The ORPHEUS Protocol is an actual play tabletop roleplaying podcast in which Operatives of the ORPHEUS organization investigate and contain occult phenomena. Hosted by Rob, it has 475 episodes since November 2016, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A ten-year tabletop actual play with 237 ratings and a loyal serialized audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 237 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, with 233 of them five-star.
- 475 episodes since 2016 build a long-running serialized story that listeners follow across seasons.
- Host-read mid-roll slots fit a steady, roughly fortnightly release schedule of about 50-minute episodes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- actual play, narrative, bonus episodes
- Tone
- dramatic, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links field is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles such as 'The Chester Incident' and 'Blackout' indicate occult and dramatic peril content with some violence.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.orpheusprotocol.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1178826789 |
| RSS feed | orpheusprotocol.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 66 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 347: The Chester Incident Part XX | 2026-10-07 | 48 min |
| Episode 346: The Chester Incident Part XIX | 2026-08-31 | 47 min |
| Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Foundations | 2026-08-25 | 42 min |
| Blackout | 2026-08-11 | 37 min |
| This isn't Blackout. Sorry! | 2026-07-27 | 1 min |
| Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Selected Scenes from the End of the World | 2026-07-13 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Join the Operatives of the enigmatic ORPHEUS organization as they investigate, contain, and attempt to harness occult phenomena around the world in this Actual Play podcast.
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About The Orpheus Protocol
The ORPHEUS Protocol is an actual play podcast in which players take on the roles of Operatives of the ORPHEUS organization, investigating, containing and attempting to harness occult phenomena around the world. The feed describes it as a game-based narrative show, and its website at orpheusprotocol.com is the main public home for the series. Host Rob is credited on the feed, and the show has 475 episodes as of its latest release.
Episodes are released about every 14 days and run a median of roughly 50 minutes, with occasional bonus episodes such as the 'Lore, Lyres, and Liars' series. Apple Podcasts lists 237 ratings with an average of 4.9, and the show is tagged under Games, Podcasts and Leisure. The publisher's own listing describes its update frequency as monthly.
Listener numbers are not published. Based on the rating count and the show's long history, the estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be tabletop roleplaying fans. The feed shows no sponsors so far. A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost about $90 to $625 per episode, suiting game publishers, tabletop accessory makers and hobby retailers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Orpheus Protocol can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Orpheus Protocol
How much does The ORPHEUS Protocol charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate for a host-read mid-roll ad is $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is The ORPHEUS Protocol about?
The ORPHEUS Protocol is an actual play tabletop roleplaying podcast in which players investigate and contain occult phenomena as Operatives of a secret organization. It has 475 episodes and releases roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact The ORPHEUS Protocol about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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