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The P.O.D. Kast

Hosted by Bryan Quinby, John Cullen

The P.O.D. Kast is hosted by Bryan Quinby and John Cullen, two comedy-minded fans who revisit one classic nu-metal album a month. The show has 86 episodes since September 2019, typically about 2 hours long with a monthly release. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. The show's distinctive angle is its track-by-track, nostalgic take on the genre.

Why brands sponsor The P.O.D. Kast

Loyal nu-metal fans in a monthly, two-hour album deep dive

  • Each episode covers one classic nu-metal album in depth, with a consistent monthly schedule.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 165 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong sign of engaged listeners.
  • The hosts' nostalgic comedy suits music, merchandise and concert-adjacent brands.
Best formusic streaming and instrumentsmerchandise and apparelconcert ticketing or festival brands
Watch forProfanity is frequent and the audience is niche, so reach is modest.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music80%
Humor20%
Formats
co-hosted banter, album review, retrospective
Tone
irreverent, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
115 to 140 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 165 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average on a show about 7 years old, a monthly cadence, roughly two-hour episodes, a Megaphone host and no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhich nu-metal albums are covered and how they rankWhy nu-metal albums and bands are being revisitedWhat the hosts think of specific bands and records
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other20%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles include crude language such as 'Bulls**t' and 'lol' in a joking tone, and the feed is not flagged explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 60 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 31 days.

Keep on rollin', baby. It's your favorite podcast about nu-metal, featuring Bryan Quinby (Guys) and John Cullen (Blocked Party) covering a classic nu-metal album every month. More than just the music, the podcast really digs into the vibes of the time from two guys who lived it, and never stopped thinking nu-metal was good. Probably because it really, really is.
The P.O.D. Kast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The P.O.D. Kast

The P.O.D. Kast is a nu-metal podcast hosted by Bryan Quinby and John Cullen, who cover one classic nu-metal album each month with comedy and personal recollection. The show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing describe it as updated monthly, with episodes usually between 105 and 140 minutes. The website, hosted on Megaphone, presents the show as a long-running history of the genre.

Apple Podcasts lists 165 ratings with a 4.8 average across 86 episodes, which suggests a small but engaged audience. Listener estimates are based on these ratings and the show's cadence, not on published download figures, so the audience profile is an estimate that leans toward music fans in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed or website, so the show has no visible advertising history.

Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits music-related brands, instrument makers, merchandise companies and concert or festival promoters seeking a dedicated niche audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the Megaphone website and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The P.O.D. Kast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The P.O.D. Kast

How much does The P.O.D. Kast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200. The exact price depends on the sponsor and the format, and must be confirmed with the show.

What is The P.O.D. Kast about?

The P.O.D. Kast is a comedy-driven podcast where Bryan Quinby and John Cullen revisit one classic nu-metal album each month, discussing the music and the culture around it.

How do I contact The P.O.D. Kast 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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