The Prancing Pony Podcast
The Prancing Pony Podcast, hosted by Alan Sisto, explores J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium with a rotating cast of co-hosts. It has 427 episodes released weekly, typically 100 to 115 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly Tolkien deep dives with a highly rated, loyal fantasy audience
- 2,113 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal a highly engaged listener base.
- 427 episodes released weekly since 2016 offer a long, steady run of ad inventory.
- Long episodes of about 110 minutes allow multiple mid-roll placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, chapter-by-chapter analysis, guest interview, listener Q&A
- Tone
- witty, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 100 to 115 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
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Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | theprancingponypodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1082170831 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/GLSS5091652151 |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 427 – Dreams | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 46 min |
| 426 – Tiny Dancer | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 42 min |
| 425 – Questions After Nightfall 36 | 2026-09-27 | 1 h 27 min |
| 424 – Your Song | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 54 min |
| 423 – What Do You Want? | 2026-07-26 | 2 h 24 min |
| 422 – Who Are You? | 2026-07-19 | 1 h 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. Now in its eleventh season, Alan is joined by an all-star cast of co-hosts as he explores more of Middle-earth! Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, inviting listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of…
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About The Prancing Pony Podcast
The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. Hosted by Alan Sisto, who is joined by rotating co-hosts, it is now in its eleventh season, according to the show's own description. Episodes run around 110 minutes and the show has released 427 episodes since 2016, per the feed.
The show combines detailed exploration of Tolkien's work with smart but straightforward discussion, pop-culture references, and humor. Apple Podcasts lists 2,113 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode based on those ratings and the release history.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits book publishers, streaming services, fantasy gaming and reading brands seeking a dedicated fantasy audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Prancing Pony Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Prancing Pony Podcast
How much does The Prancing Pony Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed with the show.
What is The Prancing Pony Podcast about?
It is a weekly podcast about J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, hosted by Alan Sisto with rotating co-hosts. Episodes run about 110 minutes and cover books, films and lore.
How do I contact The Prancing Pony Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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