The Spear, produced by the Modern War Institute at West Point and hosted by John Amble, features guests telling detailed personal accounts of combat experience, including decision-making under stress. It has 226 episodes released about every 14 days, typically 60 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged veteran and defense audience hearing first-person combat stories from West Point
- Rated 4.8 from 620 Apple Podcasts ratings, with 92% of ratings at five stars
- Institutional credibility from the Modern War Institute at West Point
- Long episodes of roughly 50 to 70 minutes give sustained attention for host-read messages
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative
- Tone
- serious, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes such as 'Danger in Mosul' and 'Recovering a Downed Marine in Afghanistan' discuss combat violence, and the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | mwi.usma.edu |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1256188715 |
| RSS feed | feeds.castos.com/2846 |
Benchmark score: 76 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| SAG-U Commander's Action Group | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 23 min |
| ISAF Planner in Afghanistan | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 7 min |
| Night Stalkers Don’t Quit: An Interview With the Command Team of the 1 | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 24 min |
| Psychological Operations in Combat and on the Joint Staff | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 33 min |
| Explosive Ordnance Technician in Training and Combat | 2026-08-13 | 1 h 27 min |
| Joint Planner for Security Assistance Group–Ukraine | 2026-07-30 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing the events and exploring topics like decision-making under stress and what it feels like to be in combat.
About The Spear
The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point, hosted by John Amble according to the feed. Each episode features a guest telling a detailed, personal account of combat, covering topics such as decision-making under stress and what it feels like to be in combat. The show has 226 episodes since July 2017, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 66 minutes according to the feed.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 620 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not published, and likely consists of veterans, military families, defense professionals and history enthusiasts, mostly American. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show runs without visible advertising.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. This suits defense, veteran-services and education brands looking for a serious, engaged listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Spear can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Spear
How much does The Spear charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The Spear about?
The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. Each episode features a guest describing their personal combat experience, including decisions made under stress.
How do I contact The Spear 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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