The Unexpectables, hosted by Curtis Arnott, is a weekly tabletop roleplaying comedy series following a party of fantasy adventurers through the land of Alivast. With 634 episodes since November 2017, episodes typically run about 2 hours 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A 634-episode fantasy roleplay comedy with a dedicated, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,069 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 966 five-star reviews.
- Weekly episodes of roughly three hours give sponsors long, immersive host-read placements.
- Family-friendly, non-explicit content suits gaming, snacks, tabletop accessories, and streaming services.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, co-hosted banter, one-shot campaign
- Tone
- playful, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 4 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and the website carries no sponsor or funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed marked non-explicit (explicit 0); fantasy adventure titles such as 'Blood From a Stone' and 'Darkon: One Red Night' suggest combat themes typical of fantasy roleplay.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | 101club.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1309483683 |
| RSS feed | 101club.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Teaming of a Wight Winter - The Unexpectables II Episode 166 | 2026-10-13 | 3 h 11 min |
| Scrumptious! - Fool's Gelt Episode 16 | 2026-10-13 | 3 h 32 min |
| Cyberpunk: Gehenna - Episode 1: Saints & Sinners | 2026-10-13 | 4 h 3 min |
| Darkon: One Red Night Episode 1: Thicker Than Water | 2026-10-13 | 3 h 2 min |
| Desperation and Love - The Unexpectables II Episode 165 | 2026-09-30 | 2 h 43 min |
| Hands off my Genes - Fool's Gelt Episode 15 | 2026-09-30 | 2 h 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago.
Follow the travels and tribulations of Task the Kobold Ranger, Greckles the Kenku Rogue, Panic the Tiefling Bard, and Borky the Orc Barbarian, as they traverse the dangerous and mysterious lands of Alivast, and the Capital City that hosts a bungle of characters, magic and villains.
About The Unexpectables
The Unexpectables is a fantasy roleplay comedy podcast hosted by Curtis Arnott, according to the show's RSS feed. It follows Task the Kobold Ranger, Greckles the Kenku Rogue, Panic the Tiefling Bard and Borky the Orc Barbarian through the land of Alivast and its Capital City. The series has published 634 episodes since November 2017, mostly weekly, with episodes typically running about two hours and fifty minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,069 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, of which 966 are five-star. Listener estimates are based on these signals: the audience is likely English-speaking, skews toward adults aged 25 to 34, and is concentrated in the United States. These figures are estimates, not measured downloads. The website, a Libsyn-hosted page, lists spin-off campaigns including Fool's Gelt and Darkon.
The show shows no sponsor mentions in its feed or on its website. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll sponsorship would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. It suits brands in tabletop gaming, fantasy media and snacks or beverages for long sessions.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Unexpectables can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Unexpectables
How much does The Unexpectables charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from public signals and are not published by the show.
What is The Unexpectables about?
The Unexpectables is a fantasy roleplay comedy podcast following a party of adventurers through the land of Alivast. It has 634 episodes, mostly weekly, with episodes typically running about two hours and fifty minutes.
How do I contact The Unexpectables about sponsoring an episode?
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