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The WAN Show

Hosted by Linus Sebastian, Luke Lafreniere

The WAN Show, hosted by Linus Sebastian and Luke Lafreniere, covers the week's technology news and commentary. The show has 408 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 3 hours 42 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an indicative rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The WAN Show

Weekly tech news audience with a 1,197-rating Apple Podcasts base

  • Over 400 weekly episodes give a long, consistent run for a recurring sponsor.
  • Apple Podcasts rating average of 4.7 from 1,197 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
  • Long episodes of about 3 hours 42 minutes leave room for multiple host-read placements.
Best forconsumer electronicssoftware and developer toolsgaming hardware
Watch forAudience estimates are inferred from ratings, not published downloads, so confirm numbers before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing70%
Video Gaming20%
News & Politics10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news commentary, live-style discussion
Tone
conversational, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
2 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 1,197 Apple ratings points to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by a 408-episode weekly show, Megaphone hosting and the top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest tech industry news this week?How do new GPUs, CPUs and consoles compare?Which software or platform changes affect users?
Age
20%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇨🇦 Canada15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
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; no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed is flagged non-explicit, but episode titles and topics include strong commentary and mature-leaning discussion of corporate and political issues.

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: 100 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
The WAN Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The WAN Show

The WAN Show is a weekly technology news and commentary podcast hosted by Linus Sebastian and Luke Lafreniere, with the feed published through Megaphone. The show has 408 episodes, with new releases roughly every seven days and a median runtime of about 3 hours 42 minutes. The feed and the Apple Podcasts listing describe it as a weekly discussion of the most current happenings in the technology universe.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,197 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, which suggests a sizeable and engaged listener base. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the ratings count and show profile; these are estimates, not published figures. The audience is likely to skew toward technology enthusiasts, gamers and tech professionals, mostly in the United States and Canada.

The feed shows no sponsor mentions in recent episodes. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to consumer electronics, software and gaming hardware brands.

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

Questions about The WAN Show

How much does The WAN Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is indicatively priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The WAN Show about?

The WAN Show is a weekly technology podcast where hosts discuss the latest tech news, hardware, software and gaming industry developments, with an opinionated, conversational style.

How do I contact The WAN Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, so check whether this listing is currently boosted to arrange a sponsorship.

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