The Worst of All Possible Worlds
The Worst of All Possible Worlds is hosted by Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty and Brian Alford, who analyse pop culture artifacts such as video games, films and radio drama as expressions of reactionary politics. The show has 292 episodes, releases roughly weekly, and runs about 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per host-read ad.
Engaged niche audience of pop culture critics who listen closely to every episode
- Weekly case studies of games, films and theater give a steady editorial rhythm across 292 episodes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 178 ratings with a 4.7 average, a sign of an attentive listener base.
- Episodes run about 90 minutes, which gives a host-read spot room to land with listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a Patreon page as the only funding source and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and the description centres on reactionary politics, with titles such as 'Charlie Kirk: Afterlife'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.worstpossible.world |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1570782388 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/worstofallpossibleworlds/feed.x… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 262 - Queen for a Day (feat. Caitlin “Slowpuke” Nellist) | 2026-10-14 | 2 h 35 min |
| 261 - Metal Gear Solid (feat. Manu) | 2026-10-07 | 31 min |
| BONUS - MrBeast and James Patterson's The Most Dangerous Games (TWOAPW | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 39 min |
| 260 - Children of the Connie (feat. Trevor Strunk) [Whit’s Endless Sum | 2026-09-30 | 2 h 25 min |
| 259 - Charlie Kirk: Afterlife | 2026-09-23 | 31 min |
| 258 - The Late Great Planet Earth (feat. Julian Feeld) | 2026-09-16 | 2 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The first and only podcast bringing you weekly case studies in the pop culture of a dying empire. Every Wednesday, co-hosts Josh, Brian, and A.J. dissect an artifact of popular culture, breaking down how its narrative choices reflect or subvert the reactionary political project. From video games to movies to theater to an apparently infinite supply of evangelical Christian radio drama, we expose…
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About The Worst of All Possible Worlds
The Worst of All Possible Worlds is a long-running podcast hosted by Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty and Brian Alford. According to the show's website, each episode dissects a piece of pop culture, from video games and films to theater and evangelical radio drama, to examine how its narrative reflects reactionary politics. The feed lists 292 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median running time of about 90 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 178 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5. These signals suggest a small but engaged audience. Our estimate is 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence, so treat the figure as a planning range rather than a measured count. The audience appears to be US-based adults interested in media criticism and politics.
No sponsors are named in the feed, website or episode titles, and the show funds itself through Patreon. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $90 per episode, a sum suited to a niche brand seeking an engaged listener base. Sources: the RSS feed, the show 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 Worst of All Possible Worlds can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Worst of All Possible Worlds
How much does The Worst of All Possible Worlds charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $90 per episode. The rate is an estimate, not a published price.
What is The Worst of All Possible Worlds about?
The show offers weekly case studies of pop culture, including video games, films and theater, analysing how their narratives reflect reactionary politics. It runs about 90 minutes per episode.
How do I contact The Worst of All Possible Worlds about sponsoring an episode?
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