Three Moves Ahead, hosted by Troy Goodfellow and Rob Zacny, covers strategy, tactics and management games, including war games and design issues. It has 658 episodes since 2009, roughly one every three weeks, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running strategy game show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 658 episodes since 2009 give sponsors a deep archive of strategy game coverage.
- 474 Apple ratings average 4.7 stars, signalling an engaged listenership.
- Mid-length episodes of about 70 minutes leave room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, game review discussion
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to Patreon for a Patreon preview episode, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles or descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode 651 and 655 titles and the description show game-focused content, with the explicit flag set to 0 and no flagged topics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.idlethumbs.net/3ma |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id307176617 |
| RSS feed | www.idlethumbs.net/feeds/3ma |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Three Moves Ahead 656: Endless Legend 2 Interview | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 3 min |
| Three Moves Ahead 655: Star Wars Zero Company | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 19 min |
| Three Moves Ahead 654: Summer Catch-Up 2026 | 2026-08-29 | 1 h 7 min |
| Three Moves Ahead 653: Corsair Cove | 2026-08-01 | 1 h 6 min |
| Three Moves Ahead 652: ZeroSpace Early Access Interview | 2026-07-17 | 1 h 14 min |
| Three Moves Ahead 651: Age of Empires II in 2026 feat. Hera | 2026-06-12 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Three Moves Ahead is the leading strategy game themed podcast on the internet. Every week a panel of knowledgeable gamers with strong opinions meets to talk about the strategy and war games of the day, design issues and games in the wider world.
About Three Moves Ahead
Three Moves Ahead is a strategy game podcast from the Idle Thumbs Network, hosted by Troy Goodfellow and Rob Zacny. Each episode features a panel discussing strategy, tactics and management games, game design issues and wider games industry news. The show's website describes it as the leading strategy game podcast on the internet.
The show has published 658 episodes since March 2009, with a recent cadence of roughly one episode every three weeks and a median episode length of about 70 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 474 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5. These figures come from the show's feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.
Listeners are likely strategy and 4X fans, and the estimated audience is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show is an independent Patreon-supported title. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode, suiting PC gaming brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Three Moves Ahead can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Three Moves Ahead
How much does Three Moves Ahead charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Three Moves Ahead about?
Three Moves Ahead is a strategy game podcast where hosts Troy Goodfellow and Rob Zacny discuss strategy, tactics and management games, design issues and wider games industry news every few weeks.
How do I contact Three Moves Ahead about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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