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Through the Griffin Door

Hosted by J Carlin, Ben Carlin

Through the Griffin Door, hosted by J and Ben Carlin of the Super Carlin Brothers, is a chapter-by-chapter read-through of the Harry Potter saga with fan theories and plot analysis. The show has 184 episodes released weekly, typically about 105 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Through the Griffin Door

Long-running weekly Harry Potter read-through with a dedicated, highly rated audience

  • 184 episodes at a steady weekly cadence, with a Half-Blood Prince arc currently in progress.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,703 ratings, with 92 percent five-star reviews.
  • Listeners are engaged fans who spend long episodes, around 105 minutes, with the material.
Best forbook and reading appsfan merchandisestreaming services promoting adaptations
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings only; the show lacks sponsor history, so ask for a test placement.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature60%
Movies25%
Fiction15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, chapter read-through, analysis
Tone
enthusiastic, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,703 Apple ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 ratings, roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), narrowed for a weekly show with a long run, a high Podcast Index popularity score and a strong 4.9 average; the show is under two years old so the rating band may understate reach.
Audience asks aboutWhat happens in the next chapter of the Half-Blood Prince?Who is the Half-Blood Prince?What plot holes exist in the Harry Potter books?
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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; the feed lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Book content with recurring violence in the source material (for example the chapter on the Half-Blood Prince's House of Gaunt); the explicit flag is 0 and the description notes spoilers.

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: 91 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Join Harry Potter experts J and Ben Carlin of the Super Carlin Brothers YouTube show in a chapter-by-chapter read-through of the entire Harry Potter Saga from "The Boy Who Lived" to "The Flaw in the Plan." These two brothers have made a career of studying and discussing the Wizarding World and invite you to join them on an in-depth analysis of the story from start to finish. We plan to explore…
Through the Griffin Door's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Through the Griffin Door

Through the Griffin Door is a chapter-by-chapter read-through of the Harry Potter saga, hosted by J and Ben Carlin of the Super Carlin Brothers. The show covers each book from The Boy Who Lived onward, discussing favorite moments, characters, fan theories and plot holes. The description and website information come from the feed and RedCircle listing.

The show has released 184 episodes on a weekly cadence since September 2023, with episodes typically running about 105 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.9 average from 1,703 ratings. The feed names the hosts as the Super Carlin Brothers, a YouTube show, and the episodes are hosted on RedCircle.

Listeners are likely Harry Potter fans aged roughly 18 to 44, based on estimates rather than published data. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, and the show has no sponsors seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $360 to $1,250 per episode, suited to book, streaming and fan merchandise brands. Sources: the RSS feed, the RedCircle listing and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Through the Griffin Door

How much does Through the Griffin Door charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.

What is Through the Griffin Door about?

The show is a chapter-by-chapter read-through of the Harry Potter series hosted by J and Ben Carlin. Episodes discuss characters, fan theories, plot holes and favorite moments across the whole saga.

How do I contact Through the Griffin Door 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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