Thumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast from Sanspants Radio, hosted by Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly with rotating guests. It covers new releases, retro titles and demos. The show has 409 episodes, releases every Friday, and runs about 90 to 100 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, roughly $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly game reviews with a loyal, highly rated Australian gaming audience
- 409 episodes released every Friday, with a consistent weekly schedule since 2018
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 329 ratings, with 317 five-star reviews
- Guest panels and live recordings from major events such as PAX AUS 2026 give fresh segments each week
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest panel, live recording
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 85 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit, and titles cover mainstream video game releases such as Resident Evil Requiem and Yakuza 0 with no adult content flagged.
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 | www.sanspantsradio.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1441496783 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/ecb34c14-16a7-4402-… |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Things We Saw At PAX AUS 2026 and No Other Games (Live from the Floor | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 33 min |
| Castlevania: Belmont's Curse DEMO and Other Demos (Ft. Darcy Smith) | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 44 min |
| Final Fantasy Resonance DEMO and Other Demos (Ft. Adam Carnevale) | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 26 min |
| Marvel's Wolverine and Other Games (Ft. Steph Panecasio and Violet fro | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 22 min |
| Splatoon Raiders and Other Games (Ft. Ruby Innes and Chloe Appleby) | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 43 min |
| Resident Evil Requiem and Other Games (Ft. Adam Carnevale and Ricky Pi | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Thumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast hosted by Professional Gamers Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly as they are joined each week by special guests to take a look at what games they’ve been playing lately. New releases, retro games, AAA titles and even real life experiences are all equally judged and reviewed on Thumb Cramps. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See…
About Thumb Cramps
Thumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast produced by Sanspants Radio and hosted by Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode features the hosts and rotating guests discussing recently played games, new releases, demos, retro titles and real-life gaming experiences. The show has 409 episodes and releases every Friday, with a typical runtime of about 85 to 110 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating from 329 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience concentrated in Australia and an estimated 25 to 34 age core. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show has no confirmed commercial history.
Estimated rates are about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads. Video game publishers, gaming accessory brands and subscription gaming services are the most natural fits for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thumb Cramps can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thumb Cramps
How much does Thumb Cramps charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and placement.
What is Thumb Cramps about?
Thumb Cramps is a weekly video game review podcast hosted by Joel Duscher and Jackson Baly, covering new releases, retro games, demos and real-life gaming experiences with rotating guests.
How do I contact Thumb Cramps 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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