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Too Scary; Didn't Watch

Hosted by Emily Gonzalez, Henley Cox, Sammy Smart

Too Scary; Didn't Watch is a horror movie recap podcast hosted by Emily Gonzalez, Henley Cox and Sammy Smart, aimed at listeners too scared to watch the films themselves. The show has 403 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 1 hour 52 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a suggested rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Too Scary; Didn't Watch

Long-running horror recap show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 403 weekly episodes since 2019 give a deep, consistent back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from roughly 2,300 ratings signals strong listener approval
  • Hosts' comedic recaps suit entertainment and genre-adjacent brands
Best forstreaming and entertainment launcheshorror-themed merchandisegaming or tech products aimed at genre fans
Watch forThe explicit flag and graphic horror content limit fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies70%
Comedy20%
Horror fiction10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, guest interview, movie recap
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,293 ratings with a 4.7 average, which falls in the 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band, shifted down given the 400-episode weekly catalogue on Art19 with frequent guest episodes.
Audience asks aboutWhich horror films are covered nextWhether a film is worth watchingGuest appearances and special episodes
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Headgum
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; Headgum is named only as the Apple Podcasts publisher.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Feed carries an explicit flag and horror titles such as 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' and 'Braindead (1992)' indicate graphic violence and sexual content.

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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
THE VILLAGE2026-10-142 h 3 min
TITAN: THE OCEANGATE DISASTER (Vault Release)2026-10-071 h 2 min
RESIDENT EVIL (2026)2026-09-301 h 56 min
PRACTICAL MAGIC 22026-09-232 h 5 min
ONSLAUGHT with Paul F. Tompkins2026-09-161 h 59 min
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: A NEW STORY LIVE ON STAGE Teaser2026-09-111 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A horror movie recap podcast for those too scared to watch for themselves; hosted by Emily Gonzalez, Henley Cox and Sammy Smart. New episodes every Wednesday!
Too Scary; Didn't Watch's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Too Scary; Didn't Watch

Too Scary; Didn't Watch is a horror movie recap podcast hosted by Emily Gonzalez, Henley Cox and Sammy Smart, according to the show's RSS feed. Each episode retells a horror film for listeners who prefer not to watch it themselves, mixing comedy with plot summary. The show has released 403 episodes on a weekly Wednesday schedule since August 2019, with a median episode length of roughly 1 hour 52 minutes.

The show is published by Headgum on Art19. Apple Podcasts lists 2,293 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listener figures are estimates: the show's Apple rating volume suggests roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely concentrated in the United States. The feed carries an explicit flag, and the episode titles show graphic horror and adult themes.

The show has no sponsors visible in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost between $360 and $2,000 per episode. The format suits entertainment and genre-focused brands willing to accept an explicit, horror-heavy environment.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Too Scary; Didn't Watch can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Too Scary; Didn't Watch

How much does Too Scary; Didn't Watch charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is typically priced between $360 and $2,000 per episode, using a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.

What is Too Scary; Didn't Watch about?

Too Scary; Didn't Watch is a horror movie recap podcast hosted by Emily Gonzalez, Henley Cox and Sammy Smart. Each episode summarizes a horror film for listeners who would rather not watch it, with comedic commentary.

How do I contact Too Scary; Didn't Watch 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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