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WAR MODE

Hosted by William McCusker

WAR MODE is an American comedy and education podcast hosted by William McCusker. Its 245 episodes run roughly every eleven days in episodes of about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Episodes are typically multi-part serial stories and essays.

Why brands sponsor WAR MODE

Serialized comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience and very long-running episodes

  • 2,458 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, most of them five stars.
  • 245 episodes since April 2020, with multi-part serials that keep listeners returning.
  • Episodes run about 56 minutes, giving a host-read spot room to land.
Best fordirect-to-consumer brands with a niche comedy anglesubscription and app launches
Watch forContent is adult and provocative; suitability for mainstream brands is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Education25%
Society15%
Formats
solo monologue, multi-part narrative, guest segment
Tone
irreverent, provocative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,458 ratings, which maps to the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted for a show older than five years; 245 episodes, biweekly cadence, and Libsyn hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhat happens in the next part of the serial episodesWho the guests and featured people areHow the show's stories are sourced and what is fact
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other25%
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
Yes

Patreon funding link at patreon.com/WARMODE appears in the feed description and website; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adulthigh
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Episode titles include 'Porn: The Libio Assassin (Pt.1)' and 'Incestors 1', and the feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), so mature content is listed as high adult.

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: 88 / 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 marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Porn: The Libio Assassin (Pt.1)2026-10-081 h 1 min
The Biting Lip2026-09-2856 min
Incestors 12026-09-1956 min
Real Dolls (pt.1)2026-09-0353 min
The Secret Sun (pt.1 ) Ft. Christopher Knowles and Greg Carlwood2026-08-271 h 1 min
Rage Bait (Pt.1)2026-08-181 h 2 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.

This is the official WAR MODE podcast please enjoy Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/WARMODE
WAR MODE's own show description from the podcast feed

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About WAR MODE

WAR MODE is a comedy and education podcast hosted by William McCusker, published through Libsyn and listed on Apple Podcasts since August 2020. The show features serialized stories, essays, and guest segments, with 245 episodes released about every eleven days. Episodes typically run around 56 minutes, and the feed describes the show as the official WAR MODE podcast, linking to a Patreon page for listener support.

Apple Podcasts shows 2,458 ratings with a 4.8 average, which is the strongest public signal of audience size. Based on that rating count and the show's age and cadence, listener reach is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, so these figures are estimates rather than published numbers. The audience is likely English-speaking and skews male and between 25 and 44.

No sponsors are named in the feed, and the show is funded through Patreon. A host-read mid-roll would typically be priced at $90 to $625 per episode, which suits brands whose products fit an irreverent, mature comedy audience.

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

Questions about WAR MODE

How much does WAR MODE charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated pricing is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final rates are set by the show and depend on the placement and campaign.

What is WAR MODE about?

WAR MODE is a comedy and education podcast with serialized stories, essays, and guest segments. Episodes run about 56 minutes and are released roughly every eleven days.

How do I contact WAR MODE about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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