War on the Rocks is a podcast hosted by Ryan Evans, covering security, defense and foreign policy through discussions with insiders and experts. It has 343 episodes, released about every 12 days, with a median length of roughly 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
A serious defense and foreign policy audience of insiders, veterans and scholars
- Episodes run about 35 minutes with an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,051 ratings.
- The site describes a flagship audience of up to 100,000 listeners per episode and a dedicated advertising offer.
- The show is produced to a high standard and the audience is reached through a defense and policy-literate listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, expert discussion
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website's advertising page offers a 30-second pre-roll and a roughly two-minute mid-roll mini episode, and the feed carries a membership call to action rather than a sponsor credit, though the feed shows no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover war, military readiness and drone warfare (for example 'A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness'), which gives violence and political content a medium to high rating.
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 | warontherocks.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id682478916 |
| RSS feed | warontherocks.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness | 2026-09-17 | 33 min |
| The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat | 2026-08-26 | 41 min |
| Command and Politics in the War Between Moscow and Kyiv | 2026-08-24 | 35 min |
| Inside Iran's Wartime Regime | 2026-08-19 | 36 min |
| A Life in Army Special Operations, from Desert Storm to the Next War | 2026-08-17 | 19 min |
| How Ukraine Put Russia on the Backfoot | 2026-07-21 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 32 days ago, a new one about every 12 days.
Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.
About War on the Rocks
War on the Rocks is a podcast about security, defense and foreign policy, hosted by Ryan Evans according to the show feed. The show features discussions with insiders and experts and is published on Libsyn, with 343 episodes and a release cadence of roughly every 12 days. Typical episodes run from about 28 to 50 minutes.
The website describes a platform for analysis and debate built on contributor experience, including former diplomats, officers and scholars. The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.6 average rating from 1,051 ratings. Audience figures are estimates; the website cites up to 100,000 listeners per flagship episode.
The show offers a 30-second pre-roll and a roughly two-minute mid-roll mini episode. Estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode imply a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll placement, suited to defense technology firms, policy organisations and executive thought leadership.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. War on the Rocks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about War on the Rocks
How much does War on the Rocks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll placement, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. The show's website also lists a 30-second pre-roll option.
What is War on the Rocks about?
War on the Rocks is a podcast on security, defense and foreign policy. Episodes feature discussions with insiders and experts on topics such as military readiness, the war in Ukraine and Iran, and drone warfare.
How do I contact War on the Rocks about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The website also gives a partnerships address for advertising enquiries.
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