Watch If You Dare is a horror film podcast hosted by Derek and Aaron, with occasional guests, in which a self-described coward and a longtime fan work through classic and modern horror titles. The show has 186 episodes released roughly every 19 days, with a median length of about 135 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
A horror film podcast with a loyal, highly rated audience and no ad load yet
- 515 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 5.0 average across seven years of releases
- 186 episodes of film discussion with a consistent format and recurring guests
- Long episodes of about two hours give a host-read spot room to land
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, guest interview, episode review
- Tone
- irreverent, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 110 to 170 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to podcast directories and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Flagged explicit in the feed, and horror titles such as Scream, Frailty and Silent Hill indicate graphic violence in the discussed films.
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 | watchifyoudare.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1441893683 |
| RSS feed | watchifyoudare.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 182: Pet Sematary | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 55 min |
| Weeee’re BaaAAaaack!…The Catch Up Episode | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 58 min |
| Episode 181: Manhunter w/ special guest Mansfield's mom Tammy | 2026-05-12 | 2 h 37 min |
| Episode 180: Lord of Illusions w/ special guest Cullen Bunn | 2026-03-31 | 1 h 54 min |
| Episode 179: Razorback | 2026-03-12 | 2 h 17 min |
| Episode 178: His House | 2026-02-25 | 2 h 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 17 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.
Watch If You Dare is a podcast exploring horror cinema through the eyes of a coward and the eyes of a longtime fan. Whether you’re a hardened horror expert, a casual in a love-hate relationship with scary cinema, or just a victim of a dare, join Derek, Aaron, and the occasional guest or two and face your fears. Find new episodes of Watch If You Dare on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox,…
About Watch If You Dare
Watch If You Dare is a horror film podcast in which Derek and Aaron, with occasional guests, discuss horror cinema from the perspective of a self-described coward and a longtime fan. The show has released 186 episodes since November 2018, with new episodes roughly every 19 days and a median runtime of about 135 minutes, according to its RSS feed.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 515 ratings with a 5.0 average, and the feed flags it as explicit. The show is hosted on Podbean and is listed under film reviews and film history. The feed names no sponsors and carries no funding links.
Based on the ratings count, the show's age and its cadence, the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. Brands in streaming, physical media and horror-adjacent consumer categories are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Watch If You Dare can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Watch If You Dare
How much does Watch If You Dare charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200. These figures are estimates, not published rates.
What is Watch If You Dare about?
Watch If You Dare is a horror film podcast hosted by Derek and Aaron, with occasional guests, covering classic and modern horror films from a coward's and a fan's perspective.
How do I contact Watch If You Dare about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the show directly from its listing.
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