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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Hosted by John Siuntres

Word Balloon Comics Podcast, hosted by John Siuntres, is a one-on-one interview show with creators across comics, TV, film, novels and animation. It has 1,000 episodes, published almost daily, typically 60 to 100 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a sponsorship rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Daily interviews with comics and genre creators, a deep, loyal archive of 1,000 episodes

  • Nearly 1,000 episodes and almost daily releases give a long, steady run for a sponsor.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 481 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, a sign of an engaged listener base.
  • Long-form interviews, often 60 to 100 minutes, give host-read spots room to land.
Best forcomics publishers and streaming releasescollectibles and pop culture merchandise
Watch forExplicit flag in the feed and adult horror content may limit family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comics60%
Movies20%
Television15%
Books5%
Formats
one-on-one interview, sunday conversation series, news and review roundup
Tone
conversational, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 481 maps to the 200 to 1,000 band; 1,000 episodes, daily cadence, Spreaker hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 support the upper part of that band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the creative process behind a comic or series?What are the latest comic and TV releases and reviews?Which classic sci-fi, horror or superhero titles are being revisited?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other12%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1) and the episode 'Dragula' references adult-oriented horror and drag 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: 40 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres
Word Balloon Comics Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Word Balloon Comics Podcast is a one-on-one interview show hosted by John Siuntres, a Chicago pop culture expert according to the show description. It features creators behind comics, TV, film, novels and animation, and the feed lists 1,000 episodes released roughly daily, with typical runtimes of 60 to 100 minutes.

The show has a 4.6 average rating from 481 Apple Podcasts ratings, which is a useful signal of listener engagement. Audience figures are not published by the show. Based on ratings volume and back catalog size, estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, and the audience is likely to skew toward adult comics and genre fans. These are estimates, not verified figures.

No sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits comics publishers, streaming releases and pop culture merchandise brands.

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

Questions about Word Balloon Comics Podcast

How much does Word Balloon Comics Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Word Balloon Comics Podcast about?

The show features one-on-one interviews with creators across comics, TV, film, novels and animation, hosted by John Siuntres. It publishes almost daily and releases new episodes regularly.

How do I contact Word Balloon Comics Podcast 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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