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X-Men: The Audio Drama

Hosted by Karl Dutton

X-Men: The Audio Drama, hosted by Karl Dutton, is a fiction series retelling Uncanny X-Men stories from the comics in modernized audio form. It has 60 episodes since July 2014, released roughly every 67 days on average, with a median length of about 47 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per host-read episode slot.

Why brands sponsor X-Men: The Audio Drama

Long-running X-Men audio drama with a loyal, highly rated fanbase

  • 768 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average across more than a decade of episodes.
  • Episodes typically run around 47 minutes, giving a host-read slot room to be heard.
  • Fiction audience of comic and superhero fans, with a dedicated following since 2014.
Best forbrand awarenessgaming and entertainment productscomic and collectibles retail
Watch forNo sponsorship history is visible, and releases are irregular, so plan around the next season rather than a weekly schedule.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Fiction85%
Comedy5%
Arts & Entertainment10%
Formats
narrative, audio drama, bonus episode
Tone
dramatic, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 768 ratings, which points to the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted up one band for the show's age; long episode length, 60 episodes, a 4.7 average rating and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket support this range.
Audience asks aboutWhich comic storyline is being adapted nextWhen the next season or episode arrivesHow the cast and production are organized
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles such as 'Mutant Massacre' and 'The Trial Of Magneto' point to fantasy action violence rather than graphic 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: 70 / 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 marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 22 days ago, a new one about every 67 days.

X-Men The Audio Drama retells the adventures of the Uncanny X-Men from the very beginning, using the comic book history and stories as a template while retelling and modernizing the tales. Season One told the classic stories of the "First Class," Season Two now delves into the "All New, All Different" era.
X-Men: The Audio Drama's own show description from the podcast feed

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About X-Men: The Audio Drama

X-Men: The Audio Drama is an episodic fiction series that retells the Uncanny X-Men comics in modernized audio drama form, hosted by Karl Dutton according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The series began in July 2014 and has 60 episodes, with Season One covering the First Class stories and Season Two covering the All New, All Different era. Releases are irregular, averaging roughly one episode every 67 days, and the median episode runs about 47 minutes.

The show has 768 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, which is the basis for the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The likely listeners are comic and superhero fans in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. No sponsors are visible in the feed or episode titles.

A host-read mid-roll at Starbooked's estimated rate would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits brands in entertainment, gaming and comic-related retail that want to reach a dedicated fan audience.

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

Questions about X-Men: The Audio Drama

How much does X-Men: The Audio Drama charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is X-Men: The Audio Drama about?

It is an audio drama that retells the Uncanny X-Men comic stories from the beginning, modernizing the tales across seasons. The show began in 2014 and has 60 episodes.

How do I contact X-Men: The Audio Drama about sponsoring an episode?

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

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