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The Bunker – News without the nonsense
@bunkercastTracked since May 2026
News, politics and more every week day.
Observed Aug 25, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
Paid members
637
−0.4% · 30-day rate from 24 observed days
Total audience
1,053
incl. free followers
Estimated monthly gross
£3.8K
£1.9K–£5.7K modeled range
Starting price
£3/mo
6 membership tiers
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£3/moBUNKER BACKERThe £3 tiers includes:The whole show without adsShout out on the showJoin The Bunker Patreon communityOur enduring gratitude for your ongoing supportTired of interruptions? Say goodbye to pesky ads and enjoy The Bunker Podcast in its purest form. As a patron, you'll have access to the entire show without any distractions, diving deep into the fascinating topics and thought-provoking discussions we explore each episode.You'll also get access to our online Patron community where you can suggest topics or guests for us to interview, chat about the recent episodes and get a exclusive look behind the scenes and at what's coming up in our next episodes.Supporting us allows us to keep making episodes of the podcasts, and this contribution is appropriately recognised in your personalised shout-out on the show, immortalising your name as a vital part of The Bunker.
£5/moBUNKER BUSTERThe £5 tier includes:An exclusive Bunker mug - choose from one of five designs only available to PatreonsAll merch benefits will become active after four months of supportThe whole show without adsShout out on the showJoin The Bunker Patreon communityOur enduring gratitudePicture yourself sipping your morning coffee from an exclusive Bunker mug, proudly displaying your commitment to critical thinking and engaging conversations. For £5 a month you'll receive a limited-edition collectible, serving as a daily reminder of your unwavering support for our podcast.Say goodbye to pesky ads and enjoy The Bunker Podcast in its purest form. As a patron, you'll have access to the entire show without any distractions, diving deep into the fascinating topics and thought-provoking discussions we explore each episode.You'll also get access to our online Patron community where you can suggest topics or guests for us to interview, chat about the recent episodes and get a exclusive look behind the scenes and at what's coming up in our next episodes.Supporting us allows us to keep making episodes of the podcasts, and this contribution is appropriately recognised in your personalised shout-out on the show, immortalising your name as a vital part of The Bunker.
£10/moSUBTERRANEAN ELITEThe £10 tier includes:An Exclusive Bunker T shirtAn exclusive Bunker mug - choose from one of five designs only available to PatreonsAll merch benefits will become active after four months of supportAn additional mug every year of supportThe whole show without adsShout out on the showJoin The Bunker Patreon communityOur enduring gratitudeFor our esteemed Subterranean elite Patreon supporters we extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude, you have now become an integral part of The Bunker's inner circle, you keep the lights on in the Bunker and we love you for it.In addition to all the incredible benefits enjoyed by our other Patreon members, you'll receive a deluxe Bunker merchandise package, including an exclusive design Bunker mug and T-shirt. You'll also have access to our Patreon store and an exclusive range of Patreon Bunker merchandise.Then after every year of support you'll receive an additional exclusive Bunker mug to add to your collection, serving as a daily reminder of your unwavering support and dedication to diving deep into fascinating topics and thought-provoking discussions.
£25/moBUNKER DOOMSDAY PREPPERFULL SET of Bunker mugs – get all five designsPlus everything in previous tiersAll merch benefits will become active after four months of support
£1,000/moULTIMATE BUNKER INNER CIRCLE2 free tickets to ALL live showsHelp us choose a topic for THREE Bunker Dailies (subject to editorial approval)Dinner with Bunker panelists on a date to be agreed – no touching, mind.Plus all the previous benefits.All merch & added benefits will become active after four months of support
Growth signals: The Bunker
−0.4%
Membership637 paid members · 30-day rate from 24 observed days
652644636
May 202618 weeks trackedNow
The Bunker637 members · £3.8K/mo
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Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs The Bunker | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 |  LalalaletmeexplainPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 2,925 | 2.3K more | Aug 24, 2026 |
| #3 |  Cleanup on Aisle 45 PodcastPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 1,755 | 1.1K more | Aug 22, 2026 |
| #4 |  The Bunker – News without the nonsenseProfileWritingPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 637 | Reference | Aug 25, 2026Stale |
| #5 |  Steel Balalaika StudioWritingCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 635 | 2 fewer | Aug 25, 2026 |
| #6 |  Dark HistoriesPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 603 | 34 fewer | Aug 25, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around The Bunker; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
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