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Who Would Win Masters

Ray Stakenas, Sam Proof

Booking Overview

A geek-culture debate show focused on fictional battles across comics, science fiction, fantasy, anime, and video games, with recurring external guest debaters drawn from its community and creator network. Suitable pitches include knowledgeable comic, anime, gaming, or fantasy commentators; artists and creators; and charismatic fan debaters with strong opinions and on-air skills. Booking difficulty is low because the show actively solicits contestants and has featured accessible community participants rather than only prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 99

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 12.8k subscribers

Instagram: 46.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whowouldwinmasters@gmail.com

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Host

Ray Stakenas - Resident Battle Master and co-host known for leading the show's fictional versus debates across comics, science fiction, fantasy, anime, and video games.

Sam Proof - Co-host who moderates and participates in the show's fictional character debates and community-focused episodes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Strong knowledge of comics, superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, anime, video games, or other fictional universes, combined with an ability to make and defend entertaining matchup arguments. Guests may be creators, artists, commentators, professionals with relevant fandom expertise, or highly engaged community debaters.
Required Achievements:  
Recognition as a knowledgeable or entertaining guest debater, Professional or creative work connected to geek culture, fandom, art, gaming, or related subjects, Successful participation in the show's community tournaments or prior appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

William Schmitt - Debated Spawn Versus Ghost Rider And Participated In The Sora Versus Sailor Moon Tournament Wrap-up.

Matthew Dawson - Discussed The Aya Brea Versus Geralt Of Rivia Tournament Battle And The Sora Versus Sailor Moon Matchup.

William Schmitt - Joined The Tournament Wrap-up To Discuss Aya Brea Versus Geralt Of Rivia And The Sora Versus Sailor Moon Battle.

Eric Heiting - Debated Black Panther In The Show's Summer Tournament.

Robert Clarke-Chan - Debated Deathstroke In The Show's Summer Tournament.

Recent Topics

Comics, Fictional Battles, Superheroes, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Who Would Win Masters
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The Wrap Up - Batman Beyond vs Spider-Man 2099

October 08, 2026

This week we are reading all your comments, reviews, and posts about the last Showdown September episode for 2026! We got a hotly contested match up between Batman Beyond and Spider-Man 2099. Both characters have so much in common with each other that it's easy to see why this is an often talked about battle! We are here with the poll results, comments, and reviews! Who Would Win Masters is all about the community, and we want to hear from YOU! So comment on our show posts on the Facebook ...

Wonder woman vs Super Sonic - Summer Tournament FINALE

October 06, 2026

This week we close out our Summer Tournament with a sonic boom! William Schmitt vs Robert Clarke-Chan. The match up few saw coming but most now understand that we needed. After several brutal rounds, we now have our final Who Would Win Masters Summer Tournament Battle. Wonder Woman vs Super Sonic for all the marbles... Remember to go to our Who Would Win Masters Patreon and cast your vote for who won this battle! Who Would Win Masters is the premiere Vs Battle Podcast where our resident B...

Batman Beyond vs Spider-Man 2099

September 29, 2026

This week we are back with the last Showdown September match of the year! And it's a big battle of 2 reimagined legends of comics! Batman Beyond is a futuristic take on Batman with a different character who is helped by the OG Batman. Spider-Man 2099 is a futuristic take on Spider-Man with a different character who is inspired by the OG Spider-Man Actor/Comedian Marshall Givens is with us for the first time as a debater and he's got a classic battle in front of him! Remember to join us on ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Who Would Win Masters
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How do I get in touch with Who Would Win Masters?

Who Would Win Masters is hosted by Ray Stakenas and Sam Proof. Its publicly listed email is whowouldwinmasters@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Who Would Win Masters?

The publicly listed email for Who Would Win Masters: whowouldwinmasters@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Who Would Win Masters have?

Podseeker estimates Who Would Win Masters reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Who Would Win Masters?

Who Would Win Masters typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Strong knowledge of comics, superheroes, science fiction, fantasy, anime, video games, or other fictional universes, combined with an ability to make and defend entertaining matchup arguments. Guests may be creators, artists, commentators, professionals with relevant fandom expertise, or highly engaged community debaters. Common among recent guests: Recognition as a knowledgeable or entertaining guest debater; Professional or creative work connected to geek culture, fandom, art, gaming, or related subjects; Successful participation in the show's community tournaments or prior appearances. Recent guests include William Schmitt, Matthew Dawson, and William Schmitt.

How hard is it to get booked on Who Would Win Masters?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Who Would Win Masters cover?

Recent episodes cover Comics, Fictional Battles, Superheroes, Science Fiction, and Fantasy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

whowouldwinmasters@gmail.com

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