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The Compendium Patreon
Support The Compendium Podcast on Patreon
Support the show and unlock more with our official membership desk. Compare tiers side by side, see exactly what each level unlocks, and set up private RSS listening in your preferred podcast app where supported.
Why join The Compendium Patreon?
Patreon is the backstage lane for listeners who want more than the public feed. It keeps the show sustainable, funds new research, and gives members earlier releases, cleaner listening, and bonus archive access. Think premium access with only a modest amount of delightful circus paperwork.
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How to listen after joining
Joining is step one. Here is the short official procedure for getting from checkout to actual listening, quickly and with minimal administrative drama.
A private RSS feed is a personal podcast feed URL tied to your membership. You paste it into a compatible podcast app and member episodes appear there. Treat it like a confidential supporter credential because it is linked to your account.
1. Join on Patreon
Choose your membership tier on Patreon and complete checkout. Once payment is confirmed, your supporter status is officially activated.
2. Choose your tier benefits
Confirm the tier you selected and review the included perks. If your preferred tier is sold out, join an available one now and upgrade later if needed.
3. Open your private RSS instructions
Inside Patreon, open your membership benefits and copy your private RSS link. Patreon also shows app-specific setup instructions for supported players.
4. Listen in your preferred podcast app
Paste your private RSS feed into a supported app and start listening. New member episodes appear there as they are released, with no extra hoop-jumping required.
A note from the circus office
Every membership directly funds the work behind each Compendium release: research rabbit holes, script drafting, episode production, edits, publishing overhead, and the extra bonus drops that do not fit into the public feed. Patreon support lets us spend more time making better episodes and less time negotiating with the budget clipboard and its many clip-on forms. If you already back us, thank you. If you are thinking about joining, you are helping us build a stronger show week after week.
Frequently asked questions
Everything below is visible on-page so you can make a confident decision before proceeding to checkout and light ceremonial form stamping.
What do I get with Little Freak?
Little Freak includes early access, bonus back catalogue access, and private RSS listening when spaces are open.
Why is Little Freak sold out?
Little Freak is capacity-limited. When slots are full, new joins pause until availability reopens and fresh places are released.
What do I get with Certified Freak?
Certified Freak includes ad-free main episodes, early access, bonus catalogue episodes, private RSS access, keychain eligibility after 3 months, and a personalized shout-out.
What do I get with Big Tops?
Big Top membership includes every core supporter benefit, including ad-free listening, early access, private RSS, bonus episodes, and immediate keychain eligibility with no waiting.
Which tier is the best value?
Certified Freak is the best value for most members because it unlocks the core ad-free and bonus stack at a balanced monthly price.
What does Most Popular mean here?
Most Popular marks the tier currently chosen by the largest share of active supporters. Think of it as the most commonly approved route through the system.
What is private RSS?
Private RSS is a personal podcast feed URL provided by Patreon for your account so you can listen in compatible podcast apps.
How do I listen after joining?
After checkout, open your Patreon benefits, copy your private RSS feed, and add it to a supported podcast app using Patreon instructions.
Are episodes ad-free on every tier?
No. Ad-free listening is available on supported tiers, including Certified Freak and Big Top.
When do I get the keychain?
Certified Freak includes keychain eligibility after 3 paid months. Big Top includes keychain eligibility with no waiting period.
What does After 3 Months mean?
It means you become eligible for that perk once three full paid months at that tier have completed.
What does No Waiting mean?
No Waiting means the perk is available immediately once your membership is active at that tier.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes. Patreon allows tier changes, so you can move up whenever you want additional access.
Is annual billing available?
Annual billing is supported where Patreon enables it for your selected tier and account region.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can manage or cancel your Patreon membership directly through your Patreon account settings with no dramatic exit interview or departure parade required.
Ready to back the show and unlock more?
Join The Compendium Patreon to support the show, get early access, unlock bonus back catalogue episodes, and pick the supporter tier that fits how you listen. Your membership card can be metaphorical, but the perks are very real.