1001 Album Complaints
1001 Album Complaints, published by The Chop Unlimited, tells the full backstories of classic albums through music-literate hosts who nitpick production and history details. The show has 296 episodes released weekly, typically about 100 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Weekly deep dives into classic albums for an engaged music-loving audience
- 296 episodes released weekly with a consistent long-form format of about 100 minutes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 160 ratings shows an engaged listener base
- Covers rock, pop, soul and hip-hop, reaching fans across several genres
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, album deep dive
- Tone
- informed, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 90 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and the title 'Peter Tosh - Legalize It' references drug policy.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/1001-album-complaints |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1573078761 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/1001-album-complaints |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Story Behind: G Love and Special Sauce - G Love and Special Sauce | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 31 min |
| The Story Behind: Iron Butterfly - Ina Gadda Da Vida, Ep. 280 | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 39 min |
| The Story Behind: Bryan Adams - Reckless, Ep. 279 | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 35 min |
| The Story Behind: Laura Nyro - Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, Ep. | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 48 min |
| The Story Behind: Dexy's Midnight Runners - Too Rye Ay, Ep. 277 | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 38 min |
| The Story Behind: Peter Tosh - Legalize It, Ep. 276 | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Classic albums' full backstories told by musicians who love to nitpick the details, now with >1M downloads. We do all the research, help you better understand why you love the things you love, plus introduce you to new music and musical ideas you should care about. Want to sound informed, intelligent, and funny when talking about music, even the records you don't like? Want to laugh while you…
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About 1001 Album Complaints
1001 Album Complaints is a weekly music podcast from The Chop Unlimited that tells the full backstories of classic albums. Episodes, mostly around 100 minutes long, combine research with comedic commentary on production details and music history, and the feed lists 296 episodes since May 2021. The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.3 average rating from 160 ratings.
The feed does not name individual hosts, so the presenting team is known only through the show's own branding. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be music enthusiasts who want to understand the records they love, and the audience skews toward adults aged 25 and over. Podcast networks do not publish download numbers, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode rests on Apple ratings and show scale.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. An estimated host-read mid-roll slot would fall in the range of $90 to $620 per episode, suited to music, audio and entertainment brands. Sponsors should note the explicit flag on the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 1001 Album Complaints can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 1001 Album Complaints
How much does 1001 Album Complaints charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $620 per episode. Final pricing depends on the rate agreed with the show.
What is 1001 Album Complaints about?
The show covers the full backstories of classic albums, with musicians nitpicking production details and history. It is released weekly and typically runs about 100 minutes per episode.
How do I contact 1001 Album Complaints about sponsoring an episode?
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