The Three Whisky Happy Hour, hosted by Steven Hayward and John Yoo with a rotating third voice, offers a whisky-fueled weekly take on current political headlines, with occasional deep dives into law and philosophy. It has 620 episodes, roughly weekly, with a median length of about 64 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A long-running, loyal political audience listening through weekly whisky-fueled commentary
- Over 600 episodes since 2014 signal a durable, established show with consistent weekly publishing.
- 519 Apple ratings average 4.7 stars, indicating a highly engaged and satisfied listener base.
- Long episodes of about an hour give ample room for host-read mid-roll placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, current events commentary
- Tone
- irreverent, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links field is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles centre on partisan political framing such as 'Saving Western Civilization Edition' and 'The Left's Death March Picks Up Speed', so political content is high even though the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ricochet.com/series/powerline/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id951235235 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5816484/episodes/feed |
| X | x.com/powerlineus |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Saving Western Civilization Edition | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 5 min |
| The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Godwin's Law Edition | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 6 min |
| The Three Whisky Happy Hour: The Left's Death March Picks Up Speed | 2026-10-02 | 59 min |
| The Three Whisky Happy Hour: What the Hell Is This? | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 2 min |
| The Three Whisky Happy Hour: Is Trump "The End of History"? | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 18 min |
| The Three Whisky Happy Hour: 25 Years On | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Steven Hayward, John Yoo, and "Lucretia" bring you a whisky-sodden perspective on the week's big headlines, and occasional deep dives into law and philosophy.
About 3 Whisky Happy Hour
The Three Whisky Happy Hour is a weekly political and news commentary podcast hosted by Steven Hayward and John Yoo, with a rotating third voice. According to the show's website at ricochet.com, the show mixes commentary on current headlines with occasional deep dives into law and philosophy. It has published 620 episodes since November 2014, roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 64 minutes.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 519 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which suggests an engaged listener base. Audience size is not published. Based on the rating count and the show's long history, downloads are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and listeners are likely to skew toward politically engaged adults aged 35 and over. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range and the standard rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. This suits politically aligned consumer, spirits, and education brands that value a loyal, long-running audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 3 Whisky Happy Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 3 Whisky Happy Hour
How much does The Three Whisky Happy Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show and is not published in the feed.
What is The Three Whisky Happy Hour about?
The show is a weekly political commentary podcast hosted by Steven Hayward and John Yoo, with a rotating third voice. It covers current headlines, with occasional deep dives into law and philosophy, and runs roughly an hour per episode.
How do I contact The Three Whisky Happy Hour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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