9to5Mac Happy Hour, hosted by Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller of 9to5Mac, is a weekly podcast covering Apple news, product launches, software betas and technology industry stories. With 100 episodes in the feed and typical runs of about 60 minutes, estimated downloads sit at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly Apple audience of tech enthusiasts discussing launches and software
- Hosts from 9to5Mac, a well-known Apple news publisher, anchor a weekly show with a steady archive of 100 episodes
- Episodes run about an hour, giving host-read spots room to sit mid-roll
- Listeners follow major Apple events, betas and purchase decisions, a fit for consumer tech brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, product review
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- 9to5MacTello Mobile
- Categories promoted
- mobile services
- Affiliate links
- No
The website links to 9to5Mac sponsored posts and a page text carries a Tello Mobile banner, but no sponsor mention appears in the 20 recent episode titles or the podcast description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover product launches, software updates and company news with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.9to5mac.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id641836403 |
| RSS feed | feedpress.me/9to5machappyhour |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressio | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 6 min |
| Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 0 min |
| HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to mak | 2026-10-01 | 60 min |
| M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 5 min |
| iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 releas | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 14 min |
| iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller.
About 9to5Mac Happy Hour
9to5Mac Happy Hour is a weekly Apple and technology podcast hosted by Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller, both associated with the 9to5Mac website according to the show's feed and site. The show covers iPhone and Mac launches, iOS and macOS betas, Apple corporate news and industry rumors, with 100 episodes in the feed and episodes usually running about an hour.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 744 ratings with an average of 4.4 stars, and the show has been listed since 2013 and updates weekly. Based on those ratings and the publisher's reach, listener numbers are estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. The audience is likely made up mostly of Apple enthusiasts and tech buyers, mainly in the United States.
The feed and website show no active podcast sponsor, though 9to5Mac offers sponsored posts. An estimated host-read mid-roll would sit at about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to consumer electronics accessories, mobile services and software brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 9to5Mac Happy Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about 9to5Mac Happy Hour
How much does 9to5Mac Happy Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and is not published.
What is 9to5Mac Happy Hour about?
It is a weekly podcast from 9to5Mac covering Apple news, iPhone and Mac launches, software betas and technology industry stories. Episodes usually run about an hour and feature co-hosted discussion.
How do I contact 9to5Mac Happy Hour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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