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The Abel James Show, hosted by Abel James, features long-form interviews on health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship and brain science. The show has 497 episodes, releases roughly every two weeks, and runs about 66 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000, with a sponsor rate of about $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Abel James Show

Long-form health and performance interviews with a loyal, high-rated audience since 2012

  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,325 ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • Roughly 66-minute episodes give a sponsor room for a host-read segment with time to explain the product.
  • The 497-episode back catalogue keeps older interviews discoverable long after release.
Best forsupplements and nutrition productsfitness and recovery equipmentproductivity and wellness software
Watch forListener numbers are estimates; the explicit flag and sexual health episodes may rule out some family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness55%
Business25%
Science20%
Formats
interview, solo monologue
Tone
informative, expert-led
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
55 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,325 ratings, which maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), adjusted down for the mid-range position within the band and the 14-day cadence; the show's 2012 launch and 500-plus episode back catalogue support the upper range.
Audience asks abouthow to improve metabolic and brain healthwhat the latest longevity research showshow to build performance habits and mindset
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia7%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The feed lists a funding link to a Substack newsletter, 'Join Abel on Substack', and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag, and the description references the guest Tucker Max alongside sexual communication content in the episode 'The Art and Science of Sexual Communication with Dr. Nicole McNichols'.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 79 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Get cutting-edge insights from world-class leaders in health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship, music and brain science. The Abel James Show features in-depth interviews with 500+ world-renowned experts including Dr. Mark Hyman, James Clear, Dr. Terry Wahls, Robb Wolf, Dr. Jack Kruse, Nir Eyal, Tony Horton, Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Shawn Baker, Dr. John Gray, Tim Ferriss, Lewis Howes, Noah…
Abel James Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Abel James Show

The Abel James Show is a health, fitness and performance podcast hosted by Abel James, a New York Times bestselling author of The Wild Diet and an award-winning musician. The feed describes in-depth interviews with doctors, researchers, authors and athletes on longevity, nutrition, mindset and entrepreneurship. The show has published 497 episodes since 2012 and releases a new episode about every two weeks, with a median running time of about 66 minutes.

The website for the show, abeljames.com, describes Abel James as a leading voice in health and technology for more than a decade and notes that the show has been featured in People, Forbes and Fox News. Apple Podcasts shows 2,325 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, which is the strongest available signal of audience size. Listener figures are estimates only; the audience appears to skew toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed, and a Substack newsletter is the only funding link.

Based on the Apple ratings band and show length, an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode would put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. This suits health, fitness and wellness brands that want a credible, interview-driven environment.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Abel James Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Abel James Show

How much does The Abel James Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the ad placement and negotiation.

What is The Abel James Show about?

The show features long-form interviews on health, fitness, longevity, entrepreneurship and brain science with doctors, authors, athletes and entrepreneurs. It has 497 episodes and releases about every two weeks.

How do I contact The Abel James Show 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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