About the Rest is hosted by Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, and covers anesthesia business, leadership, payment models, and career issues not taught in school. The show has 70 episodes and releases twice monthly, with typical episodes around 55 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per mid-roll ad read.
Reach anesthesia business leaders who make group and contract decisions
- Apple Podcasts shows 388 ratings with a 4.7 average, a sign of an engaged niche audience.
- Episodes run about 55 minutes, giving host-read ads room for depth.
- Recent episodes cover CRNA workforce, payer disputes and contract losses, topics this audience acts on.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, news commentary
- Tone
- candid, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 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
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles discuss policy, lawsuits and payer disputes without graphic content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.abouttherest.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1480774056 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/TCAHH2018552874 |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Office Hours: Anesthesia Stipends Rising: Are Anesthesiologists and CR | 2026-10-13 | 32 min |
| Office Hours: Peak CRNA Locums? Is MD Supervision a Convenience? 1099 | 2026-09-29 | 52 min |
| The CAA Certification Debacle, the Locums Bubble, and Why Anesthesia G | 2026-09-15 | 58 min |
| USAP Paid Envision $9 Million to Stay Out of Dallas per FTC; Union Upd | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 3 min |
| UnitedHealthcare $5.5B Profit, Another State Opts Out, and Why MIPS Is | 2026-08-18 | 1 h 4 min |
| Does Your Schooling Actually Matter If You're Not Solving Problems for | 2026-08-04 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
I'm Joe Rodriguez, CRNA. After co-hosting the podcast Anesthesia Deconstructed for years, I kept running into the same problem. I was told that if I stayed clinically excellent and kept my head down, the rest would take care of itself. If you're reading this, you know all too well… IT DOES NOT. Unfortunately, time and time again, I discovered that the most impactful tools to leverage throughout…
About About the Rest
About the Rest is an inside-baseball podcast hosted by Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, according to the show feed and the website abouttherest.com. The show covers anesthesia business, group economics, hospital deals, leadership and careers, with episodes released twice monthly across 70 episodes since September 2019.
Typical episodes run about 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 388 ratings with a 4.7 average. Audience size is estimated, not published, at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience appears to be anesthesia professionals and healthcare business leaders.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits healthcare staffing, practice management software and professional education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. About the Rest can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about About the Rest
How much does About the Rest charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the host's terms and the sponsorship package.
What is About the Rest about?
About the Rest is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, covering anesthesia business, leadership, payment models and careers, with discussion of recent industry news.
How do I contact About the Rest about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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