Americano, presented by Freddy Gray for The Spectator, covers American politics through in-depth conversations with commentators, academics and political figures. The show has 720 episodes released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 24 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a suggested mid-roll rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Politically engaged audience of a major British weekly, reaching US policy watchers
- 720 episodes with a steady cadence of roughly one episode every four days
- Long-form interviews with pundits, academics and political figures, median about 24 minutes
- Listeners follow current US affairs closely, including elections, foreign policy and AI
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- analytical, pointed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 16 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The SpectatorAcast
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only The Spectator as publisher and Acast as host.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0, but the show is heavily political, with episode titles on Trump, political violence and the Republicans.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | audioboom.com/channels/4905583-americano |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1157627091 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68358f38e1abc4be6b0… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Pape: America’s political violence is spiralling | 2026-10-15 | 32 min |
| Trump’s decade of power: What went wrong? | 2026-10-09 | 31 min |
| Is libertarianism dead? Daniel McCarthy vs. Robby Soave | 2026-10-02 | 45 min |
| The truth about Xi & Trump’s summit – with Dr. Edward Howell | 2026-09-25 | 29 min |
| Is Trumpism unravelling? with Anthony Scaramucci | 2026-09-21 | 44 min |
| Steve Bannon: Tech oligarchs hid the AI extinction threat | 2026-09-17 | 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
The next chapter in American politics has begun, but is it going to be any less crazy? The Spectator's Americano podcast delivers in-depth discussions with the best American pundits to keep you in the loop. Presented by Freddy Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Americano
Americano is a long-running podcast from The Spectator, presented by Freddy Gray, with 720 episodes in the feed since September 2016. Episodes are in-depth conversations with American commentators and analysts on politics and current affairs, released about every four days with a median length of around 24 minutes. The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 248 ratings with an average of 4.1 out of 5, according to Apple Podcasts.
The feed and Acast hosting page identify The Spectator as publisher; the feed lists no personal host bio on its website or separate persons field. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be a politically engaged audience, skewing towards adults aged 35 and over and split between the United States and the United Kingdom. No sponsors were named in the feed.
Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which suggests a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits political, news and thought-leadership advertisers rather than general consumer brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Americano can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Americano
How much does Americano charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price.
What is Americano about?
Americano is a Spectator podcast presented by Freddy Gray that features in-depth conversations on American politics with commentators, analysts and public figures. Episodes are released roughly every four days.
How do I contact Americano about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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