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Answer Me This!

Podcast · answermethispodcast.com · GB · EN
Hosted by Helen Zaltzman, Olly Mann

Answer Me This! is a comedy and education podcast in which Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann answer listeners' questions on everyday curiosities, from etiquette to trivia. The show has 234 episodes released fortnightly, with a typical length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Answer Me This!

Long-running British comedy show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 817 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal a loyal, engaged listener base
  • Nineteen years and 234 episodes give sponsors a deep, stable back catalogue
  • Host-read mid-rolls suit lifestyle, travel and household brands with a witty tone
Best forhousehold brandstravel brandsawareness campaigns
Watch forThe show is explicit and carries adult humour, so brands need a tone-aware creative.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Education25%
Relationships15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, listener Q&A, listener feedback segment
Tone
witty, curious
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 817 Apple ratings place the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, with 234 episodes, a 19-year history, Megaphone hosting and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhy do certain everyday objects or customs existPractical answers to etiquette and travel questionsTrivia about food, history and pop culture
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom55%
🇺🇸 United States30%
Other15%
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 show funds itself through Patreon and sells albums and classic episodes on its store, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed or recent titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and titles reference adult topics such as 'G-strings, Cuck Chairs and Fatbergs' and 'Naughty Elves'.

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: 39 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence11 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 25 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann host the award-winning podcast that's been answering the world's questions since 2007. New episodes fortnightly - keep us going by supporting us at patreon.com/answermethis. Visit our official site at answermethispodcast.com and buy classic episodes and albums at answermethisstore.com
Answer Me This!'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About Answer Me This!

Answer Me This! is a comedy and education podcast hosted by Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann, who answer listener questions on everyday curiosities, according to the show's website and feed. The show has released 234 episodes since 2007, currently on a fortnightly cadence, with episodes typically running about 57 minutes. It holds a 4.8 average rating from 817 Apple Podcasts ratings.

Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely British and American adults across a broad age range. The show's own pages reference Patreon support and an online store, and no sponsors appear in the feed.

Each host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits household, travel and lifestyle brands seeking an engaged, witty audience.

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

Questions about Answer Me This!

How much does Answer Me This! charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the package agreed with the show.

What is Answer Me This! about?

Answer Me This! is a comedy and education podcast where Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann answer listener questions about everyday curiosities, customs and trivia.

How do I contact Answer Me This! 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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