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Appodlachia, an Appalachian Podcast, covers politics, society and rural resistance from a progressive perspective that counters stereotypes of Appalachia. The show has 259 episodes, updated roughly every 25 days, with typical episodes of 50 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Appodlachia

Reach progressive Appalachian listeners through a 259-episode regional politics show

  • Consistent weekly-to-monthly cadence across more than six years of episodes
  • Strong Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 375 ratings
  • Engaged audience supporting the show through Patreon
Best forregional brand awarenesscivic and labor-focused campaignslocal services in Appalachia
Watch forExplicit language and strongly partisan content may not suit mainstream or conservative-leaning brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics45%
News20%
Society25%
Music10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, narrative
Tone
progressive, earnest
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
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 375 Apple ratings suggests the 2,000 to 8,000 band, supported by 259 episodes, a Buzzsprout host, a Patreon link and a 4.6 average rating.
Audience asks abouthow state politics affects Appalachian communitiesenvironmental and labor issues in West Virginia and Kentuckyhow Appalachian culture and identity are portrayed
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
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

Patreon funding link at patreon.com/appodlachia is the only monetization signal in the feed; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Episode #257 is titled 'F**k ICE' and the feed is flagged explicit, and the show is openly partisan with titles such as 'Normalize abortion in Appalachia'.

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: 67 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 25 days.

A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
Appodlachia's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Appodlachia

Appodlachia is an Appalachian podcast offering a progressive counter-narrative to stereotypes of the region. It covers politics, news, society and regional culture across 259 episodes, with a roughly 25-day cadence and episodes typically running 50 to 60 minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The show is published on Buzzsprout and linked to a website at appodlachia.com, which describes it as progressive. The feed lists no named hosts, so host details are not available from the dossier. Apple Podcasts shows 375 ratings with a 4.6 average, 328 of them five-star. Listener figures are estimates: approximately 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating count and show size.

No sponsors are named in the dossier, and the show's visible monetization is a Patreon link. Estimated sponsorship rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. Brands seeking regional, civic-minded audiences should consider it, though the explicit content makes it unsuitable for family-oriented placements.

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

Questions about Appodlachia

How much does Appodlachia charge for a podcast sponsorship?

No rate card is published. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode, using the platform's standard range.

What is Appodlachia about?

Appodlachia is a progressive podcast about Appalachia, covering politics, news, labor, environment and regional culture as a counter to negative stereotypes of the region.

How do I contact Appodlachia 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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