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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard is a long-form interview podcast where Dax Shepard talks with actors, authors and scientists about vulnerability and growth. The feed lists 1,000 episodes at roughly two to three releases a week, running about two hours. Estimated downloads are 80,000 to 250,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll estimated at $1,440 to $6,250. It is distributed through Wondery.

Why brands sponsor Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

A top-tier celebrity interview show with 68,754 Apple ratings and thousands of hours of back catalog

  • 68,754 Apple Podcasts ratings at 4.6 stars, with popularity 9 of 9 on Podcast Index.
  • Two to three episodes a week across interview, Mom's Car and Armchair Anonymous segments.
  • Guests from film, science and business give brands several audience entry points.
Best forpremium consumer brandsbooks, streaming and entertainment launchesbrand awareness campaigns
Watch forWondery likely sells ads centrally, so rates and slots may differ from this estimate, and the show carries the explicit flag.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Television25%
Comedy25%
Personal Development20%
Science15%
Music15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted conversation, listener-submitted stories
Tone
curious, candid
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent65/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode80k–250k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 68,754 Apple Podcasts ratings, popularity 9 of 9, 1,000 episodes, Wondery ownership and celebrity guests.
Audience asks aboutcelebrity guest backstoriespsychology and human behaviorsobriety and personal growth
Age
15%18-24
38%25-34
29%35-44
18%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Wondery
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the titles; the feed lists Armchair Expert | Wondery as owner and Armchair Umbrella as author.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag and the description references the host's decade of sobriety.

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: 75 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence25 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Armchair Anonymous: Study Abroad2026-10-1651 min
Ashe2026-10-142 h 11 min
Mom's Car: Jedidiah Jenkins2026-10-131 h 2 min
James McAvoy2026-10-122 h 3 min
Armchair Anonymous: Nurses III2026-10-0951 min
Adam Grant #4 (on the secrets of strong connections)2026-10-072 h 39 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What…
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About Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard is a long-form interview podcast. In the feed description, Dax Shepard says he explores other people's stories, vulnerability and setbacks that lead to growth. Recent guests include James McAvoy, Guillermo del Toro and Lizzo, plus recurring Mom's Car and Armchair Anonymous episodes.

The feed lists 1,000 episodes since 2019, hosted on Art19 and owned by Armchair Expert | Wondery. Recent releases come two to three times a week, with interviews of about two hours and shorter segments near an hour. Apple Podcasts shows 68,754 ratings with a 4.6 average. No sponsors appeared in the recent titles.

Starbooked estimates 80,000 to 250,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count and network backing, since podcasts do not publish download numbers. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $1,440 to $6,250 per episode. It suits premium consumer, entertainment and book brands, though network ad sales may set the actual price.

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

Questions about Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

How much does Armchair Expert charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $1,440 to $6,250 per episode, based on an estimated 80,000 to 250,000 downloads. Wondery may sell ads directly, so actual pricing can differ from this guide.

What is Armchair Expert about?

Dax Shepard interviews actors, authors and scientists about their stories, struggles and growth. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, including Mom's Car and Armchair Anonymous segments, and carries the explicit flag.

How do I contact Armchair Expert about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can request an episode slot without searching for network contacts.

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