Around The Way Curls
Around The Way Curls is hosted by Antoinette Lee and Shanti Mayers, two friends who discuss culture, politics, relationships and self-improvement with humor and frankness. The show has 561 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 93 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged Black women audience with a 4.9-star Apple rating across 1,448 ratings
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,448 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 1,364 five-star reviews.
- 561 episodes released weekly since October 2018 give a long, consistent run.
- Candid co-hosted format covers relationships, culture and current events, well suited to host-read spots.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, topical discussion, guest interview
- Tone
- candid, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 120 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
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/around-the-way-curls |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1440112847 |
| RSS feed | rss.introcast.io:443/1440112847/www.spreaker.com… |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 513. Pregnant, No Plan, and Betting on Herself ft Rakia Reynolds | 2026-10-12 | 49 min |
| Ep 512. Nolan Wells, The Cornell 57, & Nikole Hannah-Jones | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 47 min |
| Ep 511. The Tension of Wanting Two Opposing Things | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 33 min |
| Ep 510. Ed Sheeran Exposed, Lindsay Clancy Juror Doxed, Jasmine Crocke | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 52 min |
| Ep 509. Beyonce's Box, Fat Joe's Blackness + BiBi's BullSh*t | 2026-09-14 | 2 h 1 min |
| Ep 508. We're Back & We Apologize | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Rooted in friendship, humor, and self-actualization, Shanti and Antoinette are a differing, but dynamic duo who explore both the profound and the profane because #DualityIsAThing.
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About Around The Way Curls
Around The Way Curls is a podcast hosted by Antoinette Lee and Shanti Mayers, as described on the show's ART19 page and RSS feed. The show mixes profound and playful conversation about friendship, relationships, self-actualization, culture and current events, and is described as exploring both the profound and the profane. It has released 561 episodes, updated weekly, with a median episode length of about 93 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 1,448 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 1,364 of those ratings at five stars. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely weighted toward adult women. The feed and Apple listing show no sponsors in recent episodes.
Brands in lifestyle, beauty, haircare and wellness categories who want host-read mentions with an engaged audience should consider this show. Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Around The Way Curls can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Around The Way Curls
How much does Around The Way Curls charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on episode placement and the sponsor's requirements.
What is Around The Way Curls about?
Around The Way Curls is a co-hosted show by Antoinette Lee and Shanti Mayers covering relationships, culture, current events and personal growth, with humor and candid conversation.
How do I contact Around The Way Curls about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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