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Ask Dr. Drew

Podcast · drdrew.com/ask · EN
Hosted by Drew Pinsky

Ask Dr. Drew is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky covering political, cultural and medical news through interviews with guests including public figures, researchers and whistleblowers. The show has 674 episodes since November 2019, with episodes typically running about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of roughly $120 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Ask Dr. Drew

Reach an engaged, politically active audience through a long-running weekly medical and news commentary show

  • 674 episodes since November 2019 with a weekly release cadence and an Apple rating of 4.3 from 854 ratings.
  • Host Dr. Drew Pinsky brings decades of medical practice and broadcasting experience to each episode.
  • Recent episodes cover medical freedom, FDA policy and psychiatric care, topics with a dedicated listener base.
Best forsupplements and wellness productsconsumer health servicesnews and media subscriptions
Watch forHeavily political and contentious content, with high-drug and high-political suitability flags that may deter some brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics45%
Health and Medicine40%
Society and Culture15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted call-in, solo commentary
Tone
provocative, authoritative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
65 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 854 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000, 5,000 to 25,000 downloads) with a long-running weekly show and a Podcast Index popularity of 9, with no visible sponsor signals.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on vaccine safety and mRNA policy?What do the Fauci documents reveal?How are addiction and psychiatric treatment failing patients?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The funding links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugshigh
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Titles cover overdose deaths, addiction and ketamine (for example 'Presley Gerber Dead At 27: ... Overdose' and 'The Cornell 7: Ketamine, Consent & A Trial By Internet Scandal'), and the show is heavily political, including 'Massie Names 14 Epstein Co-Conspirators'.

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: 72 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Tired of tribalism and outrage? It's time for a second opinion. From the front lines of the culture war to the front lines of medicine, iconic broadcaster Dr. Drew Pinsky (of "Loveline" with Adam Carolla) brings his unfiltered perspective to today’s most urgent political, cultural, and medical issues. The show features a diverse roster of guests including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trisha Paytas,…
Ask Dr. Drew's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Ask Dr. Drew

Ask Dr. Drew is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, presented on his official website at drdrew.com. Each episode combines interviews and commentary on political, cultural and medical news, with guests drawn from public life, research and institutional oversight. The feed lists 674 episodes since November 2019, released roughly every two days, with a median running time of about 72 minutes.

The show holds a 4.3 average rating from 854 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on that rating count and the show's long run. The audience is likely mostly American and skews toward older adults, though this is an estimate. No sponsors were named in the feed, description or episode titles.

Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost about $120 to $630 per episode. The show suits health, supplement and media brands comfortable with politically charged content.

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

Questions about Ask Dr. Drew

How much does Ask Dr. Drew charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $120 to $630. This is an estimate, not a published rate card, so confirm pricing with the show directly.

What is Ask Dr. Drew about?

Ask Dr. Drew, hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, is a weekly show covering political, cultural and medical news. Guests include public figures, researchers and whistleblowers, and listeners can call in during episodes.

How do I contact Ask Dr. Drew 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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