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Big Picture Retirement®

Hosted by Devin Carroll, John Ross

Big Picture Retirement, hosted by Devin Carroll and John Ross, covers retirement planning across legal, tax and financial topics such as estate planning, Social Security rules and Roth conversions. The show has 312 episodes released weekly, typically 25 to 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Big Picture Retirement®

Engaged retirement-planning audience with a long weekly archive and a strong rating record

  • 557 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average signal a loyal, engaged listener base.
  • 312 weekly episodes since 2017 give a sponsor a long, evergreen shelf life.
  • Topics like estate planning, Social Security and Roth conversions suit financial services brands.
Best forfinancial advisory servicesretirement and annuity productsestate planning services
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, so confirm reach before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Personal Finance55%
Estate Planning25%
Taxes20%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, listener Q&A, topical analysis
Tone
informative, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 557 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000, about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), a 2017 start with over nine years of history, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9 and no sponsors in the feed.
Audience asks aboutHow do Social Security rules affect my retirement income?Should I do a Roth conversion?How can I make my estate plan work as intended?
Age
3%18-24
10%25-34
22%35-44
65%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
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 show description invites listeners to engage the hosts through the website, with no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover estate disputes, taxes and retirement planning with no explicit flags; the Apple listing is not marked explicit.

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 cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Planning for, or already enjoying, your retirement? This is the show for you. The success of your retirement hinges on how well you connect the dots between legal, tax, and financial planning. Join your hosts John Ross, JD and Devin Carroll, CFP® as they dig beneath the surface to help you gain the confidence and clarity needed to navigate your retirement journey successfully.
Big Picture Retirement®'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About Big Picture Retirement®

Big Picture Retirement is a weekly podcast hosted by Devin Carroll, CFP, and John Ross, JD, according to the feed and the show website. Each episode digs into the legal, tax and financial planning that shape retirement, covering topics such as estate planning, Social Security rules and Roth conversions. The show has released 312 episodes since 2017, with typical episodes running 25 to 45 minutes.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 557 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, the show's listeners are estimated to be mostly people aged 45 and over who are planning for or living in retirement, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors so far.

A sponsor could expect an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll placement, based on the estimated audience range. Financial advisory, retirement product and estate planning brands are the most natural fit for this audience.

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

Questions about Big Picture Retirement®

How much does Big Picture Retirement charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current rate card and confirmed audience.

What is Big Picture Retirement about?

Big Picture Retirement is a weekly show hosted by Devin Carroll and John Ross that covers retirement planning across legal, tax and financial topics, including estate planning and Social Security.

How do I contact Big Picture Retirement about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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