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Breaking Banks

Hosted by Jason Henrichs, Brett King

Breaking Banks, hosted by Jason Henrichs and Brett King, covers fintech, banking innovation, AI and payments through interviews with founders, bankers and industry players. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, published roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Breaking Banks

Reach fintech decision-makers through a long-running industry show with an engaged rating base

  • 189 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average, weighted heavily toward five stars
  • 100 episodes since 2024 on a steady biweekly schedule, with the show listed on Apple since 2013
  • Guests from fintech startups, incumbent banks and credit unions discuss AI, payments and regulation
Best forB2B fintech softwareAI and data tools for financial institutionsevent or conference promotion
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings and show age, not measured; confirm with the host before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business45%
Technology & Computing40%
Personal Finance15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, solo monologue
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 189 ratings, a 2013 listing date and 100 episodes on a biweekly cadence, which places it in the 2,000 to 8,000 band, with a high Podcast Index popularity score and the Provoke.fm network pushing the upper end.
Audience asks aboutHow are banks adopting AI and embedded finance?What is changing in payments and regulation?How are fintech startups competing with incumbent banks?
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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. Episode pages promote the MoneyLive North America event, which is an event promotion rather than a paid sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles and descriptions cover business and technology topics with no explicit flags; one title references crime in a business context.

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: 68 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

The #1 global fintech radio show and podcast. Every week we explore the personalities, startups, innovators, and industry players driving disruption in financial services; from Incumbents to unicorns, and from the latest cutting edge technology to the people who are using it to help to create a more innovative, inclusive and healthy financial future.
Breaking Banks's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Breaking Banks

Breaking Banks is a fintech podcast published by Provoke.fm, with hosts Jason Henrichs and Brett King named on the network's website. Each episode interviews founders, bankers and industry leaders about digital banking, AI, payments and financial inclusion. The feed holds 100 episodes, with new releases roughly every two weeks and a median running time of around 39 minutes.

The show holds 189 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.6 average, and the feed and network pages describe a listener base of banking, fintech and technology professionals. These audience figures are estimates based on rating counts and show age, not measured downloads. Estimated downloads sit between 2,000 and 8,000 per episode.

No sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits B2B fintech vendors, AI and data providers serving banks, and conferences seeking industry attention.

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

Questions about Breaking Banks

How much does Breaking Banks charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the host and the placement.

What is Breaking Banks about?

Breaking Banks is a fintech podcast covering digital banking, AI, payments and financial innovation through interviews with industry founders, bankers and experts.

How do I contact Breaking Banks about sponsoring an episode?

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

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