Buddha at the Gas Pump, hosted by Rick Archer, presents long-form conversations with people describing spiritual awakening experiences. The show has 701 episodes, updated biweekly, with median episodes of about 111 minutes. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 12,000 per episode, with a rate of $54 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A 700-episode spiritual interview archive with a loyal, older, mostly American audience
- 701 episodes since 2010 with a biweekly cadence and a 4.7 Apple rating from 641 ratings.
- Long episodes of roughly 110 minutes give sponsors ample room for a host-read segment.
- A non-profit operation with donation funding suggests listeners already support the show financially.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- reflective, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 100 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website lists one-time and monthly donations for a 501(c)(3) non-profit, but no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and the website describe spiritual conversations with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | batgap.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id602578156 |
| RSS feed | api.riverside.fm/hosting/cgt7BfM8.rss |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 763. Carmen Acevedo Butcher | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 43 min |
| 523. Barbara & Charles Whitfield | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 53 min |
| 762. Dave Markowitz | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 49 min |
| 761. Monica Khosla | 2026-09-06 | 1 h 43 min |
| 265. Bart Marshall | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 51 min |
| 130. Andrew Cohen | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Conversations with spiritually awakening people.
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About Buddha at the Gas Pump
Buddha at the Gas Pump is a long-running interview podcast in which Rick Archer talks with people about spiritual awakening, contemplation, and related practices. According to the website, Rick and Irene Archer run the show as a 501(c)(3) non-profit from a small town in Iowa, and Rick prepares and conducts the interviews while Irene schedules the guests.
The feed lists 701 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median running time of roughly 111 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 641 ratings with a 4.7 average. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches around 3,000 to 12,000 listeners per episode, skewing toward older adults in the United States.
No sponsors appear in the feed. The show is funded through donations, so a host-read sponsorship at an estimated $54 to $300 per episode would suit meditation, wellness, or book brands seeking an engaged spiritual audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Buddha at the Gas Pump can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Buddha at the Gas Pump
How much does Buddha at the Gas Pump charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $54 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Buddha at the Gas Pump about?
The show features long conversations with people describing spiritual awakening, meditation, and contemplative practice. It has run since 2010 and currently releases episodes about every two weeks.
How do I contact Buddha at the Gas Pump 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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