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China Unscripted

Hosted by Chris Chappell

China Unscripted is hosted by Chris Chappell, from the team behind the satirical TV show China Uncensored. The show offers less scripted commentary on China, with interviews and discussion of current issues. It publishes daily with 100 episodes in the feed, typically around 9 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor China Unscripted

Daily, political satire on China with a loyal, engaged audience of 473 ratings

  • Publishes daily with a median episode of about 9 minutes, suited to short mid-roll reads
  • Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating across 473 ratings
  • Covers US-China relations and current events, a clear fit for geopolitics-adjacent brands
Best forbrand awareness among news-engaged listenerstravel or education programs
Watch forPolitically charged, satirical tone may not suit brands seeking neutral content.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics70%
Comedy30%
Formats
solo monologue, co-hosted banter, interview
Tone
satirical, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
7 to 11 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
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%: 473 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000 downloads), supported by a daily cadence, a Libsyn host, Podcast Index popularity of 9, and a show listed since 2018.
Audience asks aboutWhat is China doing in a given regionHow US policy is affecting China relationsWhether the US is losing ground to China
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Titles such as 'Trump Gets Greenland. China Is Pissed' and 'WE'RE AT WAR WITH CANADA!!!' show heavy political framing and mild profanity, with the title 'I didn't think China would do this to American students...' among the more sensitive coverage.

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: 39 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 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 11 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

From the team that brought you the satirical TV news show China Uncensored comes a...well...less scripted look at China. Chris Chappell and his team are off the teleprompter and on the mic to interview China experts, or discuss the issues of the day. And frankly, anything else they feel like discussing.
China Unscripted's own show description from the podcast feed

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About China Unscripted

China Unscripted is a daily podcast hosted by Chris Chappell, from the team behind the satirical TV show China Uncensored, according to the show's website. Episodes run around 9 minutes and cover China-related news, US-China relations and current affairs, with a satirical and opinionated tone. The feed contains 100 episodes, and Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.7 average rating from 473 ratings.

Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a figure derived from Apple ratings and cadence rather than reported data. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show has no visible advertising history.

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll episode, at $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads. This suits brands seeking a politically engaged, news-following audience rather than family or neutral-tone placements.

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

Questions about China Unscripted

How much does China Unscripted charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is China Unscripted about?

China Unscripted is a daily satirical podcast hosted by Chris Chappell, covering China-related news, US-China relations and current events in a less scripted format.

How do I contact China Unscripted 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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