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Chosen Family

Hosted by Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin, Mak Ingemi

Chosen Family, produced by Studio71, is a weekly comedy podcast where three queer creators, Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin and Mak Ingemi, discuss queer dating, relationships and sex around a mock family dinner table. The show has 204 episodes and typically runs about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Chosen Family

Engaged queer comedy audience with a highly rated, long-running weekly dating show

  • 204 episodes with weekly releases since November 2022 show sustained consistency.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 930 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
  • Dating and relationship topics suit brands in personal care, apparel and lifestyle.
Best forLifestyle and personal care brandsDating and relationship appsBrand awareness campaigns
Watch forExplicit content limits suitability for mainstream or family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Dating55%
Relationships25%
Humor20%
Formats
co-hosted banter, listener Q&A, topic discussion
Tone
playful, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 930 ratings with a 4.7 average, placing it in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000 downloads), supported by a 204-episode weekly show on Megaphone and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket of 9.
Audience asks aboutHow to navigate dating and relationship dynamicsQueer identity and sexuality questionsHow to handle family and friendship conflicts
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Studio71
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The description invites advertising inquiries to PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adulthigh
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit and titles such as 'Degrading Your Girlfriend So You Don't Have To' and 'Asexuality In Long-Term Relationships' indicate sexual content.

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: 99 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Family Game Night2026-10-1450 min
Mak’s Single2026-10-0740 min
Alayna Witnessed a Live Birth…2026-09-3044 min
Ashley Ruined Everything2026-09-2345 min
Disowned by Your Parents ft. Mattea Ingemi2026-09-1652 min
Asexuality In Long-Term Relationships2026-09-0948 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

CHOSEN FAMILY is a weekly podcast with 3 queer internet stars on the rise: Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin, and Mak Ingemi. With their unique perspectives they mimic a typical heteronormative family. Each week they bring a topic to the "dinner table", give each other advice and answer listener questions about queer life, dating, sex, etc. For advertising opportunities please email…
Chosen Family's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Chosen Family

Chosen Family is a weekly comedy podcast produced by Studio71, in which three queer creators, Alayna Joy, Ashley Gavin and Mak Ingemi, discuss dating, relationships, sex and queer life around a mock family dinner table. The feed, hosted on Megaphone, lists 204 episodes since November 2022, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes. The show's Apple Podcasts listing carries 930 ratings and a 4.7 average.

Listeners are estimated to number 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the Apple ratings count and show age. The audience is likely to skew toward adults aged 18 to 34 in the United States. The feed flags the show as explicit and sponsorship inquiries go to Studio71. No sponsors appear in recent episode titles.

Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in lifestyle, personal care and dating categories who are comfortable with explicit adult themes are the best fit for this show.

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

Questions about Chosen Family

How much does Chosen Family 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. Exact pricing is not published, so contact the show for a quote.

What is Chosen Family about?

Chosen Family is a weekly comedy podcast in which three queer creators discuss dating, relationships, sex and queer life. Episodes are about 46 minutes long and answer listener questions.

How do I contact Chosen Family 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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