Citation Needed, from Citation Needed Media, is a comedy podcast in which the hosts pick a subject, read one Wikipedia article about it, and discuss it as if they were experts. The show has 499 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience of history-curious listeners
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,666 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 across 500 episodes.
- Weekly releases with a median episode length of roughly 39 minutes give a steady, predictable slot.
- Episodes on offbeat historical and pop culture subjects suit brands that want a witty, curious tone.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, explainer
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a Patreon page for funding support, and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episode titles or the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and episodes cover subjects such as Assata Shakur and Billionaire Bootlickers that touch on political and controversial figures.
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 | citationpod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1236993492 |
| RSS feed | citationpod.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Moe Berg | 2026-10-14 | 41 min |
| Alexander Von Humboldt | 2026-10-07 | 30 min |
| Elizabeth Holmes | 2026-09-30 | 32 min |
| Comic Book Advertisements | 2026-09-23 | 38 min |
| Noel Edmonds | 2026-09-16 | 51 min |
| The Airport-Lounge Wars | 2026-09-09 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The podcast where we choose a subject, read a single Wikipedia article about it, and pretend we're experts. Because this is the internet, and that's how it works now.
About Citation Needed
Citation Needed is a comedy podcast from Citation Needed Media in which the hosts choose a subject, read a single Wikipedia article about it, and talk through it as if they were experts. The feed and the show's website describe the format, and the website lists 499 episodes released weekly. Typical episodes run about 35 to 50 minutes.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 2,666 ratings on Apple Podcasts. The listener profile is an estimate, not published data, and it points to adults who enjoy history and pop culture. The estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a confidence of 0.6. No named sponsors appear in the feed or on the website, though the site links to a Patreon page for support.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode, based on the estimated download range and the standard rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. That buys a single spot within a weekly comedy show for brands that suit an irreverent, adult audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Citation Needed can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Citation Needed
How much does Citation Needed charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the placement.
What is Citation Needed about?
Citation Needed is a comedy podcast in which the hosts pick a subject, read one Wikipedia article about it, and discuss it as if they were experts. Episodes cover history, public figures, and pop culture, released weekly.
How do I contact Citation Needed about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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