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Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Hosted by Ronald Ecklebarger

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio, published by Ronald Ecklebarger, presents vintage American radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary. The show has 959 episodes in its feed, released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Nearly a thousand vintage comedy episodes with a loyal, high-rated listener base

  • Apple Podcasts average rating of 4.6 from 155 ratings
  • Episodes arrive roughly every two days, with 959 episodes in the archive
  • Consistent 30-minute runtime suits a mid-roll host-read placement
Best forheritage consumer brandslocal businesses targeting older adultsnostalgia-themed products
Watch forAudience is niche and skews older; download estimates are inferred from ratings, not measured.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Radio20%
History10%
Formats
archival audio drama, commentary intro, episodic series
Tone
nostalgic, light
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
30 to 34 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 155 ratings in a show with over five years of history, placing it in the 50 to 200 ratings band, with 959 episodes, a semiweekly cadence and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhich old radio series episodes are featured this weekWho were the performers in these classic showsWhat was the original broadcast order and date
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
45%women
55%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
Yes

The description and feed carry a 'Support the podcast' listener funding link to Spreaker, with no sponsor mentions in the 20 recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Father Knows Best' and 'Duffy's Tavern' are vintage family sitcoms, and the feed carries no explicit flag.

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: 83 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support .
Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio is a podcast that presents vintage American radio comedy programs in their original broadcast order, with commentary to frame each episode. Published by Ronald Ecklebarger, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts, the show has 959 episodes in its feed and releases new installments about every two days. Typical episodes run about 31 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 155 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, with most ratings at five stars. The feed and Apple listing describe the show as an archive of classic programs rather than a news or interview podcast. Listener figures are estimates: based on the rating count and show history, the show likely reaches about 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode. The audience is likely older, mostly American, and interested in classic radio.

The feed shows no named sponsors. The show accepts listener support through a Spreaker funding link. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll placement would likely cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits heritage brands and businesses that want to reach an older, nostalgic audience.

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

Questions about Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

How much does Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would likely cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the show's current audience data.

What is Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio about?

The podcast presents vintage American radio comedy programs in original broadcast order, with commentary. Recent episodes include Duffy's Tavern, The Jack Benny Show and Father Knows Best.

How do I contact Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio about sponsoring an episode?

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