Coffee and a Mike, hosted by Michael Farris, is a news and business interview podcast featuring guests on geopolitics, markets, energy and society. It has about 1,000 episodes published on a near-daily cadence, with episodes typically running 75 to 85 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Daily interviews reaching an engaged, news-focused US audience
- Near-daily episodes with over 1,400 Apple episodes listed and a 4.6 rating from 393 ratings
- Long-form guest interviews on markets, energy and geopolitics keep listeners through the full episode
- Ratings suggest a steady, loyal listener base rather than casual one-off plays
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest commentary
- Tone
- analytical, debate-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website points listeners to an ad-free early version on Substack, but no funding link is listed in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover conflict in the Middle East and a fatality at an amusement park, and the feed carries an explicit flag; political content is central to the format.
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 | coffeeandamike.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1436799008 |
| RSS feed | coffeeandamike.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Denninger aka The Ticker Guy #1475 | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 40 min |
| Doomberg #1474 | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 13 min |
| Michael Yon and Matt Bracken #1473 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 45 min |
| JustDario #1472 | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 24 min |
| Kyle Anzalone #1471 | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 2 min |
| Philip Pilkington #1470 | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
I want people to find my podcast objective so that they can critically think to make an informed decision.
About Coffee and a Mike
Coffee and a Mike is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Michael Farris, presented on a website that describes its aim as helping listeners think critically and reach informed decisions. Episodes feature guests from journalism, finance, energy and military commentary, discussing topics such as inflation, AI, and conflicts in the Middle East. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes, updated almost daily, with median episode length of roughly 80 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average rating from 393 ratings and lists the show as available since September 2018. Listener figures are estimates only, based on ratings count and cadence: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing male and US-based. The podcast publishes no sponsors in its feed, and its website steers listeners to an ad-free early version on Substack.
A host-read mid-roll at this audience size would cost an estimated $90 to $630 per episode, suited to financial services, energy and subscription news brands comfortable with political content. Contact details for the show unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Coffee and a Mike can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Coffee and a Mike
How much does Coffee and a Mike charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price, so confirm the final figure with the show before booking.
What is Coffee and a Mike about?
Coffee and a Mike is an interview podcast hosted by Michael Farris, covering news, markets, energy, geopolitics and society. Guests are often commentators, journalists and authors, and episodes run about 80 minutes.
How do I contact Coffee and a Mike about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly, so the sponsorship request can be sent in one place.
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