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Connected

Podcast · relay.fm/connected · EN
Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley

Connected is a weekly panel show from Relay, hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley, discussing Apple and the impact of technology on daily life. The show has 623 episodes since 2014 and runs about 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Connected

Weekly Apple-focused panel with a loyal 600-plus rating base

  • 623 episodes since 2014 give a long-running, consistent weekly presence
  • Apple Podcasts shows 630 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with 507 five-star reviews
  • Hosts Viticci, Hackett and Hurley speak to a technically engaged tech audience
Best forconsumer electronicssoftware and appstech accessories
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the show has no current sponsors to benchmark against.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing80%
News & Politics10%
Business & Finance10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, panel discussion, listener-driven segments
Tone
conversational, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
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%: 630 Apple ratings (band of 200 to 1,000 ratings) on a 12-year-old weekly show with 623 episodes, plus Podcast Index popularity 9 and a niche Apple audience.
Audience asks aboutWhich new Apple hardware is worth buyingHow to set up or fix devices and workflowsWhat Apple product updates mean for everyday users
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles such as 'Being Completely Awesome' and 'bleepin and bloopin' suggest casual language, with no explicit flag set in the feed.

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: 90 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
624: SF Something2026-10-151 h 22 min
623: It Would Kill Me, Slowly, Eventually2026-10-081 h 14 min
622: Just Me and My Sad Friends2026-09-241 h 18 min
621: white ceramic apple white2026-09-171 h 23 min
620: Big Anyway,2026-09-101 h 26 min
619: The Rickies (September 2026)2026-09-011 h 23 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Connected is a weekly panel discussion on Apple and the impact of technology on our lives. With each co-host having a unique background — and accent — Connected provides a perspective that no other show can. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.
Connected's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Connected

Connected is a weekly panel podcast from Relay, hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley. The show discusses Apple and the wider impact of technology on everyday life, and the website at relay.fm/connected lists the three hosts. Episodes arrive weekly and run about 80 minutes, with 623 episodes published since August 2014.

Apple Podcasts lists 630 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with 507 of them five-star. Listeners are likely technically engaged adults interested in Apple hardware and software, and the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.

At an estimated $90 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, the show suits consumer electronics, software and tech accessory brands seeking a dedicated Apple audience.

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

Questions about Connected

How much does Connected charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $620 per episode. Rates are estimates and the show has no published rate card.

What is Connected about?

Connected is a weekly panel show from Relay where Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley discuss Apple and the impact of technology on daily life. Episodes run about 80 minutes.

How do I contact Connected about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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