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Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

Hosted by Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer

Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0, hosted by Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, explains federal contracting rules and processes from the contracting officer's perspective. The show has 507 episodes since 2014, released weekly, with a median length of about 7 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 12,000, with a rate of $50 to $300 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

Reach federal contractors through a trusted contracting officer perspective

  • Weekly episodes with a steady back catalog of over 500 episodes since 2014.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 259 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base.
  • Short episodes of about 7 minutes suit concise, focused sponsor messages.
Best forgovernment contracting softwareproposal and bid management toolsB2B training and consulting
Watch forAudience is niche and estimated; short episodes leave limited room for long-form sponsor reads.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business70%
Law, Government & Politics30%
Formats
solo explainer, co-hosted discussion, guest interview
Tone
instructional, practical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
6 to 8 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent65/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode3k–12k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Apple ratings_count of 259 maps to 5,000 to 25,000, adjusted down for a narrow B2B niche and short episodes; no download data published.
Audience asks abouthow government contract types workwhat an RFP or IDIQ requireshow to win federal set-aside contracts
Age
5%18-24
25%25-34
35%35-44
35%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover procurement topics such as suspension or debarment and contract types, with no explicit flags.

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: 35 / 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 marks8 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.

THE podcast for those who want to learn about the government market from the contracting officer's perspective. Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, both former federal contracting officers, explain the rules, processes and the "why" behind government contracts. They know because they've done it.
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About Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 is hosted by Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer, who describe themselves on the show's feed as former federal contracting officers. The show explains government contracting rules, processes and the reasoning behind them, covering topics such as contract types, IDIQ contracts, set-asides and proposal writing. Episodes are released weekly, with 507 episodes in the feed and a median length of about 7 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 259 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, and the show has been listed since 2014. Listeners are likely small business owners, proposal writers and people working in federal contracting. Audience size is an estimate of 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts rather than published data. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

Each sponsored episode is estimated to cost $50 to $300, depending on the audience estimate. This suits government contracting software, proposal tools and B2B training providers that want to reach federal contractors directly.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples) can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 (samples)

How much does Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated sponsorship rates are $50 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 about?

The show explains government contracting from the contracting officer's perspective, covering contract types, RFPs, IDIQ contracts, set-asides and proposal writing. Hosts Kevin Jans and Paul Schauer are described as former federal contracting officers.

How do I contact Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 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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