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Counterflow with Buck Johnson

Hosted by Buck Johnson

Counterflow with Buck Johnson is a weekly interview podcast by Buck Johnson, featuring guests critical of mainstream liberal and conservative politics on culture, spirituality, philosophy and geopolitics. It has 450 episodes since January 2018, typical length about 67 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $380 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Counterflow with Buck Johnson

Engaged weekly audience of faith-minded, politically independent listeners across 450 episodes

  • Over 450 weekly episodes since 2018 with a stable, long-running archive
  • 273 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars, indicating an engaged listener base
  • Interview format with guests from ministry, recovery and independent media
Best forfaith-based brandsbooks and media for spiritual audienceslifestyle products with a values angle
Watch forPolitical and religious content is strongly partisan in outlook, so brand fit must be checked carefully.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality45%
Politics30%
Culture & Society15%
Philosophy10%
Formats
interview, panel discussion
Tone
reflective, contrarian
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–15k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 273 Apple ratings in the 200 to 1,000 band, 450 weekly episodes on Libsyn, Podcast Index popularity 9, no named sponsors, adjusted for an older established show.
Audience asks aboutHow does Orthodox Christianity address marriage and family?How do addiction and recovery connect to faith?What are alternatives to mainstream political narratives?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and no sponsor is named in the episode titles or website description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Recent titles discuss addiction and recovery (Ep. 433) and suicide attempts and psychiatric care (Ep. 434), and the show is explicitly political commentary.

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: 85 / 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 marks10 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Counterflow Podcast is a weekly show featuring discussions and interviews with people who are outside of and critical toward mainstream liberal and conservative politics. Counterflow challenges the conventional narratives sold to us as truth. The show features thinkers from all backgrounds, who do not fit into the narrow framework of fashionable opinion. The show addresses cultural, spiritual…
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About Counterflow with Buck Johnson

Counterflow with Buck Johnson is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Buck Johnson. Per the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing, it features guests who sit outside mainstream liberal and conservative politics, covering culture, spirituality, philosophy and geopolitics, with a strong focus on Orthodox Christianity. The show has released 450 episodes since January 2018 with a typical length of about 67 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 273 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Listener figures are not published by the show; based on those ratings and the show's size, the estimate is 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a verified number. The feed names no sponsors, and the show's links include no funding or affiliate pages.

The show suits brands aimed at faith-minded and politically independent audiences. At an estimated $90 to $380 per host-read mid-roll, a single placement buys reach into a niche, engaged community. Sponsorship inquiries should consider the show's strong political and religious framing.

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

Questions about Counterflow with Buck Johnson

How much does Counterflow with Buck Johnson charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated rate is about $90 to $380 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is Counterflow with Buck Johnson about?

It is a weekly interview podcast featuring guests critical of mainstream politics, covering Orthodox Christianity, culture, philosophy and geopolitics, with episodes typically about an hour long.

How do I contact Counterflow with Buck Johnson about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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