Craig & Friends, hosted by Craig MacNeil, features in-depth interviews with pop-culture figures and recurring Movie Club episodes that dissect classic films. The show has 258 episodes, released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 82 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $150 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running interview and movie club show with a 4.9 Apple rating from 2,494 listeners
- 258 episodes since 2018 with interviews featuring pop-culture figures and film personalities
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 2,494 ratings, with 2,330 five-star reviews
- Movie Club multi-part episodes give sponsors a film-focused audience that stays through long runs
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, multi-part movie club
- Tone
- conversational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon funding link https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends is listed in the feed and the show's audience support runs through Patreon.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1), so the show is not suitable for a general family audience.
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 | www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1361582513 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/36d329f4/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nell Campbell | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 1 min |
| John Glover - 52 PICKUP Movie Club (Part 3 of 3) | 2026-08-04 | 1 h 10 min |
| 52 PICK-UP Movie Club (With Erik Clapp) Part 2 of 3 | 2026-07-06 | 1 h 8 min |
| 52 PICK-UP Movie Club (With Erik Clapp) Part 1 | 2026-06-23 | 57 min |
| The Monkees HEAD Movie Club - With Julie Klausner | 2026-05-06 | 1 h 47 min |
| 273: David Zucker (Airplane!, Naked Gun, Ruthless People and more) | 2026-03-30 | 1 h 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 29 days.
In-depth interviews with pop-culture legends, Movie Clubs and more with Craig MacNeil
About Craig & Friends
Craig & Friends is a long-running podcast hosted by Craig MacNeil, featuring in-depth interviews with pop-culture figures and multi-part Movie Club episodes that revisit classic films. Per the feed, the show has 258 episodes from March 2018 to September 2026, released roughly every four weeks with a median length of about 82 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 2,494 ratings with an average of 4.9, most of them five stars, which suggests a loyal listener base. The estimated audience is 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts rather than published figures. The show supports itself through Patreon, and no sponsors appear in the recent feed.
Estimated rates are $150 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, which suits film, streaming and entertainment-snack brands willing to sit alongside explicit content. Sources: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Craig & Friends can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Craig & Friends
How much does Craig & Friends charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $150 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the episode and the placement.
What is Craig & Friends about?
Craig & Friends features in-depth interviews with pop-culture figures and multi-part Movie Club episodes that revisit classic films. Episodes run about 80 minutes and are released roughly every four weeks.
How do I contact Craig & Friends about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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