Crisis Point, hosted by Eric Sammons, editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine, covers Catholic perspectives on religion, culture and politics with guest Catholic thinkers. The show has 25 episodes, released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: episodes regularly tackle AI, Vatican politics and midterm elections.
Reach engaged American Catholic listeners through a trusted magazine's weekly-plus discussion show
- Published by Crisis Magazine, a source for Catholic perspectives since 1982
- Episodes run around 43 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll to land
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 196 ratings shows an engaged, loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, panel roundtable
- Tone
- serious, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as "Does the GOP Deserve Our Support in the Midterms?" and "Charlie Kirk and the Fracturing of MAGA" show partisan political content, and "The Problem of Gay Priests" touches on sexuality in a religious context.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | crisismagazine.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1518312511 |
| RSS feed | feeds.castos.com/dz4v5 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| When the Pope Is Sick: Who Runs the Church? | 2026-10-15 | 28 min |
| The New AI Religion | 2026-10-13 | 44 min |
| The Cornell Case: How We Got Here | 2026-10-08 | 34 min |
| When the Vatican Is Wrong | 2026-10-06 | 42 min |
| The Age of Algorithms, AI, and Aliens | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 51 min |
| Does the GOP Deserve Our Support in the Midterms? | 2026-09-29 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Since 1982, Crisis Magazine has been America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, and politics. Join editor-in-chief Eric Sammons and leading Catholics on "Crisis Point."
About Crisis Point
Crisis Point is a Catholic podcast produced by Crisis Magazine, a publication founded in 1982 that the show's description calls America's leading source for Catholic perspectives on religion, culture and politics. Editor-in-chief Eric Sammons hosts the show alongside guests from within the Catholic intellectual community, and recent episodes address the Vatican, artificial intelligence, the Catholic Biblical Association and the 2026 midterms. Source: the show's feed and description.
The show has 25 episodes published on Castos, with a release cadence of roughly every four days and a median episode length of about 43 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 average rating from 196 ratings. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and the show's age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode (estimated). The audience is likely American Catholic adults interested in theology and current affairs.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits faith-based brands, Catholic publishers and educational products seeking a thoughtful, adult listenership. Source: the feed, the show description and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Crisis Point can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Crisis Point
How much does Crisis Point charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the agreed package.
What is Crisis Point about?
Crisis Point is a podcast from Crisis Magazine, hosted by editor-in-chief Eric Sammons. It discusses Catholic perspectives on religion, culture, politics and current events with guests.
How do I contact Crisis Point 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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