Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
Curse of Miss America, hosted by pop culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, is an investigative documentary series on the Miss America pageant, its leadership disputes and ownership fight. It has 18 episodes released weekly with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate range of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Investigative pageant series from iHeart and Glass with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 1,720 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average signal strong listener engagement.
- Weekly full episodes of about 49 minutes give sustained exposure across the season.
- High-production investigative format suits brands wanting a premium documentary environment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, investigative series
- Tone
- investigative, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcastsGlass Podcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher names are the network and production company, not advertisers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference sexual misconduct, body shaming and race-swap themes, with a 'Queer' title in the episode list, so content is not suited to young audiences.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-curse-of-americas-ne… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1838536758 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing: Curse of Miss America | 2026-10-13 | 4 min |
| The Dirty Rotten Scandals of ANTM | BONUS | Curse of America's Next To | 2026-03-11 | 49 min |
| Introducing: Love Trapped | 2026-03-06 | 1 min |
| Yeah, Tyra's a Villain | BONUS Pt. 2 | Curse of America's Next Top Mod | 2026-03-03 | 40 min |
| Yeah, Tyra's a Villain | BONUS Pt. 1 | Curse of America's Next Top Mod | 2026-03-02 | 48 min |
| Reality TV: The Great Experiment | BONUS | Curse of America's Next Top | 2025-11-26 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Miss America used to be a national icon. At its peak, the pageant was appointment television, drawing TV audiences that rivaled the Superbowl. But now, the crown is slipping. The organization is at the center of a tabloid courtroom drama. Two people are claiming to be the rightful owner of the Miss America pageant. And the fight is getting ugly. In one corner, a pageant girl boss. In the other, a…
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About Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
Curse of Miss America is an investigative documentary series produced by iHeartPodcasts and Glass Entertainment and hosted by pop culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. The show examines the decline of the Miss America pageant, its ownership dispute and decades of controversy, drawing on interviews with former titleholders, contestants and whistleblowers.
The series has 18 episodes released weekly, with full episodes typically running about 49 minutes, and it holds a 4.7 average from 1,720 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on those ratings, the estimate is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults in the United States.
The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is not currently running paid placements. Brands in entertainment, beauty and fashion may find it a fit. Estimated rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Curse of: America’s Next Top Model can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
How much does Curse of Miss America charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the episode and placement.
What is Curse of Miss America about?
The series is an investigative documentary about the Miss America pageant, covering its leadership failures, an ownership dispute and the controversies that have shaped the pageant over decades.
How do I contact Curse of Miss America 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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