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Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Podcast · dadville.substack.com · EN
Hosted by Dave Barnes, Jon McLaughlin

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin is a parenting and family show hosted by musicians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin, featuring dad jokes, heartfelt conversations and guests on parenting. With 296 episodes released weekly and a typical length of about 63 minutes, it has an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, at an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Weekly parenting show with a loyal, highly rated audience of dads and families

  • Consistent weekly episodes across 296 episodes since June 2020
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,395 ratings, with 1,333 five-star reviews
  • Guests such as Jon Acuff, Rachel Cruze and Erin Napier bring cross-audience appeal
Best forfamily and household productsparenting apps and servicesfaith-based and wellness brands
Watch forNo sponsor history on the show, and download figures are estimated from ratings.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Parenting70%
Family and Relationships15%
Comedy10%
Music5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, guest interview, solo monologue
Tone
warm, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,395 Apple ratings (band of 1,000 to 5,000 ratings, roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads) was not used because the show is over five years old with 296 episodes and no sponsors; the estimate follows the 50 to 200 ratings band adjusted for the ratings count and a weekly cadence, with a 4.9 average and 1,395 ratings indicating a loyal but modest audience.
Audience asks aboutHow to parent teenagers and young childrenHow to balance family life with work and creative careersHow to stay present and connected at home
Age
5%18-24
25%25-34
45%35-44
25%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
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
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles and description focus on parenting, faith and family life; one title references politicians and state problems, which is a light political theme rather than a flag.

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: 98 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Welcome to Dadville! Join musicians and sometimes-comedians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin in the journey of life, love and the pursuit of dad-ding on the Dadville Podcast. Get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these guests talk about parenting while leaving you with new lessons for your own kids. Stick around for visits from Momville as each share their unique…
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About Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin is a parenting podcast hosted by musicians Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin, as described on the show's Substack page and feed. Episodes combine dad jokes, heartfelt conversations and guest interviews on family life, with recent guests including Jon Acuff, Rachel Cruze and Erin Napier. The show is published weekly, with 296 episodes since June 2020 and a typical length of about 63 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average rating from 1,395 ratings. Listeners are likely parents of children and teenagers, mostly in the United States; these audience figures are estimates and not published by the show. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits family, household, parenting and faith-based brands.

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

Questions about Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

How much does Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and must be confirmed with the show.

What is Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin about?

It is a weekly parenting podcast hosted by Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin, mixing dad jokes, heartfelt conversations and guest interviews about family life.

How do I contact Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin 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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