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Discovering Dad is a fiction drama podcast from GZM Shows, following a family that uncovers their middle school science teacher father's past as a daring archaeologist. The show has 18 episodes since May 2024, released weekly with bonus rewinds, and runs about 27 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Discovering Dad

A family adventure audio drama with a 4.7 Apple rating and a weekly bonus rewind

  • Scripted fiction with a cast of Broadway and TV performers, per the show description
  • 687 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with a weekly release rhythm
  • Weekly bonus rewind episodes extend listening time beyond the main story arc
Best forentertainment and streaming launchesfamily-oriented consumer brands
Watch forAudience estimates are inferred from ratings, not measured downloads; fiction format limits host-read flexibility.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Arts & Entertainment70%
Books & Literature15%
Family & Relationships15%
Formats
narrative, scripted audio drama, bonus rewind recap
Tone
adventurous, lighthearted
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
16 to 27 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings of 687 place the show in the 50 to 200 band for ratings, shifted up one band for a show under two years old in the Apple Podcasts window, with a 4.7 average rating and weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutwhat happens next in the family's treasure huntwho the cast members arehow the family curse originated
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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; the description promotes the producer's own site, GZMShows.com, for early ad-free listening.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Fiction adventure about a family hunting treasure and escaping bad guys; episode titles such as 'Slaying Dracula' and 'The Ghost of Jessica Majors' signal mild peril and fantasy, not graphic content.

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: 87 / 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 marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Jess and Corey’s dad was not exactly the adventurous type. At least that’s what they thought until his past caught up with him. Turns out, Dan, the anxious and overprotective middle school science teacher used to be a daring archaeologist and adventurer. Now this fractured, but loving family will have to work together to escape the bad guys, find a hidden treasure and overcome a family curse.…
Discovering Dad's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Discovering Dad

Discovering Dad is a scripted fiction drama from GZM Shows, following a family that discovers their anxious middle school science teacher father was once a daring archaeologist. The show's website and feed describe a serial with 18 episodes released weekly since May 2024, plus bonus rewind episodes. Episodes typically run between 16 and 27 minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The show is hosted on Art19 and carries a 4.7 average rating from 687 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener figures are estimates: based on ratings, the show likely draws around 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and its audience is probably mostly American adults interested in family adventure and audio drama. No sponsors appear in the feed; the producer promotes its own site for ad-free early listening.

Brands seeking a host-read placement should expect a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode, which buys a mid-roll placement in a narrative series. This show suits entertainment launches and family-oriented consumer products.

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

Questions about Discovering Dad

How much does Discovering Dad charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates run from $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 placement and the show's current terms.

What is Discovering Dad about?

Discovering Dad is a scripted fiction drama about a family that learns their middle school science teacher father was once a daring archaeologist. The family must escape danger, find treasure, and break a family curse.

How do I contact Discovering Dad 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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