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Diss and Tell

Hosted by Sydney Battle, Matt Bellassai

Diss and Tell, produced by Wondery and hosted by comedians Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai, unpacks iconic celebrity feuds from first diss to scandal. It has 90 episodes released weekly, typically around 45 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with host-read ad rates of roughly $90 to $630 per episode, one distinctive detail being its gossip-and-receipts comedy format.

Why brands sponsor Diss and Tell

Weekly celebrity feud comedy from Wondery with a 4.3 Apple rating across 858 ratings

  • Weekly episodes of about 45 minutes sustain repeated mid-roll exposure over a long back catalogue of 90 episodes.
  • 858 Apple ratings with a 4.3 average suggest an engaged, established listener base.
  • Comedic hosts and gossip framing suit lighthearted consumer brands aimed at pop culture fans.
Best forEntertainment and streaming brandsLifestyle and beauty productsAudiobook and subscription campaigns
Watch forEstimated download range is wide and the show has ad-free Audible promotion, so inventory may be limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Celebrity Gossip70%
Comedy20%
True Crime10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, trailer
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 858 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 mapping to 5,000 to 25,000), a Wondery/Audible publisher with weekly cadence, 90 episodes and Art19 hosting, with Audible ad-free promotion pointing to a large audience.
Audience asks aboutWhich celebrity feuds are the most dramaticWhat the real story behind a famous feud isWho started the feud and why it escalated
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

10%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
AudibleWondery
Categories promoted
audiobooks, podcast subscriptions
Affiliate links
No

The show description promotes Audible ad-free listening and the Audible app, and recent episodes are Audible True Crime trailers.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Explicit flag is 0, but the feud topics include adult celebrity scandals and the Joe Exotic episode title points to crime 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: 72 / 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 marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Most celebrity feuds start with a diss. But what happens between that first diss and the scandalous story that hits the internet? From Wondery, this is Diss and Tell, a weekly podcast that unpacks the most iconic celebrity feuds in pop culture history. We explore the juicy rumors, the explosive accusations, the conflicting opinions and tell it all. Comedians and hosts Sydney Battle and Matt…
Diss and Tell's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Diss and Tell

Diss and Tell is a weekly comedy podcast from Wondery that unpacks iconic celebrity feuds, moving from the first diss through to the scandals that follow. Hosted by comedians Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai, according to the show's feed and Wondery's website, the show has released 90 episodes since May 2023 with typical episodes running about 45 minutes. Episodes cover feuds involving figures across music, film and sport, with a gossip-and-receipts style.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 858 ratings and an average of 4.3 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and weekly cadence, we estimate roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States. These demographic shares are estimates only.

The show carries Audible promotion, including ad-free listening for Audible subscribers, and the feed does not show independent sponsors. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. Entertainment, streaming, lifestyle and audiobook brands are the natural fit.

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

Questions about Diss and Tell

How much does Diss and Tell charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement chosen.

What is Diss and Tell about?

Diss and Tell is a weekly comedy podcast from Wondery, hosted by Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai, that examines iconic celebrity feuds from the first diss to the scandals that follow.

How do I contact Diss and Tell about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.

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