Do By Friday is a weekly challenge show hosted by Merlin Mann and Alex Cox, covering productivity, technology and everyday life through comedic discussion. The show has 479 episodes since 2016, typical episodes run about 70 to 75 minutes, and listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Suggested rate is $90 to $620 per episode.
Weekly productivity comedy with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows 386 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with 318 five-star reviews.
- Nearly ten years and 479 episodes give a long, searchable back catalogue.
- Episodes run about 70 minutes, giving room for a full host-read segment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, challenge segments, listener-driven discussion
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and recent titles such as 'Childhood Whore' and 'Legs Is Gone' suggest adult language and themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | dobyfriday.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1169249168 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/5nKJV82u |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Shits and Half Coffee | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 11 min |
| It's Mostly Gambling | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 2 min |
| Stress as a DLC | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 13 min |
| Super Measles | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 8 min |
| Vacation Bottom | 2026-09-03 | 1 h 38 min |
| Lifestyle Baby Reporter | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly challenge show hosted by Alex Cox and Merlin Mann.
About Do By Friday
Do By Friday is a weekly challenge podcast hosted by Merlin Mann and Alex Cox, according to the show feed and the Apple Podcasts listing. Episodes cover technology, productivity and everyday life in a conversational, comedic format, and the feed is flagged explicit.
The show has published 479 episodes since October 2016 on a weekly cadence, with episodes typically running 65 to 90 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 386 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars.
Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings band and show history, not on published figures. Suggested sponsorship is $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, and the show has no sponsors visible in the feed. Brands in productivity software or career services are the likeliest fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Do By Friday can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Do By Friday
How much does Do By Friday charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Do By Friday about?
Do By Friday is a weekly challenge podcast hosted by Merlin Mann and Alex Cox, covering technology, productivity and everyday life in a comedic, conversational format.
How do I contact Do By Friday 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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