Dogma Debate, hosted by comedian David C. Smalley, is a skeptical comedy podcast that questions why listeners hold their beliefs, with many episodes featuring debates with religious guests and rants on current affairs. The show has 102 episodes, released roughly every 8 days, with a median length of about 81 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an indicative rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll (estimate).
Engaged skeptic-comedy audience debating faith and current affairs weekly
- Ratings average 4.2 across 946 Apple Podcasts reviews, with 685 five-star ratings
- Long-form episodes of about 80 minutes give a sponsor room for multiple mid-roll reads
- Recurring debate format with religious guests suits listeners who engage with belief and argument
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, debate, solo monologue
- Tone
- irreverent, confrontational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website is a Patreon page for David C. Smalley and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed titles or description.
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Episode titles reference politics and the Epstein case (#692, Rooftop Rant: Epstein), and the show's topics include contested religious and political debate.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | patreon.com/davidcsmalley |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id493845276 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/261996/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 26 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #692 - Rooftop Rant: Epstein | 2026-08-11 | 1 h 31 min |
| #691 - Rooftop Rant: Texas Weed | 2026-08-05 | 1 h 35 min |
| #690 - Rooftop Rant: The View | 2026-07-28 | 1 h 23 min |
| #689 - Rooftop Rants: Trump Speech Live Commentary | 2026-07-17 | 1 h 35 min |
| #668 - Dogma Debate Reflection | 2026-06-17 | 56 min |
| #667 - CLASSIC DOGMA DEBATE: Christian Missionary vs. David C. Smalley | 2026-01-05 | 3 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 69 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
A skeptic comedian wants to know why you believe your beliefs.
About Dogma Debate
Dogma Debate is a comedy podcast hosted by David C. Smalley, a self-described skeptic comedian who asks listeners why they hold their beliefs. The show, which publishes through Spreaker, mixes religious debate with rants on current affairs and political news. Episodes run around 80 minutes and arrive roughly every eight days, with 102 episodes in the feed since March 2021, according to the RSS feed.
The show carries an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 946 ratings, with the Apple listing showing an update frequency of bimonthly. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and show age, the estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which is an estimate and not verified data. No sponsors were visible in the feed, and the website links to a Patreon page.
Brands seeking a host-read mid-roll could expect an indicative rate of about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Brands in the books, subscription, or education categories are the best fit for this audience, which is mostly based in the United States and engaged with religious and political debate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dogma Debate can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dogma Debate
How much does Dogma Debate charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, an indicative host-read mid-roll rate is about $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Dogma Debate about?
Dogma Debate is a comedy podcast hosted by David C. Smalley that questions why people hold their beliefs, featuring religious debates and current affairs rants.
How do I contact Dogma Debate 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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