Don't Be Sour is hosted by social media personality and YouTuber Maxx Chewning, who covers personal stories, business, entrepreneurship and current events in a conversational format. The show has 161 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 118 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running, highly rated personal and business commentary show with a loyal weekly audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 760 ratings, with 731 five-star reviews
- Weekly episodes across 161 installments since May 2022 build steady habit listening
- Long-form conversations of about two hours give sponsor reads more airtime per episode
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- candid, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 90 to 135 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links and persons are empty in the dossier.
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Feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles reference political events, immigration enforcement and racism debates.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sites.libsyn.com/416294 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625480927 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/416294/rss |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 162 - We are so back (almost) | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 57 min |
| Ep. 161 - Growing up Rich, Saying Goodbye & Big Regrets | 2026-09-07 | 2 h 7 min |
| Ep. 160 - Opening up, Homeowner Nightmares & Online Drama | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 32 min |
| Ep. 159 - Emergency Episode (urgent updates) | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 57 min |
| Ep. 158 - Our Final Podcast Episode | 2026-06-01 | 1 h 31 min |
| EP. 157 - Joe Had a Baby, Home Nightmares & Pokémon Problems | 2026-05-25 | 1 h 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Social media personality, YouTuber, and entrepreneur Maxx Chewning is here to help us all laugh a bit more while also learning from some of the most successful people in the world in a way you have never heard their stories before. Thanks for CHEWNING in!
About Don't Be Sour
Don't Be Sour is a long-running podcast hosted by social media personality and YouTuber Maxx Chewning, according to the show's feed and website. The show mixes personal journals, business and entrepreneurship discussion, and commentary on current events in a candid, conversational style. Episodes arrive weekly and the feed lists 161 episodes, with a median running time of about 118 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating from 760 ratings, and the show is tagged Personal Journals, Society and Culture, and Business. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 and toward men, based on rating volume and show metadata rather than published data. No sponsors are named in the feed.
Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show suits entrepreneurship, business software and creator-economy brands that can accept explicit language and political content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Don't Be Sour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Don't Be Sour
How much does Don't Be Sour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing depends on placement and the show's own terms.
What is Don't Be Sour about?
Don't Be Sour is a conversational podcast hosted by Maxx Chewning covering personal stories, business and entrepreneurship, and current events. Episodes are roughly weekly and usually run about two hours.
How do I contact Don't Be Sour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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