Eating For Free is a weekly pop culture podcast hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, exploring gossip and power in Hollywood and online celebrity culture. The show has 293 episodes since July 2018 and releases roughly every seven days, with median episodes near 68 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, with a rate of roughly $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged pop culture listeners, weekly episodes, and a loyal Apple rating base
- 512 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average suggest an engaged, loyal listener base
- Weekly episodes of about an hour across nearly eight years build a long archive
- Hosts are journalists covering entertainment gossip, a natural fit for entertainment and beauty brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, recap and review, live show
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon is linked on the website and a Patreon preview appears in the feed, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and episode titles include 'Pop Music That F*cks', with political references such as 'MAGA McRae'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.eatingforfree.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1332978675 |
| RSS feed | eatingforfree.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Posters: Kelly Clarkson's Art of War | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 34 min |
| [Patreon Preview] Urban Cowboy (1980) - Recap + Review | 2026-10-12 | 8 min |
| Pop Music That F*cks: Suburban Cowboys | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 4 min |
| Pop Music That F*cks: Save a Machine, Ride a Cowboy | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 3 min |
| Is Lady Gaga Trapped in the Biodome of Love? | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 12 min |
| PREVIEW: So Chic, Very Chic, Episode 2 (A Real Housewives Fashion Podc | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into the inner…
About Eating For Free
Eating For Free is a weekly pop culture podcast hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, as described on the show's website. The show examines where gossip comes from, who wields it, and who is harmed by it, looking past headlines about YouTubers and A-list celebrities. Episodes release roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 68 minutes, and the feed lists 293 episodes since July 2018.
The show has 512 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.8 average, according to Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States, though this is an estimate and not published data. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show links to a Patreon for supporters.
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $200 per episode. Brands in entertainment, beauty, and media promotion are best placed to sponsor, given the show's explicit content and irreverent tone.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Eating For Free can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Eating For Free
How much does Eating For Free charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 3,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is Eating For Free about?
Eating For Free is a weekly pop culture podcast by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson. It explores gossip, celebrity culture, and the power dynamics behind Hollywood and online influencer scandals.
How do I contact Eating For Free 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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