Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
Ernestly Speaking! is a politics and culture podcast hosted by journalist Ernest Owens, covering national politics, race, LGBTQ issues, pop culture and Philadelphia local politics. It has 340 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 4 to 5 hours of audio per episode. Estimated downloads per episode run about 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of roughly $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad. One distinctive detail is its opinionated, on-the-record commentary format.
Opinionated Philadelphia and national politics audience, with a long-running weekly archive
- 340 episodes since December 2020 with a steady weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 159 ratings
- Host-led commentary on politics, race, LGBTQ issues and pop culture
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo commentary, co-hosted discussion, special edition bonus episodes
- Tone
- opinionated, direct
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- Full episodes about 3.5 to 5 hours; bonus episodes about 1 to 1.5 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and the show is built on partisan political commentary on current US politics, including Trump, as in 'Trump's Failing Playbook' (Episode 8).
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ernestlyspeaking.buzzsprout.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1546815819 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1547824.rss |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 14: Ernest’s 35th Birthday, About PA G | 2026-10-12 | 4 h 20 min |
| Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 13: Trump’s Latino Voter Problem, Phil | 2026-10-05 | 4 h 24 min |
| Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 12: Trump vs. Bad Polls, Philly’s Land | 2026-09-28 | 4 h 33 min |
| Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 11: Trump vs. Free Press, Philly’s Dat | 2026-09-21 | 3 h 25 min |
| Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 10: Trump-a-palooza, Philly Mayor’s Fi | 2026-09-14 | 3 h 45 min |
| Ernestly Speaking! S11, Episode 9: Trump’s War on Mail-in Voting, A Fe | 2026-09-07 | 5 h 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
If it's making headlines, Ernest has something to say about it. Ernestly Speaking! is a politics and culture podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Ernest Owens, delivering sharp, unfiltered commentary on national politics, race, LGBTQ issues, pop culture, and the local political scene that the mainstream won't touch. Direct. Opinionated. Always on the record.
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About Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
Ernestly Speaking! is a politics and culture podcast hosted by journalist Ernest Owens, according to the show's description and website. The show covers national politics, race, LGBTQ issues, pop culture and Philadelphia local politics in direct, opinionated commentary. It has 340 episodes released roughly weekly, with full episodes typically running 3.5 to 5 hours and occasional shorter special editions.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.5 average rating from 159 ratings. Estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated), with listeners likely concentrated in the United States and skewing toward politically engaged adults. The feed shows no named sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode, depending on audience estimates. The show suits brands wanting to reach politically engaged adults who value opinionated commentary and accept explicit language and partisan framing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ernestly Speaking! with Ernest Owens
How much does Ernestly Speaking! charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing is not published, so confirm with the show.
What is Ernestly Speaking! about?
Ernestly Speaking! is a politics and culture podcast hosted by Ernest Owens. It covers national politics, race, LGBTQ issues, pop culture and Philadelphia local politics with opinionated commentary.
How do I contact Ernestly Speaking! about sponsoring an episode?
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