Exploration: LIVE!
Exploration: LIVE! is a comedy and society podcast hosted by Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman, published by Headgum. The show explores ideas, theories, axioms and concepts, with 245 episodes released weekly at a typical length of 60 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Highly rated comedy show with a loyal weekly audience of ideas enthusiasts
- 578 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 536 of them five-star, signal an engaged listener base
- 245 episodes released weekly since December 2021 give a long, consistent run for recurring placements
- Guest-driven live comedy episodes suit brands that want an authentic, conversational host read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, bit-driven sketch
- Tone
- playful, absurdist
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
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 is flagged explicit (explicit=1), and episode titles include 'You're Not Gonna Be High' and 'Naked Guy Wine w/ Courtney O'Donnell'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/exploration-live |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1597801158 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/exploration-live |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why I Cry (w/ Max Wittert) | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 18 min |
| I Must Not Get It | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 10 min |
| New Time / Old Time Songs | 2026-09-30 | 48 min |
| Worse Worse Worse Over | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 5 min |
| Cubble Double | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 3 min |
| Fast Burns | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman explore some of the most (and least) pressing ideas, theories, axioms, and concepts out there.
About Exploration: LIVE!
Exploration: LIVE! is a comedy podcast hosted by Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman and published by Headgum, according to the show's RSS feed and Art19 page. The show explores some of the most and least pressing ideas, theories, axioms and concepts, often with guests such as Max Wittert and Celeste Yim, as the episode titles show.
The show has released 245 episodes on a weekly cadence since December 2021, with episodes typically running 60 to 80 minutes. It is rated 4.8 stars on Apple Podcasts from 578 ratings, 536 of them five-star. The feed is flagged explicit.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States. No sponsors were found in the feed, and a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Comedy, lifestyle and entertainment brands that accept mature language are the best fit to sponsor it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Exploration: LIVE! can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Exploration: LIVE!
How much does Exploration: LIVE! charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is Exploration: LIVE! about?
Exploration: LIVE! is a comedy podcast from Headgum, hosted by Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman. Each episode explores ideas, theories and concepts, often with a guest.
How do I contact Exploration: LIVE! about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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