Frugal Friends Podcast
Frugal Friends Podcast, hosted by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, covers saving money, spending less, minimalism, debt payoff and financial independence through practical tips and a few laughs. The show has 667 episodes published roughly every three days, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Indicative rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, with a distinctive daily-budget and frugality focus.
Engaged personal finance listeners across 667 episodes and over a thousand Apple ratings
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,224 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
- Weekly-updated episodes every three days over more than seven years build a durable archive.
- Episodes cover budgeting, home spending and money decisions, a natural fit for saving-focused offers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, discussion, listener stories
- Tone
- warm, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover budgeting, baby and wedding spending and home finance with no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/frugal-friends-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1374910857 |
| RSS feed | rss.pdrl.fm/e4472b/rss.art19.com/frugal-friends-… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Planning for Your 30s: What Actually Matters | 2026-10-16 | 39 min |
| 7 Money Saving Hacks to Live Below Your Means | 2026-10-13 | 50 min |
| More Reasons to Stop Shopping at Target | 2026-10-09 | 42 min |
| Financial Next Steps When You Have Your First Baby | 2026-10-06 | 45 min |
| Should You Still Be Following The Baby Steps? | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 1 min |
| Halloween Overconsumption is OUT OF TOUCH | 2026-09-29 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
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About Frugal Friends Podcast
Frugal Friends Podcast is a personal finance show hosted by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, produced under Backyard Ventures and hosted on Art19. The show covers saving money, spending less, minimalism, paying off debt and reaching financial independence, with practical tips and light humor. The feed lists 667 episodes, updated roughly every three days, with a median episode length of about 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,224 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the show has been listed there since April 2018. Based on those signals, listener figures are estimated, not published, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely adults interested in budgeting, household spending and financial planning, mostly in the United States. Sponsors were not seen in the feed.
At an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits personal finance tools, savings products and household goods brands seeking an engaged, money-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Frugal Friends Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Frugal Friends Podcast
How much does Frugal Friends Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Frugal Friends Podcast about?
The show covers saving money, budgeting, minimalism, debt payoff and financial independence, with practical tips and light humor from hosts Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni.
How do I contact Frugal Friends Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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