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Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas

Podcast · genderspiralpod.com · EN
Hosted by Ally Beardsley, Babette Thomas

Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas is an interview podcast hosted by Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas about queer people's relationships to gender. Guests include trans and queer writers, artists and scholars. The show has 68 episodes, releases every two weeks, and runs about 49 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas

A queer-focused interview show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 229 ratings with a 4.7 average, a sign of an engaged listener base.
  • Biweekly episodes of about 49 minutes give sponsors a steady placement schedule.
  • Guests include prominent trans and queer writers, scholars and artists, which gives the show credibility with culturally engaged listeners.
Best forLGBTQ-inclusive brandsbook and publishing campaignsarts and culture products
Watch forPolitical and social topics may limit fit with some mainstream advertisers.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society70%
Books and Literature10%
Comedy10%
Health and Fitness10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion
Tone
thoughtful, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 229 Apple ratings points to the 2,000 to 8,000 band, with the show's award mentions and Patreon funding supporting the upper part of the range, and 68 episodes on Libsyn with biweekly cadence.
Audience asks abouthow gender identity develops over timetrans and queer experiences in community and culturelegal and policy issues affecting gender minorities
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
20%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
Other30%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description links to a Patreon page for support, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Episode titles such as 'Suing the Government' and 'Body Fascism' point to political and social-justice content, and the explicit flag is 0.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 68 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Gender Spiral is an award-winning podcast about queer folk's relationship to gender. Through interviews with trans and queer guests, hosts Ally Beardsley (Dropout) and Babette Thomas (Yale University) explore how our reinventions and evolutions aren't always so linear. Support us at patreon.com/GenderSpiralPodcast. Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas is an Audiation Original…
Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas

Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas is an interview podcast about queer people's relationships to gender, according to the show's RSS feed and website. Hosts Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas talk with trans and queer guests in long-form conversations. The show has 68 episodes and releases every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 49 minutes.

The website identifies Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas as the hosts and names an Audiation Original production. Apple Podcasts lists 229 ratings with a 4.7 average. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on those rating counts and the show's age; this is an estimate, not a published figure. No sponsors were seen in the feed; support is via Patreon.

At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would suit LGBTQ-inclusive brands, book publishers and arts or culture products seeking a thoughtful audience. The show is a better fit for values-aligned campaigns than for general consumer advertising.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas

How much does Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the sponsorship package.

What is Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas about?

The show is an interview podcast about queer people's relationships to gender. Hosts Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas talk with trans and queer guests about identity, community and culture.

How do I contact Gender Spiral with Ally Beardsley and Babette Thomas about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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