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Hank Unplugged

Podcast · www.equip.org · US · EN
Hosted by Hank Hanegraaff

Hank Unplugged, hosted by Hank Hanegraaff of the Christian Research Institute, offers in-depth discussions of theology, apologetics, culture and current events from a Christian perspective. The show has 391 episodes released roughly weekly to biweekly, with a median length of about 19 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 15,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $90 to $380 per host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor Hank Unplugged

Nine years of weekly Christian apologetics reaching a faith-motivated audience

  • 391 episodes since 2017 with a 4.9 Apple Podcasts average across 800 ratings.
  • Median episode length of about 19 minutes gives room for a full host-read mid-roll.
  • Audience is oriented to Christian ideas, theology and cultural questions rather than entertainment.
Best forfaith-aligned productsbooks and educational resourceslifestyle brands seeking a values-driven audience
Watch forAudience is niche and the show is tied to a nonprofit; sponsor fit must suit its doctrinal and cultural tone.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Education15%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, narrative
Tone
earnest, instructional
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
15 to 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–15k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 800 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band, the show is nine years old so no band shift applies, and Podcast Index popularity 9 with a sponsor-free feed points toward the middle of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the Bible say about current world events?How should Christians respond to Islam and Sharia?How do faith and reality relate in modern culture?
Age
15%18-24
20%25-34
20%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
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 and website link to a donation page for the Christian Research Institute, but no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles such as "Does Sharia Mandate War? | Part 3" and "The War in Iran" address conflict and religious politics, but the treatment is theological and discursive.

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: 49 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence21 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks10 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Dig Deeper with Hank Unplugged — Hank Unplugged is a podcast brought to you by the Christian Research Institute, where Hank Hanegraaff takes you beyond the sound bites and into thoughtful, in-depth explorations of the critical issues confronting Christians today. Drawing on Scripture, history, theology, and culture, Hank equips listeners to think Christianly about the questions that matter most…
Hank Unplugged's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Hank Unplugged

Hank Unplugged is a podcast from the Christian Research Institute, hosted by Hank Hanegraaff, that explores theology, apologetics, culture and current affairs from a Christian perspective. According to the feed and the CRI website, the show has 391 episodes released roughly weekly to biweekly, with a typical length of about 19 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 800 ratings with an average of 4.9.

Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple ratings count and the show's age. Audience composition is an estimate and is not drawn from published data. The feed shows no sponsors to date, and the show promotes the CRI donation page instead.

At an estimated rate of $90 to $380 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits faith-aligned publishers, educational resources and brands seeking a values-driven audience that is focused on theology and cultural questions.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hank Unplugged can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Hank Unplugged

How much does Hank Unplugged charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $380 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and its publisher, and the estimate is based on public signals rather than published download data.

What is Hank Unplugged about?

Hank Unplugged, hosted by Hank Hanegraaff of the Christian Research Institute, covers Christian apologetics, theology, culture and current events, often in multi-part episodes drawn from Scripture and history.

How do I contact Hank Unplugged about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the email to discuss placement and fit with the publisher.

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