Hard Factor is a satirical daily news podcast from four hosts, covering odd and viral stories in an explicit comedy format. The feed lists more than 1,000 episodes and Apple Podcasts shows 2,035, released every weekday at about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads run 25,000 to 70,000 per episode, implying a $450 to $1,750 host-read mid-roll rate. Episodes carry timestamped story segments.
A daily comedy news show with a large rated audience and proven host-read sponsors
- Releases every weekday, giving a brand a steady schedule of fresh placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,356 ratings averaging 4.8, a strong signal of loyal listeners.
- Current sponsors Lucy and Ethos show direct-response offers with codes already work on this show.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, satire
- Tone
- irreverent, crude
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 41 to 49 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- LucyEthos
- Categories promoted
- nicotine pouches, life insurance
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website lists sponsors Lucy (code FACTOR) and Ethos on the 10.16.26 and 10.15.26 episodes, and links a Patreon.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag, and titles such as "Woman gets $2M after getting herpes | 10.13.26" and "UK man k*lled by tiger after jumping in its cage | 10.12.26" show sexual and violent news topics.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hardfactor.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1396058631 |
| RSS feed | rss.swap.fm/rss.introcast.io/1396058631/feeds.me… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Mafia (Allegedly) vs. Man vs. Machine vs. Reality TV | 10.16.26 | 2026-10-16 | 50 min |
| Introducing The Jordan Harbinger Show | 2026-10-16 | 2 min |
| Gropey Robots & The Sauciest Political Interview Of All Time?! | 10.15 | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
| Roller Coaster Tragedy and AI to Cure Cancer? | 10.14.26 | 2026-10-14 | 49 min |
| Woman gets $2M after getting herpes | 10.13.26 | 2026-10-13 | 41 min |
| UK man k*lled by tiger after jumping in its cage | 10.12.26 | 2026-10-12 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Cheat on the news with Hard Factor. Satirical daily news podcast, not hyper-polarizing and depressing like all the others. Drops at Midnight Eastern, 5 Days a Week, 24/7/365. Follow the pod on social @HardFactorNews. Hosts: @hardfactorMark @hardfactorPat @hardfactorWes @hardfactorWill. Full video episodes: YouTube.com/HardFactorNews Join our community: patreon.com/hardfactor Voicemail Line:…
About Hard Factor
Hard Factor is a satirical daily news podcast that describes itself as a less polarizing take on the headlines. Four hosts, listed on the feed as Mark, Pat, Wes and Will, cover odd, viral and legal stories in a comedy format. The feed carries the explicit flag, and the website adds timestamped segments for each story.
New episodes arrive every weekday at midnight Eastern and run about 45 minutes. The feed lists more than 1,000 episodes, and Apple Podcasts shows 2,035 with 4,356 ratings averaging 4.8. Downloads are not published; Starbooked estimates 25,000 to 70,000 per episode, most likely a young adult audience in the United States. The estimate is not verified.
The website shows sponsors Lucy and Ethos on recent episodes, with the hosts promoting offers using a code. A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $450 to $1,750 per episode, based on the download estimate. It suits direct-response consumer brands that are comfortable with explicit language and crude humor.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hard Factor can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hard Factor
How much does Hard Factor charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on Hard Factor at $450 to $1,750 per episode, based on an estimated 25,000 to 70,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is Hard Factor about?
Hard Factor is a satirical daily news podcast. Four hosts cover odd, viral and legal stories with explicit comedy, releasing about 45 minutes every weekday, with full video episodes on YouTube and bonus content on Patreon.
How do I contact Hard Factor about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, and the show's website also lists its social accounts and a voicemail line.
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