Heretic Happy Hour
Heretic Happy Hour is hosted by Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, with rotating guest hosts. The irreverent show examines culture and the Christian faith, with 500 episodes, new shows every Tuesday and bonus episodes on Fridays and Sundays. Typical episodes run about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged, long-running Christian culture show with a loyal, opinionated audience
- 500 episodes since 2017 with a steady Tuesday release and bonus episodes each week.
- Apple rating of 4.7 from 377 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Guest panels of theologians, therapists and writers give hosts varied, discussion-led segments.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, interview
- Tone
- irreverent, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
Recent titles include 'The Ads Are Back!' (bonus show), which suggests ad content, but no sponsor is named in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and the description describes the show as crass, with episodes on political topics such as Red State Update and Should Christians Support Donald Trump?
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | heretic-happy-hour.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1289432463 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/Hg5uj0Cz |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BONUS SHOW: Autism and RFK Jr.'s Cameo | 2026-10-16 | 50 min |
| #298: Red State Update with Jonathan Shockley and Travis Harmon | 2026-10-13 | 59 min |
| BONUS SHOW: Hotline Madness and an RFK Jr. Christmas Album? | 2026-10-09 | 53 min |
| #297: Demons, Ghosts, and Spirits with Brandy Anderson, Gil Stafford, | 2026-10-06 | 53 min |
| BONUS SHOW: Matthew's Big Announcement | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 3 min |
| REPOST: Episode #001: Heresy Is in the Eye of the Beholder | 2026-09-29 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the intersection of culture and the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, alongside a rotating panel of guest hosts that include theologians and therapists, professors and prophets, mystics and misfits, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred…
About Heretic Happy Hour
Heretic Happy Hour is a podcast hosted by Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts. It presents an irreverent, sometimes profound conversation about culture and the Christian faith, using a rotating panel of guest hosts including theologians, therapists and professors.
The show has published 500 episodes since September 2017, with new episodes every Tuesday and bonus episodes on Fridays and Sundays. Median episode length is about 56 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 average rating from 377 ratings.
Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States and skewing toward listeners aged 35 and over. The feed shows few visible sponsors. Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to books, media and faith-adjacent brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Heretic Happy Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Heretic Happy Hour
How much does Heretic Happy Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Heretic Happy Hour about?
Heretic Happy Hour is a irreverent conversation about culture and the Christian faith, hosted by Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano with rotating guest panels of theologians, therapists and writers.
How do I contact Heretic Happy Hour about sponsoring an episode?
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