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Hey Unpopular is a comedy podcast hosted by comedians Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May, defending unpopular opinions, people, ideas and items with jokes. It has 202 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Hey Unpopular

Long-running comedy show with a loyal, opinionated weekly audience

  • 202 weekly episodes since June 2023 give sponsors a long, consistent run.
  • Median episode runs about 66 minutes, leaving room for several host-read spots.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 522 ratings shows an engaged listener base.
Best forComedy and entertainment brandsConsumer products aimed at pop culture fans
Watch forExplicit content and political commentary may not suit family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
News & Politics25%
Pop Culture15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, segmented debate, themed list episode
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 55%: Apple Podcasts shows 522 ratings, an established show with 202 episodes and weekly cadence, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9; the ratings band points to 5,000 to 25,000 with the show's age and cadence supporting the upper part of that band.
Audience asks aboutWhich unpopular opinion is being defended this weekWhat the latest internet outrage stories areWhich bands, films or shows the hosts are reconsidering
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
22%35-44
18%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
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 feed carries a Spreaker supporter funding link ('Support the podcast!') and the description names the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network without any sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles touch on news items such as the Epstein Files and Lindsey Graham, with comedic commentary throughout.

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: 90 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

There are a lot of podcasts called unpopular opinion, and ours must have been one of the first. The name has changed to "Hey Unpopular" in the years since, but the point remains the same. On this show, we present an unpopular something ... opinion, idea, person, fast food item, whatever else ... and then set about defending that position. But with jokes, also! Lots of jokes! Hosted by comedians…
Hey Unpopular's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Hey Unpopular

Hey Unpopular is a comedy podcast hosted by comedians Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May, according to the feed and the show description. Each episode presents an unpopular opinion, idea, person or item and then defends it with jokes. The show has 202 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 66 minutes, and is the flagship of the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network.

The show is rated 4.6 on Apple Podcasts from 522 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts data. Its audience is estimated rather than measured, and the estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows a supporter funding link and no named sponsors in recent episodes.

Brands in comedy, entertainment and pop culture products should consider the show. A host-read spot is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range.

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

Questions about Hey Unpopular

How much does Hey Unpopular charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Hey Unpopular about?

Hey Unpopular is a comedy podcast hosted by Adam Tod Brown and Jeff May. Each episode defends an unpopular opinion, idea, person or item with jokes.

How do I contact Hey Unpopular about sponsoring an episode?

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

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