Hollywood Handbook
Hollywood Handbook is a comedy podcast from iHeartPodcasts hosted by Hayes and Sean, two actors who offer an insider's view of showbiz with guest interviews and listener questions. The show has 705 episodes released weekly, typically running about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read ad.
Weekly Hollywood insider comedy with 700-plus episodes and a 4.8 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,610 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong signal of loyal listeners
- Guests include working actors, writers and directors, giving sponsors a career-minded comedy audience
- Weekly 40 to 50 minute episodes build a long archive with repeat listening
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- celebrity interview, co-hosted banter, listener Q&A
- Tone
- irreverent, friendly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts and the description and episode titles name no sponsor.
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Feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), so profanity is expected in comedy banter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/143-hollywood-handbook-28… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id720832183 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dom & The Scuzzman, Our AI Friend Friends | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| Arturo Castro, Our Close Friend | 2026-10-06 | 45 min |
| The Boys on StraightioLab: "Talking About Something You Almost Did" | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 18 min |
| Mark Duplass, Our Close Friend | 2026-09-29 | 44 min |
| Whitmer Thomas, Our Silly Voices Friend | 2026-09-22 | 47 min |
| Kevin Sussman, Our Close Friend | 2026-09-15 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hollywood Handbook is an insider's guide to achieving your showbiz dreams from two A-List it-boys who are living theirs. Hayes and Sean provide an exclusive VIP backstage pass into Tinseltown politics, answer questions from unsuccessful listeners, and bring in famous guests to discuss their craft and how they became what they are (famous).
About Hollywood Handbook
Hollywood Handbook is a comedy podcast from iHeartPodcasts in which hosts Hayes and Sean offer an insider's guide to showbiz, interview well-known guests about their craft, and answer questions from listeners hoping to break into the industry. Source: the show's RSS feed and website description.
The show has published 705 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median running time of about 45 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 3,610 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests a sizable and engaged audience. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume, cadence and network hosting.
No sponsors are named in the feed or on the show's pages. Based on estimated audience size, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits entertainment, streaming, and career-development brands seeking an audience of aspiring and working industry members. Source: Apple Podcasts and the RSS feed.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hollywood Handbook can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hollywood Handbook
How much does Hollywood Handbook charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates and may differ from the show's actual pricing.
What is Hollywood Handbook about?
Hollywood Handbook is a comedy podcast from iHeartPodcasts in which two actors give an insider's view of showbiz, interview guests about their careers, and answer listener questions about breaking into the industry.
How do I contact Hollywood Handbook about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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