Hot and Bothered
Hot and Bothered, hosted by Vanessa Zoltan, analyzes romance novels and films to examine how romance culture shapes ideas of love. It has 327 episodes, released weekly on Tuesdays, typically 50 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a suggested host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Its current season reads Jane Austen's Persuasion chapter by chapter.
A loyal romance-literature audience with 327 episodes and a 4.7 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,092 ratings with a 4.7 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Weekly Tuesday releases over more than eight years give a predictable placement schedule.
- Episodes run about 50 to 65 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, chapter-by-chapter reading, film analysis
- Tone
- thoughtful, playful
- 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
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names no sponsors and the funding_links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover classic novels and films about romance with no explicit flag in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hotandbotheredrompod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1355215424 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/8db78936-153d-56f6-… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Persuasion, Chapter 14: A Little Quiet Cheerfulness | 2026-10-13 | 50 min |
| Persuasion, Chapter 13: Anne Was to Leave Them | 2026-10-06 | 59 min |
| Persuasion, Chapter 12: The Horror of The Moment | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 27 min |
| Persuasion, Chapter 11: All Wild to See Lyme | 2026-09-22 | 60 min |
| Persuasion, Chapter 10: A Beautiful Glossy Nut | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| Persuasion, Chapter 9: Most Disordered Feelings | 2026-09-08 | 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Jane Austen’s Persuasion For Season 6, Hot and Bothered is returning to its roots with a classic romance: Jane Austen's Persuasion . Many readers consider Persuasion Austen's most romantic novel. As a podcast…
About Hot and Bothered
Hot and Bothered is a weekly podcast about romance culture, produced by Not Sorry Productions and hosted by Vanessa Zoltan according to the show's feed and website. Each episode analyzes romance novels and movies to explore what they say about love, with the current season reading Jane Austen's Persuasion one chapter at a time alongside Stephanie Paulsell. The show has 327 episodes since February 2018, with episodes usually running 50 to 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,092 ratings with a 4.7 average. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly English-speaking listeners interested in books and film. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history.
Brands in publishing, streaming and romance-adjacent consumer categories may suit the show. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would range from about $360 to $2,000 per episode, depending on the final download count.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hot and Bothered can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hot and Bothered
How much does Hot and Bothered charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would range from about $360 to $2,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's own terms and the final audience numbers.
What is Hot and Bothered about?
Hot and Bothered is a weekly podcast analyzing romance novels and movies to explore what they reveal about love. Its current season reads Jane Austen's Persuasion chapter by chapter.
How do I contact Hot and Bothered about sponsoring an episode?
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