Hot Takes & Deep Dives is hosted by Jess Rothschild and covers LGBT pop iconography and New York City culture, including interviews with entertainers and writers. The show has 276 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach engaged LGBTQ pop culture listeners through long-form New York conversations
- 276 episodes released every two weeks, with about 56-minute median length
- 749 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average, indicating an engaged listener base
- Guests include well-known entertainers, which can attract listener interest in each episode
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- irreverent, nostalgic
- 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
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference sexual work and adult-oriented pop culture, for example 'Jonah Wheeler on Quitting Broadway to Become a S*x Work Sensation'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hottakesdeepdives.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1507502534 |
| RSS feed | hottakesdeepdives.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Stonewall Myths, Larry Kramer & Inside 1980s Queer NYC (w/ James Tavs) | 2026-10-05 | 51 min |
| Culture Catch-Up: Troye Sivan's Madonna 'Party,' The Miley Cyrus Probl | 2026-09-25 | 47 min |
| Stories of 1960s NYC, Provincetown & Fire Island (w/ Gene Fedorko, age | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 0 min |
| Rosie O'Donnell on Madonna, The View, Britney, The L Word & more! | 2026-08-24 | 55 min |
| Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic — Behind the Music, History of Tea Dance | 2026-07-27 | 1 h 9 min |
| Madonna Confessions II Review (w/ Ben Rimalower & Mike Fernandez) | 2026-07-13 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Podcast serving quick hits & deep cuts on LGBT pop iconography & NYC culture. Recent guests include Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Fortune Feimster, Roxane Gay, Fran Drescher, Isaac Mizrahi, Lea DeLaria, Melissa Etheridge, Rachel Dratch, Gina Gershon, Margaret Cho, L Word creator Ilene Chaiken, Jenifer Lewis, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Michael Musto & more!
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About Hot Takes & Deep Dives
Hot Takes & Deep Dives is hosted by Jess Rothschild and covers LGBT pop iconography and New York City culture. The feed lists 276 episodes, with a release cadence of roughly every 14 days and a median episode length of about 56 minutes. Recent episodes feature interviews with entertainers, writers and performers, alongside deep dives into Madonna, 1980s and 1990s queer nightlife, and reality television.
The show is published on Libsyn and is listed on Apple Podcasts, where it has 749 ratings and an average of 4.5 stars. Its website describes the show as quick hits and deep cuts on LGBT pop culture and NYC culture. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the Apple ratings count and the show's age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults aged 25 and over. No sponsors appear in the feed or the Apple listing.
At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode, a host-read mid-roll could suit entertainment, beauty, fashion and NYC lifestyle brands seeking a niche, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hot Takes & Deep Dives can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hot Takes & Deep Dives
How much does Hot Takes & Deep Dives charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the agreement with the show.
What is Hot Takes & Deep Dives about?
The show, hosted by Jess Rothschild, covers LGBT pop culture and New York City culture, with interviews, deep dives and culture catch-up episodes featuring entertainers and writers.
How do I contact Hot Takes & Deep Dives about sponsoring an episode?
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