I Hate James Dobson is hosted by therapists Jake and Brooke, who read and critique the works of psychologist James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. The show has 72 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 71 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $150 to $625 per episode.
Engaged niche audience of Evangelical critics and curious listeners, highly rated on Apple
- 255 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average signal an engaged listenership
- Weekly-to-biweekly cadence with long episodes gives sustained ad exposure
- Sharp, irreverent hosts with a clear, consistent critical point of view
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, commentary, interview
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles such as 'Sex, Lies & ... The Truth' and 'James Dobson Wrote a Horny Eugenics Novel' contain adult themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/i-hate-james-dobson |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1736366398 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65f51da78c140200185… |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode68: Is JD Vance an Evangelical? | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 29 min |
| Episode 67: The Weird World of Christian Kids Media | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 13 min |
| Episode 66: The Death of the Pastor's Wife | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 65: I Have Hate and Contempt For This Book | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 54 min |
| Episode 64: James Dobson Wrote A Third Eugenics Novel That Isn't Nearl | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 27 min |
| Episode 63: James Dobson wrote an Even Hornier Eugenics Novel | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Dr. James Dobson is a clinical psychologist, founder of Christian media empire Focus on the Family, a spiritual advisor to every Republican President since Reagan, and a paragon in the Evangelical Christian movement. And he's a massive dick. Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson's works. Get…
About I Hate James Dobson
I Hate James Dobson is a comedy and critique podcast hosted by therapists Jake and Brooke, who read and tear apart the works of psychologist James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. The feed lists 72 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 71 minutes. Episodes cover Evangelical parenting advice, religion, sexuality and politics.
The hosts are described on the show's Acast page as a therapist and former Evangelical (Jake) and a therapist with little Evangelical background (Brooke). Apple Podcasts lists 255 ratings with a 4.7 average, a signal of an engaged listenership. Audience figures are estimates, and the likely listeners are adults interested in faith critique and Evangelical culture, most of them in the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $150 to $625 per episode. The show suits brands in books, mental health services and independent media, and its explicit content should be weighed before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. I Hate James Dobson can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about I Hate James Dobson
How much does I Hate James Dobson charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $150 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from the public feed and Apple rating count.
What is I Hate James Dobson about?
The show is hosted by Jake and Brooke, who critique the books and teachings of psychologist James Dobson. Episodes run about 71 minutes and cover parenting, Evangelical culture, sexuality and politics.
How do I contact I Hate James Dobson about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the hosts directly from there.
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