I'm Having an Episode
I'm Having an Episode is a weekly entertainment podcast from The Hollywood Reporter, hosted by Mikey O'Connell with rotating guests from TV, comedy and film. The show has 304 episodes since December 2018, typically about 35 to 45 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly entertainment interviews from The Hollywood Reporter's trusted TV desk
- Long-running weekly show with 304 episodes and a steady seven-day cadence
- Guests include working showrunners, comedians and actors, as seen in recent episodes
- Trade-publication credibility suits brands targeting entertainment and streaming audiences
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, roundtable
- Tone
- conversational, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 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 sex scenes and mature TV content (for example 'Sex Scenes and Shakespeare With David Tennant'), with no explicit flag set.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hollywoodreporter.com/topic/tvs-top-5 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438063915 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/PMC4512504884 |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Heather McMahan Finds the Comedy in Her Cancellation | 2026-10-15 | 38 min |
| Patrick Brammall Joins the Ranks of Australia's Great Exports | 2026-10-08 | 35 min |
| Sharon Horgan Is the Comedic Bard of Gen X | 2026-10-02 | 39 min |
| Inside 'Adults' Season 2 Ascent With Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw | 2026-09-25 | 40 min |
| Does Liz Meriwether Have a Genre Bingo Card? | 2026-08-20 | 37 min |
| Diarra Kilpatrick + Hot IMAX Summer! | 2026-08-10 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Each week, The Hollywood Reporter’s Mikey O’Connell attempts to stay on top of the latest in TV and entertainment (and stay sane) with a little help from his colleagues, friends and a revolving door of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers.
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About I'm Having an Episode
I'm Having an Episode is a weekly TV and entertainment podcast published by The Hollywood Reporter. Mikey O'Connell hosts the show, which brings in colleagues and a rotating group of actors, comics, writers, showrunners and filmmakers, according to the feed description. The feed lists 304 episodes since December 2018, a weekly cadence and a median length of about 43 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 505 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, and the show is listed under TV Reviews and Entertainment News. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume, cadence and the show's publisher. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show suits brands in streaming, entertainment and media.
At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys one ad read inside an episode. The show fits brands that want entertainment-literate listeners and can accept mature TV topics.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. I'm Having an Episode can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about I'm Having an Episode
How much does I'm Having an Episode charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing comes from the show's contact.
What is I'm Having an Episode about?
The show is a weekly TV and entertainment podcast from The Hollywood Reporter, hosted by Mikey O'Connell. Guests include actors, comics, writers and showrunners.
How do I contact I'm Having an Episode about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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