I Need You Guys is a comedy podcast hosted by comedians Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman, who share a friendship of over two decades. Each episode opens their group chat to guests and covers catch-ups and personal confessions. The show has 54 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Comedian friends' group chat reaches a loyal comedy audience weekly
- Weekly episodes with a 4.1 average Apple Podcasts rating from 178 ratings
- Guest-driven format with recurring celebrity comedians such as Ilana Glazer and Pete Holmes
- Hosts' two-decade friendship gives a personal, conversational tone for host-read ads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, recurring segments
- Tone
- irreverent, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 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
The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles such as 'My Country, Titty Freak' and 'Hole For Guys' indicate crude humour.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.smartless.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1844402056 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/Y_k6pGPv |
Benchmark score: 20 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Oops! All Follow-Ups: Discuss Disgust | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 12 min |
| Derrence Perrence (w/ Noah Garfinkel) | 2026-08-25 | 1 h 20 min |
| Uncle’s Bad (w/ Carmen Christopher) | 2026-08-18 | 59 min |
| Oops! All Hatties: Hammersword | 2026-08-11 | 1 h 7 min |
| Mrs Potato Woman (w/ Aparna Nancherla) | 2026-08-04 | 1 h 8 min |
| Re-release: Adult Blondes (w/ John Early) | 2026-07-28 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 48 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman are comedians who've been friends for over two decades. And despite life taking them in all different directions, they are committed to staying in touch and leaning on each other for the type of advice you'd only get from a true friend. “I Need You Guys” is their group chat made public – where they catch up, spill their guts, and welcome new and old…
About I Need You Guys
I Need You Guys is a comedy podcast hosted by Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman, according to the show's feed and the SmartLess website. The three comedians, who have been friends for over two decades, turn their group chat into a public show where they catch up, share personal stories and welcome guests such as Ilana Glazer, Pete Holmes and Alison Roman. The show publishes weekly, with episodes of roughly 50 to 70 minutes, and carries an explicit flag.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 178 ratings and a 4.1 average rating. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is an estimate built from the rating count, cadence, network affiliation and popularity signals. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show is listed under SiriusXM and SmartLess Media.
The show suits comedy, entertainment and consumer brands that want a conversational host-read placement. Estimated rates run from $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the download range and the standard host-read rate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. I Need You Guys can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about I Need You Guys
How much does I Need You Guys charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run from $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is I Need You Guys about?
I Need You Guys is a comedy podcast where Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman, longtime friends, catch up and share personal stories with guests. Episodes release weekly and run about an hour.
How do I contact I Need You Guys 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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