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ill-advised by Bill Nighy

Hosted by Bill Nighy

ill-advised by Bill Nighy is a comedy and arts podcast in which Bill Nighy answers listeners' everyday questions and dilemmas, from wardrobe choices to hiding at parties. It has 29 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a typical length of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor ill-advised by Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy's warm, witty advice show with a loyal listener base

  • A weekly 28-minute comedy format with a recognisable celebrity host and a consistent release schedule.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 642 ratings, a strong sign of an engaged audience.
  • Listener-submitted questions create a natural, conversational context for a host-read integration.
Best forpremium lifestyle brandsUK-focused consumer productsarts and culture brands
Watch forExplicit content and a mixed-age audience may limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Celebrity25%
Lifestyle15%
Formats
listener Q&A, solo monologue, recurring segments
Tone
witty, self-deprecating
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 642 Apple ratings (band of 200 to 1,000 ratings, shifted one band up for a show under two years old), weekly cadence, mid-tier production, Acast hosting, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks abouthow to handle awkward social situationseveryday life advice from a well-known actorBill Nighy's personal anecdotes and recommendations
Age
12%18-24
25%25-34
28%35-44
35%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom60%
🇺🇸 United States15%
Other25%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon funding link for bonus episodes and ad-free listening, referenced in the description; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Explicit flag is set and the titles include 'It's Always A Genitalia Thing' and 'Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow'.

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

Benchmark score: 79 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A podcast for people who don’t get out much and can’t handle it when they do. A refuge for the clumsy and the awkward. Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions and dilemmas without actually making things worse. If you have questions about anything – from choosing the right shirt to how to hide at parties, please send us a voice-note via Instagram…
ill-advised by Bill Nighy's own show description from the podcast feed

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About ill-advised by Bill Nighy

ill-advised by Bill Nighy is a comedy podcast in which actor Bill Nighy answers listener questions and dilemmas, from clothing choices to hiding at parties. The feed describes a show for people who do not get out much, and episodes run around 28 minutes on a weekly cadence across 29 episodes, according to the feed and Acast listing.

The show is produced by EYEPOD Studios, with Alice Williams and Ciara Gregory credited as producers in the feed description. Listeners are invited to submit voice notes through Instagram or email, and bonus content is offered through a Patreon page. Apple Podcasts shows 642 ratings with an average of 4.9. The audience is estimated rather than measured, likely to be UK-based adults across a wide age range.

No sponsors were found in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $620 per episode. It suits premium lifestyle and cultural brands that can accept the show's explicit flag.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. ill-advised by Bill Nighy can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about ill-advised by Bill Nighy

How much does ill-advised by Bill Nighy charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship terms.

What is ill-advised by Bill Nighy about?

It is a comedy show in which Bill Nighy answers listener questions and dilemmas, from everyday advice to awkward social situations, with a recommended book and playlist each week.

How do I contact ill-advised by Bill Nighy 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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