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Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz is an episodic comedy podcast hosted by comedy manager and producer Barry Katz, featuring interviews with Hollywood and comedy figures about their career decisions. The show has 623 episodes since 2013 with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Long-running Hollywood comedy industry interviews with a loyal, career-minded audience

  • 623 episodes since 2013 with a weekly cadence and a strong Apple rating of 4.7 from 936 ratings.
  • Guests include established comedians, producers and managers discussing the business behind their careers.
  • Recurring Ask Me Anything episodes give listeners direct practical advice on breaking into comedy.
Best forCreative education and career toolsEntertainment and media servicesBooks and courses for performers
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings and the show is comedy-focused, so reach is niche rather than mass.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Arts & Entertainment70%
Careers25%
Business5%
Formats
interview, ask me anything, narrative
Tone
candid, inspirational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 936 Apple ratings suggests the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted up one band for the long-running catalog, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 supports the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutHow do comedy managers find and develop talent?How did a specific comedian break into the business?What career decisions led to success in comedy and entertainment?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles reference addiction (Josh Adam Meyers) and adult comedy content, and the feed is not flagged explicit, but the comedy guests suggest some crude language.

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 cadence35 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

A one-of-a-kind insiders look at Hollywood from a totally different perspective. This inspirational weekly series provides an “all access pass” to the entertainment business through the eyes of comedy manager/producer Barry Katz and the industry's biggest "behind the scenes" players who candidly reveal the risky decisions they made that led to the most groundbreaking internet, television, radio,…
Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz is an episodic comedy podcast hosted by Barry Katz, a comedy manager and producer. The show features candid interviews with comedians, managers and entertainment figures about the risky decisions behind their careers, as described in the show's feed and on Art19. It publishes weekly with a median episode length of about 70 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 936 ratings and an average of 4.7 stars, and the show has 623 episodes since July 2013. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode based on rating counts and show age. Listeners are likely people interested in stand-up comedy and entertainment careers.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, which suits creative education, entertainment services and performer-focused brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

How much does Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz about?

The show is a comedy podcast where host Barry Katz interviews comedians, managers and entertainment figures about the career decisions that shaped their work in Hollywood and comedy.

How do I contact Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.