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Into the Mix

Hosted by Ashley C. Ford

Into the Mix is a Ben & Jerry's and ABF Creative podcast hosted by Ashley C. Ford that tells stories of everyday people who became activists on issues of justice and community. The show has 52 episodes, releases roughly weekly with a 35 to 40 minute typical length, and an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Estimated rate: $120 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Into the Mix

Brand-owned justice storytelling with a 4.3 rating and a loyal progressive audience

  • 527 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.3 average across a catalog of 52 episodes since 2020.
  • Long-form episodes of about 35 to 40 minutes, released roughly weekly, with high production values.
  • Stories centred on community organizing, climate, voter access and prison labor.
Best forbrand reputation and values campaignsfood and beverage awareness
Watch forThe show is run by Ben & Jerry's itself, so an outside sponsor may face limited available slots and a very political tone.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society60%
Arts & Entertainment25%
Food & Drink15%
Formats
narrative, documentary, interview
Tone
inspiring, serious
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 527 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 2020 listing date, a corporate brand publisher, weekly cadence and a 52-episode catalog.
Audience asks aboutHow did this person become an activist?What is the story behind the justice issue covered?How are communities organizing around prison labor, climate or voter access?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Produced adpre-recorded ad inserted
Brands seen
Ben & Jerry'sABF Creative
Categories promoted
ice cream
Affiliate links
No

The show is published by Ben & Jerry's and ABF Creative, and the description frames it as a Ben & Jerry's podcast with no separate sponsor mentions in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Episode titles such as 'War on Woke' and 'Prison Labor & the Exception in the 13th Amendment' cover politically contested topics, and a cannabis injustice story is described.

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: 72 / 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 marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A new season of Into The Mix, a Ben & Jerry’s podcast about joy and justice, is back! Hosted by Ashley C. Ford, we’re bringing you inspiring stories from unexpected heroes. People who didn’t set out to be activists, but found themselves stepping up for something bigger than themselves. Like a singer/songwriter whose music headlines protests; an award-winning journalist whose story of being…
Into the Mix's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Into the Mix

Into the Mix is a podcast produced by Ben & Jerry's and ABF Creative and hosted by Ashley C. Ford, according to the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode runs about 35 to 40 minutes and tells the stories of people who stepped into activism on issues including prison labor, voter suppression, climate and immigration. The show has published 52 episodes since September 2020, with a weekly cadence and a recent season that began in 2026.

Apple Podcasts shows 527 ratings with a 4.3 average, which suggests an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates and are not published by the show. No outside sponsors were found in the feed, since the show is produced by its parent brand.

Brands seeking values-driven audiences in the social justice space may fit this show. A host-read or produced placement at an estimated $120 to $620 per episode may suit campaigns focused on civic engagement or brand purpose.

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

Questions about Into the Mix

How much does Into the Mix charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll rate of about $120 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and availability.

What is Into the Mix about?

Into the Mix is a Ben & Jerry's and ABF Creative podcast hosted by Ashley C. Ford. It tells stories of people who became activists on justice issues, released about weekly.

How do I contact Into the Mix 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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