Jesuitical
Jesuitical is a weekly podcast from America Media, hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis, with honest conversations about the Catholic Church and the wider world. The show has 450 episodes and typical episodes run about 53 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
A committed faith-and-news audience of Catholic listeners, with a 4.7 Apple rating.
- Over 1,000 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average signal a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 53 minutes give a sponsor repeated, sustained presence.
- Recent episodes cover papal news, church issues and the Catholic response to A.I., drawing an attentive audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, explainer
- Tone
- conversational, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 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
Family friendly
Episode titles discuss sexuality and church teaching ("How Catholics became obsessed with sex (and rules)", "Pope Leo on same-sex blessings"), and the show is explicit=0 in the feed.
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.americamagazine.org/jesuiticalshow |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1210902931 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/AMMD2442073612 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Leo XIV biographer on the pope’s cancer diagnosis and unlikely journey | 2026-10-15 | 49 min |
| Why the Catholic Church still struggles to minister to families | 2026-10-08 | 53 min |
| French Catholicism Reborn? What happened on Pope Leo’s visit to France | 2026-10-01 | 45 min |
| Fulton Sheen: The First Celebrity Bishop | 2026-09-24 | 48 min |
| U.S. Bishops are finding their voice. What will they say about A.I.? | 2026-09-17 | 42 min |
| SSPX Excommunicated: History, Pope Leo and why it all goes back to Vat | 2026-09-10 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Jesuitical is a podcast from America Media for saints and sinners. Tune in every week for honest conversations about the Catholic Church and our world today—sometimes over drinks. Hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis. AMDG
About Jesuitical
Jesuitical is a weekly podcast from America Media that offers honest conversations about the Catholic Church and the world today. Hosts Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis describe themselves on the show's website as two young, hip, lay editors. The feed lists 450 episodes, and recent episodes typically run about 53 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,018 ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on that rating count and the show's age and cadence, the show's downloads per episode are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000, though this is an estimate and not a published figure. Listeners are likely to be Catholic or interested in Catholic affairs, and the audience skews toward adults aged 45 and over.
The feed and Apple listing show no visible sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits faith-based products, publishers and brands seeking an attentive religious audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Jesuitical can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Jesuitical
How much does Jesuitical charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625. Exact rates depend on the sponsor and placement, and the show's contact details are on its page on Starbooked.
What is Jesuitical about?
Jesuitical is a weekly America Media podcast with honest conversations about the Catholic Church and the world today. Recent episodes cover papal news, church teaching and faith in modern culture.
How do I contact Jesuitical about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can be made from the show's Starbooked profile.
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