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Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb is an iHeartPodcasts interview show hosted by Hoda Kotb, where entertainment figures, athletes and wellness experts discuss finding joy. The feed lists 22 weekly episodes of about 47 minutes since June 2026. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $630. Guests include Harry Connick Jr. and Seth Meyers.

Why brands sponsor Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb

A weekly, well-known-host interview show built around wellness and positivity

  • Hoda Kotb interviews guests such as Harry Connick Jr., Seth Meyers and Joanna Gaines, per the episode titles.
  • Launched in June 2026 and already holds 184 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 stars.
  • Published weekly by iHeartPodcasts, with episodes of about 47 minutes that suit longer host-read segments.
Best forwellness and self-care productsconsumer lifestyle brandsbooks and journals
Watch foriHeart network sales may control ad placement, and download estimates are low confidence for a show only a few months old.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Personal Growth35%
Celebrity Culture30%
Health & Wellness20%
Family & Relationships15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
warm, uplifting
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent55/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Based on 184 Apple Podcasts ratings, shifted up one band because the show launched in June 2026, plus iHeart distribution, a celebrity host and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutHow guests find joy after loss or a breakupWhat practical tools build a more joyful lifeWhich celebrity guest is on this week
Age
6%18-24
20%25-34
28%35-44
46%45+
Gender
72%women
28%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States88%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcasts
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The feed names iHeartPodcasts as publisher and shows no sponsor mentions in titles or description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and the description frames the show as 'candid, uplifting, and moving' conversations.

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: 84 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Joy 101: Kelli Giddish2026-10-1246 min
Joy 101: Harry Connick Jr.2026-10-0947 min
Joy 101: Carrie Preston2026-10-0545 min
Joy 101: Taylor Dayne2026-09-2848 min
Joy 101: Seth Meyers2026-09-2155 min
Joy 101: Hasan Minhaj2026-09-1449 min

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

Joy is essential. And it's also elusive. You can't order it, borrow it, or simply hope it into life. But now, there's a new and exciting way to start your journey toward a more joyful existence: The Joy 101 Podcast with Hoda! Best known for her Emmy-winning work and co-anchoring Today, Hoda Kotb infuses her authenticity, curiosity, and warmth into conversations with the world’s most fascinating…
Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb

Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb is a weekly interview podcast from iHeartPodcasts. According to the feed description, Hoda Kotb, known for her work co-anchoring Today, talks with entertainment figures, sports icons, wellness experts and everyday people about how they find and experience joy. Topics include joy after a breakup, as an empty-nester, after loss and as a caretaker.

The feed lists 22 episodes since June 2026, released roughly weekly with a median length of about 47 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 184 ratings with a 4.6 average. Recent guests named in titles include Kelli Giddish, Harry Connick Jr. and Seth Meyers.

Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with moderate-to-low confidence, because podcasts do not publish download numbers. At Starbooked's rate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed. It suits wellness, lifestyle and consumer brands that want a warm, long-form setting.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb

How much does Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. The show does not publish rates, and iHeart may set its own pricing.

What is Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb about?

It is a weekly interview show in which Hoda Kotb talks with entertainers, athletes, wellness experts and everyday people about finding joy, including after a breakup, after loss or as a caretaker.

How do I contact Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked. Because it is an iHeartPodcasts title, network sales may handle ad requests.

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