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Just the Zoo of Us

Hosted by Ellen Weatherford, Christian Weatherford

Just the Zoo of Us is hosted by Ellen and Christian Weatherford, who review animal species and rate them out of ten for effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. The show has 374 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Just the Zoo of Us

A weekly family-friendly show rating animals, with a loyal Apple audience

  • 374 episodes released weekly with a 4.8 average Apple rating from 588 ratings
  • Non-explicit family audience of parents and children interested in animals and science
  • Host-read sponsor segments fit naturally within animal facts and species reviews
Best forchildren's education brandspet productsnature and outdoor gear
Watch forAudience estimates are inferred from ratings, not measured downloads, so confirm with the host before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Pets40%
Science35%
Family and Parenting25%
Formats
co-hosted banter, educational segment, listener Q&A, guest interview
Tone
playful, informative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 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 50%: 588 Apple ratings (rating band 200 to 1,000) with a 2019 start, 374 episodes, weekly cadence, Simplecast hosting, and an independent show with no named sponsors, adjusted for the Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutwhich animals are rated highesthow to submit an animal for reviewanimal biology and behavior facts
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
35%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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. The show lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles and description cover animal species and conservation with no explicit flags; the show is marked non-explicit 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

Benchmark score: 92 / 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

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

Join us, Ellen and Christian Weatherford, while we review your favorite species of animals and rate them out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. More information can be found at justthezooofus.com 😊 Got a species you want us to review? Submit your animal friend to us at ellen@justthezooofus.com and when we review your animal we'll give you a shoutout! 😊 Cover art…
Just the Zoo of Us's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Just the Zoo of Us

Just the Zoo of Us is a weekly podcast hosted by Ellen and Christian Weatherford, according to the show feed and its website, justthezooofus.com. Each episode reviews an animal species and rates it out of ten in effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics. The feed lists 374 episodes, with a median length of about 55 minutes.

The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 588 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on those ratings and the show's age, and listeners are likely to be families and animal enthusiasts. These audience figures are estimates, not measured data.

The feed shows no sponsors so far. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in children's education, pet products and nature categories should consider sponsoring the show.

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

Questions about Just the Zoo of Us

How much does Just the Zoo of Us charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the host's terms.

What is Just the Zoo of Us about?

Just the Zoo of Us is a weekly podcast where Ellen and Christian Weatherford review animal species and rate them out of ten for effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics.

How do I contact Just the Zoo of Us about sponsoring an episode?

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

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