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Krystal Kyle & Friends

Hosted by Krystal Ball, Kyle Kulinski

Krystal Ball, cohost of Breaking Points, and Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, discuss politics, philosophy and current events with guests. The show has 297 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes around 60 minutes. Estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Krystal Kyle & Friends

Politically engaged weekly audience of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode

  • 297 episodes at a steady weekly cadence since December 2020.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from about 1,600 ratings.
  • Long-form episodes around 60 minutes give sponsor messages room to land.
Best formedia and subscription servicesbooks and long-form publicationscivic and nonprofit campaigns
Watch forHeavily political content; brands need a tolerance for partisan commentary and charged guests.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics70%
News & Politics20%
Society10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
Tone
opinionated, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows about 1,600 ratings, which maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band, adjusted for a weekly cadence over five years and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the current state of US politics?How do the hosts view recent foreign policy decisions?What do guests like Vaush and Joy Reid argue?
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia3%
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
Politicshigh

Political commentary dominates the episode titles and description; feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), but adult-leaning themes appear in show description ('random BS').

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: 93 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Episode 298: Vaush2026-10-111 h 1 min
Episode 297: Touré2026-10-0351 min
Episode 296: Mike Prysner2026-09-2650 min
Episode 295: Camila Lourdes Galarza2026-09-2146 min
Episode 294: Gil Durán2026-09-1259 min
Episode 293: Garrison Lovely2026-09-1255 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Krystal Ball, cohost of Breaking Points podcast, and Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk, dive into politics, philosophy and random BS with people they like.
Krystal Kyle & Friends's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Krystal Kyle & Friends

Krystal Kyle & Friends is a weekly political and philosophy podcast hosted by Krystal Ball, cohost of Breaking Points, and Kyle Kulinski, host of Secular Talk. According to the show's feed and Buzzsprout listing, the program has released 297 episodes since December 2020, typically running about 60 minutes. Each episode features the hosts discussing politics with guests and people they like.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.5 average rating from about 1,600 ratings, which places it in a mid-sized listener band. Listener estimates, not published figures, suggest 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 and a majority male listenership. No sponsors appear in the feed.

Based on an estimated audience of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits brands seeking politically engaged listeners willing to hear long-form commentary.

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

Questions about Krystal Kyle & Friends

How much does Krystal Kyle & Friends charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode under Starbooked's standard rate range. Final pricing depends on the show's terms.

What is Krystal Kyle & Friends about?

The show is a weekly political and philosophy podcast hosted by Krystal Ball and Kyle Kulinski, featuring discussions with guests on current events, politics and related topics, typically running about 60 minutes per episode.

How do I contact Krystal Kyle & Friends about sponsoring an episode?

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

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