LaunchLeft, hosted by Rain Phoenix, is a music discovery podcast in which established musicians and creatives introduce emerging artists. The show has 181 episodes, roughly one every four weeks, with a median episode length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach music-engaged listeners through intimate conversations with established artists and their emerging discoveries
- 181 episodes since 2019 with an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 178 ratings
- Guests include well-known musicians such as Shepard Fairey, Tune-Yards and Don Was, giving listeners a credible music-industry context
- Median episode runs about 55 minutes, allowing a substantial host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest-led introduction, conversation
- Tone
- enthusiastic, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the show's own website for full video episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Guests include punk and alternative musicians such as Lydia Lunch and Thurston Moore, and the feed is not flagged explicit, though artist conversations may contain strong language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/launchleft |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1294761415 |
| RSS feed | feed.cdnstream1.com/zjb/feed/download/c5/38/f9/c… |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| MELISSA AUF DER MAUR launches Petra Szilagyi | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 12 min |
| THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS launch Tele Novella | 2026-08-25 | 55 min |
| CHUCK D & JOHN DENSMORE launch Jabee & Kamau Daaood | 2026-07-28 | 19 min |
| SHEPARD FAIREY launches DOPE | 2026-06-30 | 1 h 15 min |
| JENNY LEE (WARPAINT) launches Sierra Swan | 2026-05-26 | 48 min |
| MICHAEL DES BARRES launches Night Mover | 2026-04-28 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
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About LaunchLeft
LaunchLeft is a music discovery podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix, as described on the show's Art19 page and feed. Each episode features a well-known musician or creative who introduces an emerging artist, with conversations covering the guest's creative process and the artist they launch. The show has 181 episodes, released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 55 minutes.
The show is co-published with Kast Media and carries a 4.5 average rating from 178 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not published: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward music listeners in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the description links only to the show's own website.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. This suits music services, instrument makers and creative software brands seeking an engaged, music-literate audience. Sources: the show's RSS feed, Apple Podcasts and the Art19 listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. LaunchLeft can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about LaunchLeft
How much does LaunchLeft charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing is set by the show and may differ.
What is LaunchLeft about?
LaunchLeft is a music discovery podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix in which established musicians and creatives introduce emerging artists through in-depth conversations about their process and new music.
How do I contact LaunchLeft 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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