Lewis Black's Rantcast is a weekly comedy podcast where Grammy-winning comedian Lewis Black rants about news, culture and listener-submitted gripes. The show has 290 episodes since July 2020, typically about 34 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Grammy-winning comedian's weekly rant show with a loyal, rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 829 ratings averaging 4.7 stars out of 5.
- Weekly episodes run about 34 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll.
- Lewis Black's audience follows him from Comedy Central's The Daily Show and Pixar's Inside Out.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, listener-submitted segments, live recording
- Tone
- irreverent, animated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Studio71
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed titles; the description lists a Studio71 advertising email for partnerships.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode 275 'It's Too Fucking Hot!' and the feed's explicit flag of 1 indicate strong language; political commentary appears in titles such as 'We The People, Not I De Guy'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lewisblacksrantcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1523767362 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/lewisblack |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 287 - The Sans | 2026-10-14 | 39 min |
| 286 - Fog City | 2026-10-07 | 38 min |
| 285 - Way Out West | 2026-09-30 | 35 min |
| 284 - In Ohio | 2026-09-23 | 23 min |
| 283 - Going West | 2026-09-16 | 26 min |
| 282 - More From The Middle | 2026-09-09 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Lewis Black has some things to get off his chest! With his weekly podcast "Lewis Black’s Rantcast," the Grammy-winning comedian does just that. Channeling his anger in ways only a man who’s devoted his entire life to ranting can do. The tirades are sometimes big, other times small, yet they are always fun-spirited and truly hilarious. No topic is safe from Black’s trademark style of comedic…
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About Lewis Black's Rantcast
Lewis Black's Rantcast is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Grammy-winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black, as described on the show's official website and in its feed. Each episode features Black ranting about news, culture and the places he visits on tour, with listener-submitted gripes read aloud. The show has 290 episodes since July 2020 and releases weekly, with typical episodes around 34 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 829 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5. Based on those ratings and the show's network affiliation, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, though podcasts do not publish exact figures. The audience is likely skewed toward adults aged 25 and over, mostly in the United States. The feed shows a Studio71 advertising contact but no sponsor mentions in recent episode titles.
Brands in comedy, beverage, snack and live-event categories that want an adult audience fit this show best. Based on the estimated audience, host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $630 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lewis Black's Rantcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lewis Black's Rantcast
How much does Lewis Black's Rantcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the package and placement agreed with the show.
What is Lewis Black's Rantcast about?
It is a weekly comedy podcast where stand-up comedian Lewis Black rants about news, culture and touring life, and reads listener-submitted gripes. Episodes run about 34 minutes.
How do I contact Lewis Black's Rantcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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