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Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s

Podcast · listentosassy.com · EN
Hosted by Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon, David T. Cole

Listen To Sassy, hosted by Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon and David T. Cole, is an issue-by-issue deep dive into Sassy magazine, the 1988-1994 teen title. With 181 episodes released roughly every two weeks and median runtimes near 45 minutes, the show has an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Suggested sponsorship rate is $40 to $150 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s

Reach nostalgic Gen-X listeners in an engaged, high-rated 90s culture show

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 256 ratings signals a loyal, attentive audience.
  • Biweekly episodes with a deep archive of 181 episodes give sponsors sustained presence.
  • Co-hosted, witty, nostalgic tone suits fashion, beauty, music and lifestyle brands.
Best forfashion and beauty brandsvintage and retro productsawareness campaigns
Watch forExplicit flag and frank discussion of 1990s sexism and sexuality, so suit brands accordingly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Arts & Entertainment40%
Pop Culture25%
Style & Fashion20%
Society15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, issue-by-issue review, guest interview
Tone
nostalgic, witty
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 256 Apple ratings points to the 2,000 to 8,000 band, with a 181-episode archive, biweekly cadence, Audioboom hosting, and a 9/9 Podcast Index popularity score supporting the upper part of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat did Sassy magazine cover in a given 1991 issue?Which 90s bands, celebrities and trends were featured?How did teen culture and fashion look in the early 1990s?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
35%35-44
35%45+
Gender
60%women
40%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 website links to a club subscription and a store, which are owned products rather than third-party sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles reference sexism and 1991 sexual health topics such as 'Sexism' and 'Relationship Readiness' in a discussion context.

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: 69 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

From 1988-1994, Sassy was the coolest magazine going for Gen-X teens. Celebrate that golden time by joining Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon and David T. Cole for a deep dive into every one of its 80 glorious issues and remember what it was like hanging out with Jane, Christina, Catherine, Karen, and the whole crew, learning What Now, What Next, and so much more!
Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s

Listen To Sassy is a podcast from Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon and David T. Cole that works through every issue of Sassy, the teen magazine published from 1988 to 1994. Each episode covers a single issue's sections, including Teen Life, Fashion Etc., Pop Culture and Slumber Party, with the hosts sharing commentary and occasional guests. The show, according to the feed and the website, runs 181 episodes on a roughly two-week cadence, with median runtimes near 45 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 256 ratings with an average of 4.9. The hosts are named on the show's website and contact page, which also lists their social accounts. Listener figures are estimates: the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward Gen-X adults who grew up with the magazine.

No third-party sponsors appear in the feed or website. Estimated host-read rates run about $40 to $150 per episode, which suits fashion, beauty, retro and lifestyle brands seeking a nostalgic, engaged audience. Brands wanting to sponsor should be comfortable with the show's explicit rating.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Listen To Sassy: Life In The 90s

How much does Listen To Sassy charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read rates run about $40 to $150 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode and the standard Starbooked rate. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's own terms.

What is Listen To Sassy about?

Listen To Sassy is an issue-by-issue deep dive into Sassy magazine, the teen title published from 1988 to 1994. Hosts Tara Ariano, Pamela Ribon and David T. Cole discuss fashion, pop culture, teen life and the era's cultural references.

How do I contact Listen To Sassy about sponsoring an episode?

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

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