Live Wire with Luke Burbank is a weekly arts and culture podcast hosted by Luke Burbank, known from Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Each episode blends interviews with musicians, writers, filmmakers and comedians. It has 771 episodes since 2014, released weekly, typically about 52 minutes long. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Rate: about $90 to $630 per episode. Distinctive detail: a mix of guests in each episode.
Weekly arts interviews with a loyal, culturally engaged listenership
- 771 episodes since 2014 with a steady weekly cadence
- Recent guests include authors, musicians, filmmakers and comedians
- Apple rating of 4.6 across 316 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, multi-guest conversation, rebroadcast
- Tone
- witty, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles name authors, musicians and comedians with no explicit flags; the feed carries no explicit marking.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | livewireradio.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id199024793 |
| RSS feed | feed.livewireradio.org/ |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Roberts and Gaby Moreno | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| Susan Orlean and David Ramirez | 2026-10-09 | 53 min |
| Eliot Glazer, Paisley Rekdal, and Jonny's Day Out | 2026-10-02 | 52 min |
| Tamara Yajia, Susan Rice, and Anna Tivel | 2026-09-25 | 52 min |
| Sean Sherman, Jackie Kashian, and Laura Veirs | 2026-09-18 | 51 min |
| Alexis Okeowo, Maria Bamford, and Pete Droge | 2026-09-11 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Like late-night for radio, Live Wire is hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) and artfully blends an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, and cultural observers.
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About Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Live Wire with Luke Burbank is a weekly arts and culture interview show hosted by Luke Burbank, who is also known from Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. Each episode brings together several guests from music, literature, film and comedy, according to the show's website and feed. The show has released 771 episodes since November 2014, typically running about 52 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 316 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, we estimate between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely older, US-based and interested in books and the arts.
No sponsors appear in the recent feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Premium lifestyle, publishing and cultural brands are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Live Wire with Luke Burbank can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Live Wire with Luke Burbank
How much does Live Wire with Luke Burbank charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Live Wire with Luke Burbank about?
It is a weekly arts and culture interview show hosted by Luke Burbank, featuring guests from music, literature, film and comedy, with episodes of about 52 minutes.
How do I contact Live Wire with Luke Burbank 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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