Love and Radio, hosted by Nick van der Kolk, presents in-depth, produced interviews with a wide range of subjects, from the unusual to the moving. The show has 95 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 13 days, with a median length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated). Rate range: $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Acclaimed, long-running documentary interviews with an engaged, loyal audience
- Over 2,300 Apple ratings with a 4.6 average, signaling an invested listener base.
- Median episode length of about 40 minutes gives sponsor messages room to land.
- Reviewed in The New York Times, The Atlantic and The Guardian, and award-winning at Third Coast.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, serialized series
- Tone
- intimate, eccentric
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 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
The feed carries an explicit flag, and titles such as Death of an Artist, Calipatria and Blood In, Blood Out reference crime, prison and death.
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 | loveandradio.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id84389707 |
| RSS feed | feed.loveandradio.org/loveplusradio |
Benchmark score: 22 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| L+R Presents: Death of an Artist | 2026-09-03 | 42 min |
| L+R Presents: The Truth | 2026-06-30 | 35 min |
| L+R Presents: Conversations with Ghosts | 2026-04-20 | 32 min |
| Blood Memory #10: Three Strikes | 2026-04-06 | 50 min |
| Blood Memory #09: The Outside World | 2026-03-30 | 1 h 5 min |
| Blood Memory #08: Habeas Corpus | 2026-03-24 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 46 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.
Nick van der Kolk's Love and Radio features in-depth, otherworldly-produced interviews with an eclectic range of subjects, from the seedy to the sublime. Get inside the mind of a rogue taxidermist. Find out what it's like to experience a stroke firsthand. Or spend time with an artist who gives away her life savings every night. You've never heard anything like it before.
About Love and Radio
Love and Radio is a documentary-style podcast hosted by Nick van der Kolk, featuring in-depth, produced interviews with people from unusual and unexpected walks of life, as described on the show's About page on loveandradio.org. The show has 95 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 13 days, and episodes typically run about 40 minutes according to the RSS feed.
The show is hosted on Megaphone and holds a 4.6 average from 2,306 ratings on Apple Podcasts. The website describes the show as having won top honors at the Third Coast Festival and as having been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic and The Guardian. Listener numbers are not published; based on the ratings count, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. An estimated sponsorship at $40 to $200 per episode would suit brands seeking a thoughtful, adult audience, particularly in media, arts or premium lifestyle categories. The explicit flag and dark subject matter make it a poor fit for family-oriented advertisers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Love and Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Love and Radio
How much does Love and Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed format and placement.
What is Love and Radio about?
Love and Radio features in-depth, produced interviews with people from unusual walks of life, from the seedy to the sublime. Recent series include Blood Memory and a number of Love and Radio Presents specials.
How do I contact Love and Radio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also lists a general contact address.
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