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Love in a F*cked Up World

Hosted by Dean Spade

Love in a F*cked Up World is hosted by Dean Spade and covers relationships through a queer and trans liberation lens, with guest interviews and advice episodes. The show has 31 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor Love in a F*cked Up World

Engaged relationship-advice listeners, rated five stars on Apple Podcasts

  • 187 Apple ratings, all five stars, signalling an unusually loyal early audience.
  • Guest-driven episodes with activists and writers hold listeners for around 54 minutes.
  • Fixed fortnightly cadence gives sponsors predictable placements across the year.
Best forRelationship and wellbeing productsMission-aligned brands seeking values-driven audiences
Watch forExplicit flag and frequent profanity limit placements to brands comfortable with adult-rated content.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Dating and Relationships70%
Politics and Social Issues30%
Formats
interview, AMA, solo advice
Tone
reflective, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 40%: 187 Apple ratings in the 200 to 1,000 band after a one-band uplift for a show under two years old, offset by the absence of sponsors and a mid-range episode length.
Audience asks aboutHow do I handle resentment in a relationship?How do I give and receive feedback without conflict?How do I maintain friendships while keeping my boundaries?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Explicit flag is set in the feed and the title contains strong profanity; discussion of sexual and romantic relationships and prison relationships is present.

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: 61 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Ericka Hart2026-10-151 h 1 min
Accountability2026-10-0125 min
AMA with Jessica Lanyadoo on Confidentiality, Self Care, and Maintaini2026-09-1644 min
Love and Relationships Across Prison Walls (Part 1)2026-05-2852 min
Gossip2026-05-1416 min
Resentment2026-04-3025 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Why do so many of us act our worst in relationships? How can we hold on to our liberatory values even when strong feelings are involved? For 25 years, Dean Spade has been working in movements for queer and trans liberation and to end police, prisons, immigration enforcement, and war. In his new podcast, Love in a F*cked Up World, Dean and his guests offer concrete tools for building and…
Love in a F*cked Up World's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Love in a F*cked Up World

Love in a F*cked Up World is hosted by Dean Spade, an activist and author whose website describes 25 years of work in queer and trans liberation movements. The show uses interviews, audience questions and solo advice episodes to examine how people build and sustain relationships while holding liberatory values, according to the show's description in the Podcast Index and feed.

The podcast has 31 episodes in its feed, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 54 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 187 ratings averaging five stars. The show is marked explicit. Audience figures are estimates: based on the Apple rating count, listeners are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a listener base that appears to skew toward adults aged 25 to 44.

The feed shows no sponsors. Estimated rates run from $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, which suits relationship, wellbeing or values-led brands that can work within an explicit-rated show.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Love in a F*cked Up World can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Love in a F*cked Up World

How much does Love in a F*cked Up World 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. Exact pricing depends on the placement and the show's current terms.

What is Love in a F*cked Up World about?

The show, hosted by Dean Spade, covers relationships through a queer and trans liberation lens. Episodes feature guest interviews, audience questions and solo advice on topics like resentment, feedback and friendship.

How do I contact Love in a F*cked Up World 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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