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MacBreak Weekly (Video)

Hosted by Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, Christina Warren

MacBreak Weekly, hosted by Leo Laporte with Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell and Christina Warren, covers Apple news, products and software. The show has 20 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 2 hours 25 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000 (estimated), with a rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor MacBreak Weekly (Video)

Long-running Apple news show with a loyal, high-rated audience

  • 375 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.3 average suggest an engaged, established listener base.
  • Weekly episodes since 2012 on the TWiT network give sponsors consistent recurring placements.
  • Experienced panel of Apple commentators makes host-read tech endorsements credible.
Best forconsumer electronicssoftware and appspremium accessories
Watch forAudience skews toward established Apple enthusiasts, so budget-tier or unrelated categories may underperform.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing85%
Business & Finance10%
Hobbies & Interests5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup, panel discussion
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent40/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 375 Apple ratings (band 50 to 200 shifted up for a long-running show with weekly cadence and a Podcast Index popularity of 9), TWiT network hosting, and long episode length.
Audience asks aboutWhat does Apple's latest announcement mean for users?Is a new Apple product worth buying?How will Apple's AI features change Siri and iOS?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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
Yes

The description and funding links promote Club TWiT membership for ad-free feeds, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover product and business news only.

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: 88 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech. From AI to Vision Pro, iPad to iPhone, these Apple experts know-all and tell-all. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this…
MacBreak Weekly (Video)'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About MacBreak Weekly (Video)

MacBreak Weekly is a weekly Apple news and analysis podcast from the TWiT network, hosted by Leo Laporte with Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell and Christina Warren, according to the show's feed and website. Each episode runs about two and a half hours and covers iOS, Mac, iPad, Apple Vision Pro and the company's business news. The feed lists 20 recent episodes released every Tuesday.

The show has 375 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.3, per Apple Podcasts data. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and network hosting, estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 50,000 per episode. The show's funding link promotes Club TWiT membership for ad-free feeds, and no sponsors were named in the feed.

Brands in consumer electronics, software and premium accessories are the natural fit. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode, depending on the final audience size.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. MacBreak Weekly (Video) can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about MacBreak Weekly (Video)

How much does MacBreak Weekly charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current audience and the terms agreed with the publisher.

What is MacBreak Weekly about?

MacBreak Weekly is a weekly podcast covering Apple news, products and software. Hosts Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell and Christina Warren analyze announcements and industry developments in roughly two and a half hour episodes.

How do I contact MacBreak Weekly 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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