Mad Food is a comedic food podcast hosted by Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro, covering restaurants, cooking, eating habits, hospitality and interviews with chefs and celebrities. The show has 201 episodes and releases roughly every three days, with a median length near 48 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate range of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Comedic Los Angeles food show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 337 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- 201 episodes released roughly every three days build consistent recurring exposure for a sponsor.
- Host-read format fits food, kitchen, beverage and dining brands seeking an informed, conversational endorsement.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, restaurant review, interview, Q&A
- Tone
- comedic, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 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
Feed is flagged explicit and episode titles reference late night eating and bar-adjacent topics, though content is primarily food-focused.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | madfood.substack.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1437334078 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/10e8692b4/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Q&A: Best & Worst Fall Ingredients, Max's Wedding, An Egg Roll Debate, | 2026-10-17 | 50 min |
| Q&A: Influencers vs. Food Critics, Does A Good Restaurant Have To Offe | 2026-10-14 | 50 min |
| Max's Jordanador Review, The Greatest Food Event Coming Soon, Matū Bre | 2026-10-10 | 52 min |
| $60 NYC Bread & The Food Influencer Test | 2026-10-07 | 40 min |
| An Inhospitable Ranch Rant & Was The Venice Seafood Schlep Worth It? | 2026-10-03 | 50 min |
| Q&A: Dining Companion Pros & Cons, Paris Confusion, The Future, LA Tim | 2026-09-30 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Comedic food talk covering restaurants, cooking, eating habits, hospitality, and even some respectful interviews with big name chefs, celebrities, and regular schnooks hosted by Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro (the team formerly of Air Jordan: A Food Podcast). Straight outta Los Angeles, but covering the entire mad food world.
About Mad Food
Mad Food is a comedic food podcast hosted by Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro, the team formerly behind Air Jordan: A Food Podcast. According to the show's feed and website, it covers restaurants, cooking, eating habits, hospitality and interviews with chefs and celebrities, with a Los Angeles focus. The show has 201 episodes, releases roughly every three days, and typical episodes run around 48 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 337 ratings with a 4.8 average, and the show carries a Podcast Index popularity of 9. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. No sponsors were seen in the feed or the website.
Brands in restaurants, food products, cooking tools and beverages may find the show a fit for host-read mid-roll placements. Estimated rates run about $90 to $630 per episode, depending on audience size.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mad Food can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Mad Food
How much does Mad Food charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates for Mad Food run about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor's package.
What is Mad Food about?
Mad Food is a comedic food podcast hosted by Jordan Okun and Max Shapiro. It covers restaurants, cooking, eating habits, hospitality and interviews with chefs and celebrities, with a Los Angeles focus.
How do I contact Mad Food about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Mad Food can also be booked through Starbooked when the show is boosted.
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