Mega, hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess, is an improvised satire of megachurches and evangelical subculture, produced by Hey Sugar Inc. It has 104 episodes released weekly, typically about 34 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Critically acclaimed religious satire with Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,238 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 1,152 five-star ratings.
- Weekly episodes of about 34 minutes feature a rotating roster of comedians and podcasters.
- Named "Best Satire" by Vulture, with a loyal audience built over more than eight years.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- improvised sketch, guest interview, signature character segment
- Tone
- satirical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 38 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Supercast
- Categories promoted
- subscription audio
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links the full show to Supercast, a paid subscription platform, and no host-read sponsor is named in the last 20 episode titles.
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Titles such as "Filicide Surprise with Jim Woods" and "A BJ for Gray?" carry adult and dark comedic content, and the show satirizes religion and politics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.megathepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1425141892 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/mega |
Benchmark score: 45 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Yearning Man | 2026-10-04 | 39 min |
| A Big Announcement with Will Hines | 2026-09-27 | 34 min |
| Canof, Pringles | 2026-09-20 | 32 min |
| The Vaseline Boys with Jen Spyra | 2026-09-13 | 32 min |
| Pigs in a Banquet with Tommy Bechtold | 2026-09-06 | 38 min |
| Al Gore Rhythm | 2026-08-30 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
An improvised satire from the staff of a fictional mega church. The full Mega experience is on Supercast. Mega is a critically acclaimed podcast that satirizes contemporary megachurches and their associated evangelical subculture. Hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess it was named "Best Satire" by Vulture. Mega features a variety of comedians, actors, podcasters and thinkers including Louie…
About Mega
Mega is a satirical improvised podcast produced by Hey Sugar Inc. that parodies megachurches and evangelical subculture. Hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess, according to the feed, the show features guests including comedians, actors, and podcasters, and its website describes the premise as a fictional mega church staff. Episodes run weekly, typically 28 to 38 minutes, with 104 episodes in the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,238 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the show's listed categories include Comedy and Religion and Spirituality. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States.
Sponsors are not named in the recent episode titles or description, and the show's full version is offered through Supercast. Estimated rate is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, suited to subscription, streaming, and comedy-focused brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mega can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Mega
How much does Mega charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Mega's estimated host-read mid-roll rate is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode and an $18 to $25 CPM.
What is Mega about?
Mega is an improvised comedy podcast that satirizes megachurches and evangelical culture, with guests including comedians and podcasters. It is hosted by Holly Laurent and Greg Hess.
How do I contact Mega 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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