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Michael and Us

Hosted by Luke Savage, Will Sloan

Michael and Us is hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan, two co-hosts who discuss culture, politics and the state of the world. The show has 500 episodes released roughly every 4.5 days, with a median length of about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Michael and Us

Politically engaged film and culture listeners across 500 episodes with a loyal Patreon base.

  • Apple Podcasts shows 629 ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • The show has released 500 episodes since August 2021, with a new episode roughly every 4.5 days.
  • Subscriber-only episodes on Patreon indicate listeners willing to pay for the content.
Best forMedia and streaming brandsBooks, movies and cultural productsBrand awareness campaigns for adult audiences
Watch forThe show is explicit and politically charged, so brands need a suitability review before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics35%
Movies25%
Society25%
Books and Literature15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, topical commentary, listener-supported subscriber episodes
Tone
irreverent, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 629 maps to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, supported by a 500-episode back catalog and a Patreon subscriber model; the show is hosted on SoundCloud, not a major ad-network platform.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the show's take on current politics?Which films are covered and why?How can I access the subscriber-only episodes?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
Other12%
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

Funding is through Patreon, linked in the description (https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus) for subscriber-only episodes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

The Apple feed is flagged explicit, and titles such as 'Smells Like NC-17 Spirit' signal adult film content; political commentary is central to the show.

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: 93 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

A podcast about culture, politics, and our crumbling world. Hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan. Exclusive subscriber-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/overview
Michael and Us's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Michael and Us

Michael and Us is a culture and politics podcast hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan. According to the show's feed and Patreon page, the program covers current politics, film, books and society in a co-hosted format, with episodes released about every 4.5 days and a median length of roughly 48 minutes. The feed has 500 episodes, and some episodes are preview clips or subscriber-only releases.

Apple Podcasts lists 629 ratings with a 4.5 average, which indicates a substantial and engaged audience. Listener estimates are based on these ratings and the show's back catalog, not on published download data: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing to adults aged 25 to 44 and a majority male listenership in the United States. The feed is flagged explicit, so the show suits brands with adult-audience campaigns.

The show carries no sponsor mentions in the feed, and it is funded through Patreon. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Brands in media, books, film and cultural products who are comfortable with explicit political content should consider sponsoring the show.

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

Questions about Michael and Us

How much does Michael and Us charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would typically cost $90 to $625 per episode. Contact the show through Starbooked to confirm current rates.

What is Michael and Us about?

Michael and Us is a co-hosted podcast by Luke Savage and Will Sloan covering culture, politics, film, books and society. The show has released 500 episodes and is flagged explicit in its feed.

How do I contact Michael and Us about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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