Mick Unplugged is a leadership and personal growth podcast hosted by Mick Hunt, a USA Today bestselling author. Each episode interviews a founder, athlete, or culture-shaper about their 'BECAUSE', the purpose behind their work. The show has 309 episodes, releases roughly every four days, runs about 45 minutes, and is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
Engaged leadership audience hearing high-profile founders and athletes weekly
- Ratings average 4.7 across 2,537 Apple Podcasts ratings, a strong signal of listener loyalty
- Guests include Shark Tank investors, bestselling authors and NFL and MLB figures
- Non-explicit episodes of about 45 minutes suit brands serving founders and professionals
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation
- Tone
- motivational, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 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
Family friendly
Episode titles cover leadership, business and comedy with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | mickhuntofficial.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1731755953 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/YAP1844984381 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Zeitsiff: Building Stronger Kids and Better Leaders | 2026-10-15 | 45 min |
| Mookie G: Behind the Laughter, Finding Purpose and Being Yourself | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
| D.L. Hughley on Charlie's Boy and the Conversation He Never Had | 2026-10-08 | 49 min |
| Dixon Dedman: The Man Behind The Bottle | 2026-10-05 | 53 min |
| Derek Gaunt: Fight Less, Win More Through Tactical Empathy | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 2 min |
| David Pollack: Standards Over Feelings | Re-release | 2026-09-28 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Everybody talks about your WHY. Mick Hunt goes deeper. Mick Unplugged is the leadership and personal growth podcast built on one idea: your BECAUSE is the purpose underneath your purpose, and it is the most powerful force you own. Hosted by Mick Hunt, USA Today bestselling author and the voice of Modern Leadership, every episode sits across from a high performer, founder, athlete, or…
About Mick Unplugged
Mick Unplugged is a leadership and personal growth podcast hosted by Mick Hunt, a USA Today bestselling author whose website describes the show as nationally top-ranked and Signal Award-winning. Each episode is an interview built around the question of a guest's BECAUSE, the purpose beneath their purpose. Past guests named in the show description include Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Gary Vaynerchuk and Les Brown.
The feed lists 309 episodes released about every four days, with a median runtime of roughly 45 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 2,537 ratings averaging 4.7 stars. Listener figures are estimates: about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings band and the show's age. The feed shows no sponsors so far.
Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, roughly $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads. Brands selling to founders, leaders and professionals are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mick Unplugged can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Mick Unplugged
How much does Mick Unplugged charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Mick Unplugged about?
Mick Unplugged is a leadership and personal growth podcast hosted by Mick Hunt. Each episode interviews a founder, athlete or culture-shaper about the purpose behind their work.
How do I contact Mick Unplugged 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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