Midlife Pilot Podcast, hosted by Ben, Brian and Ted, covers real stories, personal insights and the experience of learning to fly and flying in midlife. The show has 200 episodes, published weekly, with a median length of about 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged aviation audience of midlife pilots, weekly with a 4.9 Apple rating
- 200 episodes published weekly since October 2021, with a loyal following.
- 178 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong signal of listener satisfaction.
- Listeners are adults who fly or are training to fly, a high-value audience for aviation and travel purchases.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, personal story
- Tone
- conversational, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 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 are about flying, training and checkrides, with no explicit flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | midlifepilotpodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1591463789 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/708e26a8/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EP202 - Declared Mercy | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 2 min |
| EP201 - The Last Five Seconds of a Landing | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 2 min |
| EP200 - It Took You Long Enough | 2026-09-29 | 54 min |
| EP199 - No Longer Sport Pilot Extraordinaire | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 1 min |
| EP198 - How Dare You Try to Minimize My Suffering | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 7 min |
| EP197 - I Just Passed My PPL at 1,005 Hours | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to the Midlife Pilot Podcast, where we share the experiences and the challenges of flying in midlife. Whether you're a seasoned pilot, training for private or instrument ratings, or just thinking about getting started in aviation, we like to think of the podcast as your aviation companion, and your weekly dose of aviation inspiration. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Ben, Brian, and Ted -…
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About Midlife Pilot Podcast
Midlife Pilot Podcast is a weekly aviation show hosted by Ben, Brian and Ted, according to the show's feed and website. The show shares real stories, personal insights and the experience of flying in midlife, and it positions itself as an aviation companion rather than an instruction course. Its feed lists 200 episodes since October 2021, with a median length of about 61 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 178 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are estimated to be adults who fly or are training for private and instrument ratings, mostly in the United States, though these audience figures are estimates and not publisher data. No sponsors were visible in the feed.
Based on the ratings band, a host-read mid-roll is estimated to reach roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads comes to about $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in aviation, flight training, travel and insurance are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Midlife Pilot Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Midlife Pilot Podcast
How much does Midlife Pilot Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. These are estimates derived from Apple ratings, not publisher-confirmed rates.
What is Midlife Pilot Podcast about?
The show covers real stories, personal insights and the experience of learning to fly and flying in midlife. It is aimed at pilots, students and people thinking about starting aviation, and is not a flight instruction program.
How do I contact Midlife Pilot Podcast 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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