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News AF

Podcast · robhasawebsite.com · EN
Hosted by Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, Danny Bryson

News AF, hosted by Rob Cesternino with Tyson Apostol and Danny Bryson, is a weekly comedy and news commentary show that debates strange stories submitted by listeners. It has 100 episodes, runs about 70 minutes per episode, and is estimated to draw 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Sponsor rate: about $360 to $2,000 per host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor News AF

A weekly comedy news show with 636 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars

  • Average rating of 4.9 from 636 Apple Podcasts ratings signals an engaged listener base
  • Steady weekly cadence over 100 episodes gives predictable, recurring ad slots
  • Live audience interaction keeps listeners involved in each episode
Best forbrand awareness campaignsconsumer products with a playful tone
Watch forStories are unfiltered by design, so placements need adjacency review and the show is not family friendly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
News & Politics30%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news commentary, live audience interaction
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 636 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted up one band for a show under two years old by first episode date, with a weekly cadence, mid-length episodes and no visible sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the most bizarre story covered this week?Is the reported news story actually true?What are the implications if a story is real?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover mild news subjects, but the description promises that no story is off-limits, so some segments may be edgy.

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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each week, Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson get together to discuss all that is weird in the world on NewsAF, where no story is off-limits and no topic is off-topic. The guys take articles from listeners, debate the legitimacy of them, discuss the implications if the story is indeed true, and frequently engage with the live audience.
News AF's own show description from the podcast feed

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About News AF

News AF is a weekly comedy and news commentary podcast hosted by Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol and Danny Bryson. The three hosts take articles submitted by listeners, debate whether they are legitimate, and discuss what would follow if they were true, often engaging with a live audience. The show's website, robhasawebsite.com, and the feed describe it as a show where no story is off-limits.

The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median episode length of about 70 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 636 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Its audience is estimated, not measured: based on the ratings count and show age, roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward the United States and toward listeners aged 25 to 34. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits comedy-forward consumer brands and those seeking awareness among younger news-interested listeners. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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

Questions about News AF

How much does News AF charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price.

What is News AF about?

News AF is a weekly comedy and news commentary show hosted by Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol and Danny Bryson. The hosts debate strange news stories submitted by listeners, with live audience participation and no topic off-limits.

How do I contact News AF about sponsoring an episode?

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

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