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No Need For Apologies

Hosted by Derek Gaines, Dave Temple

No Need For Apologies is a comedy show hosted by Derek Gaines and Dave Temple, two Philadelphia comedians who discuss pop culture and personal life with celebrity guests. The show has 15 episodes released weekly, with episodes typically running about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor No Need For Apologies

Irreverent Philly comedy show with a 4.9 Apple rating and a loyal following

  • Weekly episodes of roughly 75 minutes with a consistent release schedule since mid-2026
  • 267 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, with 260 five-star reviews
  • Celebrity and comedian guests give recurring host-read placements a built-in comedy context
Best forComedy and entertainment brandsBeverage and snack brands aimed at adultsStreaming and film releases
Watch forThe explicit flag and adult humor make it unsuitable for family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Celebrity Gossip25%
Pop Culture15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, celebrity interview, comedic discussion
Tone
irreverent, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 95 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 267 ratings (band 50 to 200 to 1,000 range, adjusted upward for a show with 15 episodes and a weekly cadence, with an explicit flag and a 4.9 average), with the show listed since 2018 and an ART19 host.
Audience asks aboutWhich celebrities and comedians guest on the showWhat the hosts think about current pop culture and viral momentsWhat is happening in the hosts' personal lives
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
10%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
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

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag, and episode titles include adult themes such as "NY Men Are Trash!" and "Black or Gay?".

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: 85 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Comedians and best friends, Dave Temple & Derek Gaines are two opinionated and hilarious dudes from Philly, who don't believe in apologizing...ever! Tune-in as we discuss various topics ranging from pop culture to what’s going on in their personal life and break them down in an unapologetic fashion...this is No Need for Apologies!
No Need For Apologies's own show description from the podcast feed

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About No Need For Apologies

No Need For Apologies is a comedy podcast hosted by Derek Gaines and Dave Temple, two comedians from Philadelphia who describe themselves as opinionated and unapologetic, according to the show's description on Art19. The show features weekly conversations with comedians and celebrity guests and covers pop culture, current events and the hosts' personal lives. Its feed lists 15 episodes, a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 76 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 267 ratings with a 4.9 average, 260 of them five stars, and lists the show under Comedy Interviews and TV & Film. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count, the show likely reaches an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is probably mostly American adults with a male skew. No sponsors appear in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience range would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits comedy, entertainment and adult lifestyle brands that accept explicit content.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. No Need For Apologies can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about No Need For Apologies

How much does No Need For Apologies charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms and are not published.

What is No Need For Apologies about?

It is a comedy podcast hosted by Derek Gaines and Dave Temple, covering pop culture, celebrity interviews and the hosts' personal lives in a irreverent, unapologetic style.

How do I contact No Need For Apologies 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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