No Simple Road
No Simple Road is a music and culture podcast from Osiris Media / No Simple Road Media, covering psychedelic exploration, the Grateful Dead scene, music, art and spirituality through interviews with musicians, artists and authors. The show has 610 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 87 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A loyal, long-running music audience engaged with psychedelic and jam band culture
- 610 episodes with a Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 441 ratings
- Long-form interviews averaging about 87 minutes give sponsors room for a host-read segment
- Festival recaps and artist features suit brands tied to live music, audio gear and lifestyle
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, festival recap, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- warm, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The show funds itself through a Patreon page (patreon.com/nosimpleroad) linked in the description, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit: 1) and the description references psychedelic exploration, though no episode title is itself graphic.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nosimpleroad.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1262809028 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/FPMN5863135434 |
Benchmark score: 13 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Roy Donk of Good Baklava: You Can Feel Good About Baklava | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 31 min |
| Bronwyn: Sticks and Stones and the Art of Becoming | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 21 min |
| Mojo Fest and SMFO Recap: Feeling All The Feels | 2026-07-13 | 1 h 15 min |
| Brick Lohr of The Ramble Festival and Kris Howland of Heady Wax Fiends | 2026-06-16 | 1 h 4 min |
| Tom Hamilton: Plumbing The Depths of Creation | 2026-06-05 | 1 h 44 min |
| Phish Sphere Recap - Possessed by the Sound | 2026-05-15 | 1 h 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 54 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
More than just a Grateful Dead Podcast, more than a music and culture show, something other than a family of cosmic wanderers.... Join the hosts of No Simple Road as they dive deep into the world of psychedelic exploration, music, art, and spirituality. Each week, they bring you captivating interviews with musicians, artists, authors, and visionaries from all walks of life. Join them on their…
About No Simple Road
No Simple Road is a music and culture podcast from Osiris Media / No Simple Road Media, as described in the feed and on the show's website. Each episode features interviews with musicians, artists, authors and visionaries, with a focus on the Grateful Dead lineage, psychedelic exploration, festivals and spirituality. The feed lists 610 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median episode length of roughly 87 minutes.
The show has a 4.9 average rating from 441 ratings on Apple Podcasts. The feed does not publish listener data, so the estimated audience of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings count, episode history and niche, and listeners are likely to be music fans aged 25 and older based on that estimate. No sponsors were seen in the recent feed; the show is supported through a Patreon page.
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode. Brands in live music, festival promotion, audio gear and music lifestyle products are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. No Simple Road can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about No Simple Road
How much does No Simple Road charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Contact the show through Starbooked to confirm current pricing and availability.
What is No Simple Road about?
No Simple Road is a music and culture podcast with interviews covering the Grateful Dead lineage, psychedelic exploration, music festivals and spirituality. It has 610 episodes and releases about every two weeks.
How do I contact No Simple Road 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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