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None But The Brave

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Hosted by Hal Schwartz, Flynn McLean

None But The Brave, hosted by Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean, offers a comprehensive look at the music and career of Bruce Springsteen. The show has 195 episodes and releases roughly every 10 to 11 days, with typical episodes running about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $60 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor None But The Brave

Dedicated Springsteen fans in a long-running, engaged music commentary audience

  • 195 episodes since 2019 with a steady biweekly release schedule
  • 220 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5 stars
  • Archive concert reviews and tour coverage keep listeners engaged across seasons
Best formusic gear and audio equipmentconcert and event ticketingvinyl and music merchandise
Watch forAudience estimates are inferred from ratings, not measured downloads; no sponsorship history is visible.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music80%
Arts & Entertainment20%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, archive concert review
Tone
knowledgeable, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode3k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 220 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), shifted not at all since the show is over five years old, with a biweekly cadence, mid-length episodes and no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhat setlist and performance details defined a specific Springsteen concert?How did Springsteen's tours and touring band evolve?How does Springsteen's music intersect with politics and American culture?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 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; the feed lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode S07 Episode 12 'Flag Flying Over The Courthouse - The Intersection Of Art And Politics On The 2026 Tour' discusses political themes, and the feed is not flagged explicit.

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: 68 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks6 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.

None But the Brave takes a comprehensive look at the music and career of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by film producer Hal Schwartz and Backstreets Magazine contributor Flynn McLean.
None But The Brave's own show description from the podcast feed

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About None But The Brave

None But The Brave is a music commentary podcast that takes a comprehensive look at the music and career of Bruce Springsteen. Hosted by film producer Hal Schwartz and Backstreets Magazine contributor Flynn McLean, according to the show description in the feed, the series has published 195 episodes since September 2019, with a roughly biweekly cadence and typical episodes of about 40 minutes.

The show mixes full episodes covering tours, archive concert reviews, and interviews with writers, historians and industry figures, including recent guests named in episode titles such as David Starkey and Al Teller. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 220 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, as recorded on that platform. Audience size is an estimate: based on ratings, the show likely reaches about 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly older American music fans.

No sponsors are visible in the feed. At an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $60 to $200 per episode. The show suits music gear, ticketing and merchandise brands seeking a focused, engaged fan audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. None But The Brave can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about None But The Brave

How much does None But The Brave charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $60 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.

What is None But The Brave about?

It is a music commentary podcast examining Bruce Springsteen's music and career, including tour coverage, archive concert reviews and guest interviews with music writers and historians.

How do I contact None But The Brave about sponsoring an episode?

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