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One Song

Hosted by Diallo Riddle, Blake Robin

One Song, hosted by Diallo Riddle and Blake Robin, is a music podcast that breaks down single songs from the pop canon, with interviews and guests such as Geoff Barrow and Don Was. It has 168 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 70 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor One Song

Long-form music commentary with an engaged 4.8-rated audience across 168 episodes

  • Weekly episodes of 70 to 90 minutes give sponsors extended airtime.
  • 1,402 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average indicate an engaged listener base.
  • Named guests and recognised hosts give a credible, music-literate context for brand messages.
Best formusic streaming and audio productsmusic education or instrument brands
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not verified downloads, and no sponsorship history is visible.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music75%
Comedy25%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, track breakdown
Tone
humorous, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
60 to 90 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 episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,402 ratings with a 4.8 average, a band of 1,000 to 5,000 ratings, with the upper ratings band matching the 20,000 to 80,000 range, plus a weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting, a top popularity bucket and a 2023 start.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the story behind a specific song?Which artists and producers are featured as guests?How does a song's sample or interpolation work?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 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
Politicslow

Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), though the show's comedic tone and some track subjects such as Metallica's "Master of Puppets" and The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" suggest occasional strong language is possible.

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: 100 / 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

EpisodeDateLength
Sade's "Smooth Operator"2026-10-151 h 36 min
Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence"2026-10-081 h 8 min
Depeche Mode's "People Are People"2026-10-021 h 16 min
Geoff Barrow (Portishead) interview/battle!2026-09-241 h 11 min
Rihanna's "Umbrella"2026-09-181 h 14 min
James Brown’s “Funky Drummer (Part 2)”2026-09-101 h 14 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

ONE SONG is an award-winning music podcast where friends Diallo Riddle (Emmy-nominated star and creator of HBO Max’s South Side and IFC’s Sherman’s Showcase) and Blake "LUXXURY" Robin (Songwriter, Producer, KCRW DJ & TikTok “Interpolation” whisperer) hilariously break down ONE SONG from the pop music canon that you know - or need to know - but have never heard quite like this. The show was named…
One Song's own show description from the podcast feed

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About One Song

One Song is a music podcast hosted by Diallo Riddle and Blake Robin, who break down individual songs from the pop canon in long-form conversations. According to the show's feed, episodes arrive about every 6.7 days and typically run 70 to 90 minutes. The feed lists 168 episodes since July 2023, and the show has featured guests such as Geoff Barrow and Don Was.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,402 ratings with a 4.8 average, which the show's listing supports, and the feed describes the show as top 25 of the year by The Atlantic. Listeners are estimated to be between 20,000 and 80,000 per episode, a figure based on ratings and publishing signals rather than verified download data, and the audience skews toward adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States.

The show has no sponsors visible in the feed, so it may suit music, audio and instrument brands willing to book a host-read mid-roll. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode, a sponsor buys a placement in a highly engaged, music-focused audience.

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

Questions about One Song

How much does One Song charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the show's own rate.

What is One Song about?

One Song is a music podcast where hosts Diallo Riddle and Blake Robin break down individual songs from the pop canon, with guests and comedic commentary.

How do I contact One Song about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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