Ordinary Unhappiness
Ordinary Unhappiness is hosted by Abby Kluchin, Patrick Blanchfield and Dan Yowell and covers psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture and contemporary suffering. The show has 179 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length near 48 minutes. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.
Long-form psychoanalytic and political conversation for an engaged, thoughtful audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 250 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Weekly releases of roughly 50 to 95 minutes build a steady, recurring listening habit
- Guest episodes with academics and writers such as Robin Dembroff and Adrian Daub attract a considered audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, serialized lecture-style series, teaser
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 95 minutes for full episodes, with short teasers under 10 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Episode titles reference sex, narcissism, cops and the Church, and the description centers politics, with the feed flagged explicit=0.
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 | ordinaryunhappiness.buzzsprout.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1680330412 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/2131830.rss |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 162: UberTherapy and Its Discontents feat. Elizabeth Cotton and Linda | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 34 min |
| UNLOCKED: 149: Myth, Fate, and Desire: Narcissism, Part 2 | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 26 min |
| 161: Wild Analysis: Sunset Boulevard | 2026-10-03 | 3 min |
| 160: Very Special Boys feat. Adrian Daub | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 52 min |
| 159: Karen Horney: Narcissism, Part 7 Teaser | 2026-09-19 | 8 min |
| 158: On the Impossibility of Being a Real Man feat. Robin Dembroff | 2026-09-12 | 1 h 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast about psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture, and the ways we suffer now, featuring Abby Kluchin & Patrick Blanchfield
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About Ordinary Unhappiness
Ordinary Unhappiness is a podcast hosted by Abby Kluchin, Patrick Blanchfield and Dan Yowell, according to the show's feed and website. It covers psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture and contemporary suffering through co-hosted discussion, guest interviews and serialized episodes on topics such as narcissism and Freudian theory. The feed lists 179 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 48 minutes.
The show has 250 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.6 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Listener figures are not published; estimated downloads are 3,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the audience is likely to be educated adults interested in theory and current affairs. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show appears to carry no ads at present.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. That buys a branded read to an audience of thoughtful, politically engaged listeners, and it suits publishers, universities and wellness brands rather than mass-market consumer products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ordinary Unhappiness can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ordinary Unhappiness
How much does Ordinary Unhappiness charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the agreed terms and placement.
What is Ordinary Unhappiness about?
Ordinary Unhappiness is a podcast hosted by Abby Kluchin, Patrick Blanchfield and Dan Yowell. It covers psychoanalysis, politics, pop culture and the ways people suffer now, often with guest interviews.
How do I contact Ordinary Unhappiness about sponsoring an episode?
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