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Orthodox Conundrum

Podcast · jewishcoffeehouse.com · EN
Hosted by Scott Kahn

The Orthodox Conundrum is hosted by Scott Kahn and examines the Orthodox Jewish community candidly, covering religious practice, Israeli society, and communal challenges through interviews with rabbis and scholars. The show has 341 episodes, released weekly, typically 60 to 75 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, and the Apple rating average is 4.7 from 229 ratings.

Why brands sponsor Orthodox Conundrum

Long-running, highly rated Orthodox Jewish discussion show with a loyal, mature audience

  • 341 episodes released weekly, with a 4.7 Apple rating from 229 ratings
  • Interview format with rabbis and scholars builds sustained listener trust
  • Typical episodes run 60 to 75 minutes, giving room for extended host-read placements
Best forreligious and community servicesbooks and educational productsbrand awareness among mature listeners
Watch forContent engages sensitive religious and political topics, so brand fit needs careful review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
News & Politics20%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, panel discussion
Tone
candid, thoughtful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings count of 229 places it in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up for a show with 341 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a 2017 start, yielding 20,000 to 80,000.
Audience asks aboutHow do Orthodox communities address difficult issues like the IDF draft?What do rabbis say about Israeli religious politics?How can Jewish law address family and emotional challenges?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
Israel25%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
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

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Episode 'Intimacy and Sexuality for Emerging Adults, Powered by Intimate Judaism' and 'Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Weaponization of Islamophobia' indicate adult and political subject matter.

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: 80 / 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 marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

The Orthodox Conundrum is a forum in which we look honestly at the Orthodox Jewish community, identifying what works well and what does not, so that, through an honest accounting, we can find solutions that will be successful. We will examine some of the major issues that affect the Orthodox world, without exaggeration, whitewashing, or pretending that they don't exist. Our hope is that the…
Orthodox Conundrum's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Orthodox Conundrum

The Orthodox Conundrum is a weekly podcast hosted by Scott Kahn, who runs the website jewishcoffeehouse.com. The show examines the Orthodox Jewish community honestly, covering what works, what does not, and how to address difficult issues, through interviews with rabbis, scholars, and commentators. The feed lists 341 episodes, with typical episodes running 60 to 75 minutes.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 229 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely mature adults with an interest in Jewish religious life and Israeli society. These figures are estimates, not published data.

The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits religious service providers, educational publishers, and brands seeking to reach an engaged, mature Jewish audience.

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

Questions about Orthodox Conundrum

How much does Orthodox Conundrum charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and placement.

What is Orthodox Conundrum about?

The show examines the Orthodox Jewish community honestly, covering religious practice, Israeli society, and communal challenges through interviews with rabbis and scholars.

How do I contact Orthodox Conundrum about sponsoring an episode?

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