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Our Town, produced by Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts, is a serial investigation into a network of far-right Christian newcomers in Gainesboro, Tennessee, and the venture capital behind them. The show has 25 episodes, released roughly weekly, with median length near 34 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Our Town

Serious investigative series from Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts with a loyal, high-rated audience

  • Produced by Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts, with 251 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars.
  • Roughly weekly episodes of about 34 minutes keep the show in a consistent listening slot.
  • Serial structure with spin-off series such as IVF Disrupted and Levittown builds sustained listener attention.
Best forbrand awareness with premium news audiencescorporate and financial services campaigns
Watch forPolitical and extremism subject matter makes this unsuitable for most consumer product placements.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News55%
Politics25%
Religion & Spirituality20%
Formats
narrative, serial reporting, trailer
Tone
serious, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
32 to 46 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 251 Apple ratings (in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted up one band for a show under two years old in the rating accumulation sense is not needed given 251 ratings), a Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts network, high production, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWho are the newcomers in Gainesboro and what do they wantHow the far-right Christian network connects to Washington and venture capitalWhat happened in the Levittown and IVF Disrupted spin-off stories
Age
12%18-24
24%25-34
24%35-44
40%45+
Gender
48%women
52%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
BloombergiHeartPodcasts
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed names Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts as producers only.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Flagged explicit in the feed, and the content covers far-right politics and extremism, e.g. 'Nothing Is Holy' and 'All Metal Mode'.

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: 17 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 49 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

When new neighbors move into Gainesboro, Tennessee, a small town at the foothills of Appalachia, locals are confused. Who are these self-proclaimed pioneers? And what do they want with their little town? Locals soon discover the new arrivals are connected to something much larger: A network of far-right Christians who have ties to Washington and are backed by venture capital. This is a story…
Our Town's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Our Town

Our Town is an investigative serial produced by Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts. It follows new neighbors in Gainesboro, Tennessee, who are linked to a far-right Christian network with ties to Washington and venture capital backing. The feed lists 25 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 34 minutes.

The show carries Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts as its producers, and the feed flags it as explicit. Apple Podcasts shows 251 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the rating count and network profile, so treat these figures as estimates.

The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is priced at $90 to $625 per episode, which buys a placement in front of an estimated news-focused audience. Brands in finance, professional services and premium news advertising are the best fit.

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

Questions about Our Town

How much does Our Town charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show and the sponsorship package.

What is Our Town about?

Our Town is an investigative serial about new far-right Christian neighbors in Gainesboro, Tennessee, and the venture capital and Washington ties behind them. It is produced by Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts.

How do I contact Our Town about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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