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Pass The Mic

Podcast · passthemic.fireside.fm · EN
Hosted by Tyler Burns, Jemar Tisby

Pass The Mic, hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby, covers the concerns of Black Christians through discussions and interviews on faith, history, justice and culture. The show has 482 episodes published roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Pass The Mic

Long-running faith podcast reaching engaged Black Christian listeners with a 4.9 Apple rating

  • 482 episodes since 2017 with a loyal listenership and 1,353 Apple ratings averaging 4.9
  • Hosts pair a pastor with a New York Times bestselling author, lending credibility to host-read copy
  • Episodes run about 52 minutes, giving time for a considered, unhurried brand message
Best forfaith-aligned publishers and book launchesproducts for church and small group communities
Watch forAudience size is estimated, and the show's politically charged topics may not suit every brand.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Society & Culture30%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, interview, themed series
Tone
reflective, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,353 Apple ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 implies 20,000 to 80,000), 482 episodes, active since 2017, a Megaphone host and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks abouthow faith intersects with racial justicewhat Black church history teaches todayhow to engage hard topics like abortion and fatherhood within Christian community
Age
12%18-24
24%25-34
26%35-44
38%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada4%
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 description links to TheWitnessBCC.com and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episodes address abortion and racial justice ('Abortion and the Black Community'), which are politically charged topics, though 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: 27 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 30 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and New York Times Best Selling Author Dr. Jemar Tisby. Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high-profile interviews addressing the core concerns of Black Christians. Pass The Mic is powered by The Witness – A Black Christian Collective. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com
Pass The Mic's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Pass The Mic

Pass The Mic is a podcast from The Witness, a Black Christian collective, hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby. According to the feed and the show description, it covers the core concerns of Black Christians through weekly-style discussions and high-profile interviews on faith, history, justice and culture.

The show has published 482 episodes since September 2017, with a recent cadence of roughly one episode every two weeks and a median length of about 52 minutes. The feed is hosted on Megaphone, and Apple Podcasts lists a rating of 4.9 from 1,353 ratings.

The show's listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the United States, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, and the show suits faith-aligned publishers and church-focused products.

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

Questions about Pass The Mic

How much does Pass The Mic charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates from public data, not a published price.

What is Pass The Mic about?

Pass The Mic is a faith podcast from The Witness, a Black Christian collective, hosted by Rev. Tyler Burns and Dr. Jemar Tisby. It covers Black Christian concerns through discussions and interviews on faith, history and justice.

How do I contact Pass The Mic about sponsoring an episode?

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

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