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Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

Hosted by David Bates, Matt Bush, Andrew Lazo

Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast, hosted by David Bates, Matt Bush and Andrew Lazo, discusses C.S. Lewis's works chapter by chapter and interviews Lewis scholars. The show has 515 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

A highly rated, long-running faith-based literature show with a loyal Lewis audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 652 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 620 five-star reviews.
  • 515 episodes at weekly cadence give sponsors a steady, long-running placement.
  • Listeners are engaged readers working through Lewis's works chapter by chapter.
Best forfaith-based book and publishing campaignsChristian education and study tools
Watch forAudience is niche by design, so reach is modest and tied to Lewis and Christian readers.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Books & Literature15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, chapter-by-chapter discussion
Tone
scholarly, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 652 Apple ratings with a 4.9 average, a 9-year-old show with 515 episodes, weekly cadence and popularity 6 of 9, placed in the 50 to 200 ratings band (2,000 to 8,000 per episode), though the show is older than five years so the band is not shifted.
Audience asks aboutWhat should I read first by C.S. Lewis?What does a given Lewis book mean chapter by chapter?How do the Inklings and Lewis's faith connect to his writing?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 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
Yes

The funding links are empty in the feed, but the website lists a Patreon page and a Shop, which the dossier reports as support and merchandise channels.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover literature, Christian theology and Lewis's works, with no explicit flags; one bonus title references Notre Dame, Oxford and A.I. without concerning content.

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: 84 / 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 marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Discussing his works chapter-by-chapter and interviewing Lewis experts.
Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast is hosted by David Bates, Matt Bush and Andrew Lazo, who discuss C.S. Lewis's works chapter by chapter and interview Lewis experts. According to the show's website, David and Matt started a San Diego reading group in 2017 that became a podcast, and Andrew joined the team in 2020. The feed lists 515 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes.

The show holds a 4.9 average from 652 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which is a strong signal of an engaged listenership. Listeners are likely readers and Christian believers interested in Lewis; the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count, and this is an estimate rather than a published figure. The feed shows no sponsors, though the website links to a Patreon page and a shop.

This show suits publishers, Christian bookstores and faith-based education brands. A host-read mid-roll sponsorship would cost an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, which buys a read in front of a focused readership of Lewis enthusiasts. Sources: the RSS feed, the pintswithjack.com website and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast

How much does Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The actual price depends on the show's own rate card and the placement chosen.

What is Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast about?

The show discusses C.S. Lewis's works chapter by chapter and interviews Lewis scholars. Hosts David Bates, Matt Bush and Andrew Lazo release roughly one episode a week.

How do I contact Pints with Jack: The C.S. Lewis Podcast 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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