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Pod Save the UK

Hosted by Nish Kumar, Coco Khan

Pod Save the UK, hosted by comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan, is a weekly political news and commentary show from Crooked Media, featuring politicians, experts and guests. The show has 181 episodes, a weekly cadence and a median length of about 78 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with an indicative rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Pod Save the UK

Weekly UK political commentary with a highly rated, engaged news audience

  • 662 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 across 181 episodes.
  • Weekly episodes around 78 minutes give room for longer host-read placements.
  • Guests include MPs, journalists and academics, attracting a politically engaged listenership.
Best forBrand awareness among UK news audiencesFinancial services and public affairs campaigns
Watch forStrong political and explicit language content may not suit family-oriented or politically neutral brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics70%
Society and Culture20%
Business and Finance10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
Tone
witty, incisive
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
65 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: apple_podcasts.ratings_count of 662 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up for a show under five years old and boosted by the Crooked Media network, high production and Podcast Index popularity of 9, giving a 20,000 to 80,000 range.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the latest UK political news mean?Which politicians and experts are joining this week?How do current events connect to climate, the economy and society?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom85%
🇺🇸 United States5%
Other10%
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 Crooked Media sponsors page invites advertisers to email ads@crooked.com for a media kit.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Feed is flagged explicit and titles include strong language, such as 'thick as s**t' in the episode of 2026-09-09.

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: 91 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media – the creators of Pod Save America – tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever…
Pod Save the UK's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Pod Save the UK

Pod Save the UK is a weekly political news and commentary podcast from Crooked Media, hosted by comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan according to the show's website. Each episode pairs the week's UK political news with politicians, experts and guests, typically running around 78 minutes. The feed lists 181 episodes, released every Thursday.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 662 ratings. Listener figures are estimates only: based on these signals, the show is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely politically engaged UK adults, though these shares are estimates and not published data.

No sponsors are named in the feed or on the show's pages, and the Crooked Media sponsors page directs advertisers to ads@crooked.com. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, the show suits financial services, public affairs and civic brands. The feed is flagged explicit, so brands should review content fit before booking.

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

Questions about Pod Save the UK

How much does Pod Save the UK charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Indicative host-read mid-roll rates are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. Exact pricing is set directly with the show and its network, Crooked Media.

What is Pod Save the UK about?

Pod Save the UK is a weekly political news and commentary show hosted by Nish Kumar and Coco Khan. Each episode discusses UK politics with guests such as politicians, journalists and academics, and runs about 78 minutes.

How do I contact Pod Save the UK about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Crooked Media's sponsors page also asks advertisers to email ads@crooked.com for a media kit.

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