Podcrushed, hosted by Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, explores middle school experiences such as childhood crushes, body hair and schoolyard conflicts through guest stories and conversations. The show has 203 episodes, releases roughly every 14 days, and runs about 59 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Penn Badgley's celebrity-guest comedy about middle school reaches a 1,000-rating audience
- 203 episodes since April 2022 with a 4.7 average across 1,028 Apple ratings
- Celebrity guests bring a steady stream of recognizable names to each episode
- Long-running format with about 59-minute episodes allows a full host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, story reading
- Tone
- humorous, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Lemonada Media
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description credits Lemonada Media for sales and distribution only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and episodes discuss adolescent body development and romance, such as 'battles with body hair' in the description.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lemonadamedia.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1622070205 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/LEME6121056853 |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| [Rerun] Riley Keough | 2026-10-14 | 52 min |
| [Rerun] Chase Stokes | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 13 min |
| [Rerun] Maya Hawke | 2026-09-16 | 59 min |
| [Rerun] Ziwe | 2026-09-02 | 53 min |
| [Rerun] Matthew McConaughey | 2026-08-19 | 1 h 2 min |
| [Rerun] Taylor Momsen | 2026-08-05 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Podcrushed — the podcast where Penn Badgley reads your middle school story -- explores the heartbreak, anxiety and self-discovery of being a teenager. Hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and…
About Podcrushed
Podcrushed is a comedy and society podcast hosted by Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts. Each episode features a reading of a listener's middle school story and conversation with a guest, covering crushes, body changes and schoolyard conflicts. The feed lists 203 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 59 minutes.
The show carries 1,028 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on that rating count and the show's Megaphone hosting and Lemonada Media distribution, listener numbers are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The audience is estimated to skew toward adults in the 18 to 34 range in the United States.
The feed shows no visible sponsors, only Lemonada Media credited for sales and distribution. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in streaming, entertainment and teen-focused categories are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Podcrushed can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Podcrushed
How much does Podcrushed charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Podcrushed's rate is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is Podcrushed about?
Podcrushed is a comedy podcast where Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari read listener middle school stories and talk with celebrity guests about adolescent crushes, body changes and school life.
How do I contact Podcrushed about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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