Read it and Weep
Read it and Weep is a comedy podcast from Read-Weep.com, hosted by Ezra Fox with comedians Anthony Lopez and Hunter Donaldson, that discusses movies, TV and pop culture. The feed lists 75 episodes with a cadence of about one every 20 days, typical length around 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Comedic movie and TV talk with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 217 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5
- Episodes run around 54 minutes, leaving room for a mid-roll read
- Co-hosted comedy format suits entertainment and streaming brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, themed discussion, episode-length film review
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 58 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links are empty and the website lists only subscription platforms.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 (explicit).
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | read-weep.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id323708798 |
| RSS feed | readitandweep.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Wreck-It Ralph makes me cry | 2026-10-15 | 54 min |
| From (2022) | 2026-09-01 | 57 min |
| Alex & Ezra's Quest for All* Knowledge: The Royal Marathon vs. Basebal | 2026-08-09 | 33 min |
| Eurovision (2026) | 2026-07-21 | 58 min |
| Hi from Ireland (RIAW 8.00) | 2026-06-30 | 2 min |
| Alex & Ezra's Quest for All* Knowledge: Twist Ties and Noses | 2026-06-12 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.
Read it and Weep used to be a podcast about books. Now we talk about movies and other pop culture with a confidence level unearned by our actual knowledge.
About Read it and Weep
Read it and Weep is a comedy podcast about movies, TV and pop culture, published by Read-Weep.com. Its website describes the show as having started as a response to a book club and now focusing on films and the hosts' confidently delivered opinions. The feed lists 75 episodes, released roughly every 20 days, with a median length of about 54 minutes.
The website names Alex Falcone, Ezra Fox and Chris Smith as founders, with Ezra Fox bringing the show back alongside comedians Anthony Lopez and Hunter Donaldson. Apple Podcasts shows 217 ratings with an average of 4.6, which suggests a committed audience. Listener figures are estimates: around 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly US-based adults aged 25 to 44.
No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website. At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys one read per episode. Streaming, entertainment and comedy-adjacent brands are the best fit, subject to the explicit flag.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Read it and Weep can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Read it and Weep
How much does Read it and Weep charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.
What is Read it and Weep about?
Read it and Weep is a comedy podcast where hosts discuss movies, TV and pop culture. It began as a book show and has since shifted to film and entertainment talk.
How do I contact Read it and Weep 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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