Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova, covering politics, media and internet discourse with a deliberately provocative tone. The public feed lists 100 episodes at roughly one full episode every few weeks, typically 55 to 100 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, with estimated host-read rates of $360 to $1,500. Short teasers precede most episodes.
A cult-following commentary show with 4,175 Apple ratings and a Patreon-backed audience
- 4,175 Apple ratings suggest an engaged audience despite only 100 public episodes.
- Episodes run 55 to 100 minutes, giving sponsors long listening sessions.
- Listeners already pay through Patreon, which suggests willingness to support the show.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, commentary, guest conversation
- Tone
- provocative, sardonic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description and website link to the show's Patreon, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent titles or website pages.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Whorenell University' and the teaser about 'the Cornell gang rape scandal' show crude language and sensitive topics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redscarepodcast.libsyn.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1364798971 |
| RSS feed | redscarepodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Doe | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 32 min |
| Whorenell University *TEASER* | 2026-10-06 | 5 min |
| The Last Bitch | 2026-09-29 | 2 h 4 min |
| Osydney Bin Laden *TEASER* | 2026-09-21 | 4 min |
| Steinem and Punishment | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 23 min |
| Dolly Departed *TEASER* | 2026-09-08 | 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by bohemian layabouts Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova. Support the ladies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedScare Follow @annakhachiyan Follow @nobody_stop_me
About Red Scare
Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova, according to the show's website and feed. Its website adds that it is produced by Meg Murnane. Episodes cover politics, media and internet discourse, often with guests, and the show points listeners to its Patreon.
The public feed lists 100 episodes. Full episodes appear roughly every few weeks, usually 55 to 100 minutes, each preceded by a short teaser. Apple Podcasts shows 4,175 ratings averaging 3.7 stars. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, a rough figure because podcasts do not publish download counts. Listeners are likely adults interested in culture and politics.
No sponsors were found in the recent feed or on the website. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,500 per episode. It suits brands in media, fashion and culture that are comfortable with provocative, politically charged content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Red Scare can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Red Scare
How much does Red Scare charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,500 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode. These are estimates, not a published rate card.
What is Red Scare about?
Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova. Episodes discuss politics, media, fashion and internet controversies in a provocative, humorous style, often with guests.
How do I contact Red Scare about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also has a contact form for general messages.
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