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Red State Update

Podcast · redstateupdate.libsyn.com · US · EN
Hosted by Jackie Broyles, Dunlap

Red State Update is a weekly political comedy and news commentary show hosted by Jackie Broyles and Dunlap, recorded from a bunker in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It has 613 episodes since 2012, typically running about an hour. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Red State Update

Weekly political satire with a loyal, highly rated audience of over 600 episodes

  • 613 episodes since 2012 show a long-running, consistent weekly format
  • 193 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.5 out of 5
  • Hour-long episodes give sponsors room for a full host-read mid-roll
Best forbrand awareness with politically engaged listenersregional Tennessee and Southern consumer brands
Watch forStrongly partisan, explicit content may not suit most mainstream brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics70%
Comedy25%
Pop Culture5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup, guest interview
Tone
irreverent, partisan
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 193 Apple ratings with a 4.5 average, a 613-episode archive since 2012 and weekly cadence, with the show's own fake-sponsor joke suggesting it is not sold to advertisers.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in US politics this weekHow will the Trump administration affect ordinary AmericansWhich political figures are in the news
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
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 description jokes about 'Fake Sponsors'.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Marked explicit in the feed and titles reference strong political criticism and crude language such as 'Trump Diarrhea'.

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: 82 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

Trump-hating rednecks Jackie & Dunlap take on politics and pop culture from a bunker underneath Jackie's Market in Murfreesboro, TN. Real news. Fake Sponsors.
Red State Update's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Red State Update

Red State Update is a weekly political comedy and news commentary podcast hosted by Jackie Broyles and Dunlap, recorded from a bunker beneath Jackie's Market in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. According to the show's feed and website, it has released 613 episodes since November 2012, with episodes typically running about an hour.

The show combines news commentary, pop culture and improv-style banter, and its feed is marked explicit. Apple Podcasts shows 193 ratings with a 4.5 average. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing male and older.

No sponsors are visible in the feed. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, suited to brands comfortable with partisan, explicit content.

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

Questions about Red State Update

How much does Red State Update charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is not published.

What is Red State Update about?

Red State Update is a weekly political comedy and news commentary show hosted by Jackie Broyles and Dunlap, covering politics and pop culture with satirical banter.

How do I contact Red State Update 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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