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Rev Left Radio, hosted by Breht O'Shea, discusses political philosophy, current events, activism and history through a revolutionary leftist, Marxist lens. The show has 729 episodes published roughly every four days, with a median episode length of about 88 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Rev Left Radio

Engaged, highly rated Marxist audience with a deep catalogue of long-form discussion

  • 3,357 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average suggest a loyal, committed listener base.
  • 729 episodes published about every four days create a long, searchable archive.
  • Long episodes of roughly 88 minutes give ad reads substantial listener attention.
Best forbooks and educational mediaindependent publishingmission-driven campaigns
Watch forPolitically polarized content and an explicit flag make it unsuitable for most mainstream consumer brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics45%
Philosophy30%
History15%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, co-hosted discussion
Tone
earnest, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 3,357 Apple ratings (band of 200 to 1,000 shifted to 1,000 to 5,000 band, giving 20,000 to 80,000) adjusted down for long episodes, a niche audience and no visible sponsors, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 (broad bucket).
Audience asks aboutWhat does Marxist dialectics mean for current politics?How should socialists organize against repression?What are the key ideas of revolutionary thinkers like Lenin and Che Guevara?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
20%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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 funding links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Explicit flag is set in the feed and titles discuss police brutality and ICE, so political and violence exposure is high.

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: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Discussing political philosophy, current events, activism, and the inevitable historical downfall of capitalism from a revolutionary leftist perspective.
Rev Left Radio's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Rev Left Radio

Rev Left Radio is a Marxist podcast hosted by Breht O'Shea, according to the show's Libsyn feed. It covers political philosophy, current events, activism and history, drawing on dialectical and historical materialism. The show has published 729 episodes since March 2017, with a new episode roughly every four days and a median length of about 88 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 3,357 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which suggests a committed listener base. Audience figures are estimates, not published data, and are based on rating counts and show metrics. The estimated range is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.

No sponsors were found in the feed or on the website. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode on the estimated range. The show suits brands whose audience overlaps with political and philosophical readers, not mainstream consumer categories.

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

Questions about Rev Left Radio

How much does Rev Left Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on the estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll works out to about $90 to $625 per episode. Pricing is set by the rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Contact the show for a confirmed quote.

What is Rev Left Radio about?

Rev Left Radio is a Marxist podcast hosted by Breht O'Shea. It discusses political philosophy, current events, activism and history from a revolutionary leftist perspective, with 729 episodes published since 2017.

How do I contact Rev Left Radio about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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