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Romancing the Pod

Hosted by Paige Wesley, Todd Schlosser

Romancing the Pod, hosted by Paige Wesley and Todd Schlosser, reviews romantic movies with comedic breakdowns of what works and what doesn't. The show has 323 episodes released weekly, typically 80 to 110 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. Recent entries include a Sing Street review.

Why brands sponsor Romancing the Pod

Weekly romance movie comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 692 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 640 five-star ratings.
  • 323 episodes released weekly give a long, steady run for a sponsor.
  • Host-read ads fit naturally into a relaxed, conversational review format.
Best forstreaming and subscription servicesdating and relationship productsgift and seasonal campaigns
Watch forAdult romance themes may limit fit for family-oriented or children's brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Film & TV85%
Humor15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, movie review, episode retrospective
Tone
funny, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
85 to 105 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 692 Apple ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 shifted up for a show under six years old, with a steady weekly cadence and 323 episodes).
Audience asks aboutWhich romantic movies are worth watching?Is a specific classic romance as good as remembered?What movies are featured in upcoming episodes?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 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.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Titles such as 'Brokeback Mountain', 'RENT' and 'Kissing Jessica Stein' indicate adult romance content and mature themes, though nothing is explicitly flagged.

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: 94 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
324 - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark2026-10-151 h 41 min
323 - Once Bitten2026-10-081 h 25 min
322 - The Witches of Eastwick2026-10-011 h 34 min
321 - Mrs. Winterbourne2026-09-241 h 21 min
320 - The Rocketeer2026-09-171 h 34 min
319 - Rock-a-Doodle2026-09-101 h 44 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each week Paige and Todd review a romantic movie and break down the good, the bad, and the funny. Give it a listen, we’ll have you at hello.
Romancing the Pod's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Romancing the Pod

Romancing the Pod is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Paige Wesley and Todd Schlosser, according to the show's feed and its Art19 page. Each episode reviews a romantic movie and breaks down its good, bad and funny elements. The show has released 323 episodes since August 2020, with episodes typically running 85 to 105 minutes.

The show holds a 4.8 average rating across 692 ratings on Apple Podcasts, with 640 of those ratings at five stars. Estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on these ratings and the show's cadence, and is an estimate rather than a published figure. The audience skews toward adults aged 25 to 44, according to estimates.

The feed shows no sponsors so far. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode, which suits streaming services, dating products and gift campaigns.

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

Questions about Romancing the Pod

How much does Romancing the Pod charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and the show's rate card.

What is Romancing the Pod about?

Romancing the Pod is a weekly comedy podcast where hosts Paige Wesley and Todd Schlosser review romantic movies, discussing what works, what doesn't and what is funny about each film, in episodes around 90 minutes long.

How do I contact Romancing the Pod about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, which handles the outreach and scheduling for sponsors.

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