Says Who? is a weekly news commentary and comedy show hosted by author Maureen Johnson and publisher Dan Sinker, who discuss the week's news in a loose, irreverent style. The show has 451 episodes since 2016, released weekly with typical episodes running about an hour. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. Its Apple Podcasts rating is 4.9 from 360 ratings.
Long-running weekly news comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 451 episodes since 2016 with a steady weekly release schedule
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 360 ratings signals strong listener loyalty
- Co-hosts with publishing and author backgrounds bring credibility with book and media audiences
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, recurring segments
- Tone
- irreverent, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and the episode titles and description cover politics and frequent news commentary.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sayswhopodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1153374359 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/Od_4Ryk9 |
| X | x.com/darth |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| GOVERNMENT SEX PLANE | 2026-10-14 | 58 min |
| CINCINNATI IS NOT CLEVELAND | 2026-10-07 | 44 min |
| ARCH OF DRONES | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 5 min |
| FRANKENMITCH | 2026-09-16 | 60 min |
| BALLROOM BLITZ | 2026-09-09 | 59 min |
| CANADA DIE! | 2026-09-02 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
In 2016, two friends—and author and a journalist--sat down to ride through the final weeks of the Presidential election by talking to the journalists covering it. They thought they were doing eight episodes. They were wrong. What started as a short trip has become a long and strange journey. They’ve gotten weird. They’ve made friends along the way. Mostly, the weird part, though. Join #1 New York…
About Says Who?
Says Who? is a news commentary and comedy podcast hosted by Maureen Johnson and Dan Sinker. According to the show's feed and website, the pair began the show in 2016 to talk through the presidential election with journalists and it has grown into a weekly program covering current events with frequent comedic digressions. Episodes typically run about one hour, and the feed lists 451 episodes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating from 360 ratings, which suggests a committed listener base. Listener estimates are based on rating counts and show age, not on published download figures, and the audience appears to skew toward adults interested in politics and media. The show carries an explicit flag and has no sponsors visible in the feed.
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $90 to $200. The show suits book publishers, media launches and brands seeking an engaged, politically aware adult audience that tolerates strong language.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Says Who? can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Says Who?
How much does Says Who? charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $90 to $200. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published figures from the show.
What is Says Who? about?
Says Who? is a weekly news commentary and comedy podcast hosted by Maureen Johnson and Dan Sinker. The two discuss current events, often with irreverent humor, in episodes that run about an hour.
How do I contact Says Who? about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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