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Secondhand Therapy

Hosted by Louie Paoletti, Michael Malone

Secondhand Therapy, hosted by Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone, is a comedy mental health show in which two friends unpack their own weekly therapy sessions. Topics include anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity and relationships. With 157 episodes released weekly at about an hour each, estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Secondhand Therapy

Weekly comedy mental health show with an engaged Apple Podcasts rating base

  • 157 episodes released weekly, giving a long running and consistent show
  • 196 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with 177 five star reviews
  • Hosts discuss anxiety, ADHD, grief and masculinity with humor and candor
Best forwellness and self-care brandsmental health app or tool launches
Watch forExplicit content and strong language may not suit family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness35%
Society & Culture25%
Comedy25%
Relationships15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, personal reflection, listener and guest discussion
Tone
candid, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 65 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%: Apple Podcasts shows 196 ratings, which maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with weekly cadence and 157 episodes supporting that band; no sponsor or platform signals adjust it further.
Audience asks abouthow to handle anxiety and ADHD day to dayhow to set boundaries in relationshipshow to process grief and emotional growth
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
15%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
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

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and titles include profanity such as 'Toxic F*ckhead Island' and 'A F*ck Boy and a Vasectomy | Replay'.

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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Secondhand Therapy is a funny, honest mental health podcast where two unlicensed best friends unpack their weekly therapy sessions. Join Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone as they explore anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity, and emotional growth—with humor, heart, and total transparency. Each episode blends raw self-reflection with real time takes on therapy, trauma, relationships, and the messy…
Secondhand Therapy's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Secondhand Therapy

Secondhand Therapy is a comedy mental health podcast hosted by Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone, as described on the show's RedCircle page and feed. Each episode has the two friends unpack their own weekly therapy sessions, covering anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity and relationships. The show has 157 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 63 minutes.

The show carries an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 196 ratings, with 177 five star reviews according to the Apple listing. Based on those signals, listener numbers are an estimate: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults in their twenties and thirties. No sponsors were named in the feed or description.

A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits wellness, mental health and self-improvement brands that are comfortable with explicit language.

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

Questions about Secondhand Therapy

How much does Secondhand Therapy charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and volume.

What is Secondhand Therapy about?

Secondhand Therapy is a comedy mental health podcast in which hosts Louie Paoletti and Michael Malone discuss their own therapy sessions. Topics include anxiety, ADHD, grief, masculinity and relationships.

How do I contact Secondhand Therapy about sponsoring an episode?

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

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