Serious Trouble is an irreverent legal commentary podcast hosted by Josh Barro and Ken White, covering court cases, legal news and the law in the news. The show has 198 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 24 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read episode slot.
Engaged legal commentary audience rating the show 4.7 on Apple Podcasts
- 431 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.7 out of 5, with 385 five-star reviews.
- Weekly episodes since June 2022 build a steady, returning listener base.
- The Substack page reports over 36,000 subscribers, a direct newsletter audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, commentary on court news
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the Substack page lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles discuss political figures and court cases such as 'Comey's Got the Moves' and 'Kennedy, Centered'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.serioustrouble.show/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1630160928 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/906465.rss |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Not Paid for By the US Government | 2026-10-09 | 22 min |
| Very Special Prosecutors | 2026-10-03 | 30 min |
| Public Disclosure of Privates Facts | 2026-09-25 | 24 min |
| Kennedy, Centered | 2026-09-18 | 40 min |
| Mistrial | 2026-09-11 | 23 min |
| If You Can’t Trust Michael Cohen, Who Can You Trust? | 2026-08-27 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
An irreverent podcast about the law from Josh Barro and Ken White. www.serioustrouble.show
About Serious Trouble
Serious Trouble is an irreverent podcast about the law hosted by Josh Barro and Ken White. The show discusses court cases, legal news and the legal stories behind current events, in a co-hosted conversational format. According to the show's website on Substack, the podcast is published weekly, and episodes typically run about 24 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 431 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5. The audience is estimated to be between 2,000 and 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age; the Substack page reports over 36,000 subscribers. Listeners are likely interested in legal news and commentary, and the show has no sponsors visible in the feed.
Serious Trouble suits brands in legal services, publishing and other sectors aimed at readers of legal news. A host-read slot is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, which buys a single mid-roll spot in a weekly show with a focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Serious Trouble can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Serious Trouble
How much does Serious Trouble charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Serious Trouble about?
Serious Trouble is an irreverent podcast about the law, hosted by Josh Barro and Ken White, covering court cases and legal news in weekly episodes of about 24 minutes.
How do I contact Serious Trouble about sponsoring an episode?
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