Shelf Respect
Shelf Respect is a comedy book podcast hosted by Knox McCoy, Jamie B. Golden and Erin Moon, covering new releases, literary trends and reader pet peeves. The show has 20 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A comedic, book-obsessed audience that reads and buys between episodes
- Twenty episodes with a steady two-week cadence and a 4.9 average Apple rating across 254 ratings
- Segments on new releases and snake drafts give natural places for book-related sponsor reads
- Listeners are engaged readers, a fit for publishers, bookish subscription boxes and reading apps
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, segmented discussion, snake draft game, deep dive
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Books: Chores, Whores, and Scores' and 'Literary Characters Most Likely To Be MAGA' indicate adult wording and political references.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.readwithshelfrespect.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1877017948 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5170428.rss |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 46 - Stephen King Deep Dive | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Popcast: Movies > Books Collection Preview | 2026-10-09 | 4 min |
| New Books Snake Draft: Fall 2026 | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 1 min |
| The NOs of Audiobooks | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 4 min |
| Books: Chores, Whores, and Scores | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 10 min |
| Footnotes: Should Book Influencers Get Paid? Is it Okay to Write Ficti | 2026-08-21 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
We talk about reading in a ridiculous way. We'll judge books by their covers. And then some. Join us. Your dear readers are Knox McCoy, Jamie B. Golden, and Erin Moon.
About Shelf Respect
Shelf Respect is a comedy book podcast hosted by Knox McCoy, Jamie B. Golden and Erin Moon, according to the feed and the show's website. The show covers new releases, literary trends, reader pet peeves and deep dives into authors such as Stephen King and Emily Henry. Episodes arrive about every two weeks with a median length of roughly 49 minutes, and the feed lists 20 episodes.
Apple Podcasts shows 254 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are estimated to be mostly American readers aged 25 to 34, though this is an estimate and not published data. No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show is currently unsponsored.
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits book publishers, reading apps and bookish consumer brands seeking an engaged, humorous audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shelf Respect can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shelf Respect
How much does Shelf Respect charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from public signals, not a published price list.
What is Shelf Respect about?
Shelf Respect is a comedy book podcast hosted by Knox McCoy, Jamie B. Golden and Erin Moon. It covers new book releases, literary trends, reader pet peeves and deep dives into popular authors.
How do I contact Shelf Respect 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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