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Shenk is hosted by comedian Sara Weinshenk, who interviews comedians, musicians and artists living in Los Angeles about fashion, cannabis and comedy. The show has 428 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode and one distinctive detail: an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 281 ratings.

Why brands sponsor Shenk

Weekly Los Angeles comedy interviews with a steady, loyal listener base

  • Over 420 episodes released roughly weekly since 2018 build a long-running archive
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 281 ratings signals an engaged audience
  • Guests from the comedy and music scene give a credible, culture-focused context for host-read reads
Best forcomedy and entertainment brandsfashion and lifestyle productscannabis-adjacent brands where legally permitted
Watch forExplicit language and adult topics make this unsuitable for family-oriented campaigns.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Celebrity News20%
Fashion and Style10%
Cannabis10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, solo episode
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 281 places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 band; the show is over five years old and has 428 episodes on Libsyn with a 4.8 average, so the band was kept without an upward shift.
Audience asks aboutWho are the comedians featured in the latest interviews?What is the story behind a viral comedy set or a recent controversy?What fashion or dating topics are covered in each episode?
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other10%
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
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles reference adult topics such as 'Sex and the City Lifestyle' and cannabis.

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: 86 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Comedian Sara Weinshenk interviews comedians, musicians & artists living in LA. Topics include fashion, cannabis & comedy.
Shenk's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Shenk

Shenk is a comedy interview podcast hosted by comedian Sara Weinshenk, according to the show's feed and the Libsyn hosting page. Each episode features comedians, musicians and artists living in Los Angeles, and topics include fashion, cannabis and comedy. The show has 428 episodes released roughly every seven days, typically running about 50 minutes.

The show holds a 4.8 average on Apple Podcasts from 281 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts data. Audience figures are estimates rather than published numbers: the show is likely to reach roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, a range that suits comedy, entertainment and lifestyle brands whose audience overlaps with an adult, explicit comedy listener.

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

Questions about Shenk

How much does Shenk charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates for Shenk run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and package terms.

What is Shenk about?

Shenk is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Sara Weinshenk. It features comedians, musicians and artists living in Los Angeles, with discussion of fashion, cannabis and comedy across roughly weekly episodes.

How do I contact Shenk 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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