Shmanners is an etiquette comedy podcast hosted by Travis McElroy and Teresa McElroy, covering manners, social customs and dinner-party dilemmas. It has 523 episodes released weekly, typically 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad.
A long-running comedy etiquette show with a loyal, highly rated weekly audience
- 523 episodes since 2016 on a steady weekly schedule, with 2,014 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7.
- Lighthearted co-hosted format suits brands wanting a warm, humorous host-read.
- Themes such as hosting, gifting, holidays and travel align with home, food and lifestyle products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, themed episode, listener Q&A
- Tone
- playful, lighthearted
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 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
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover games, travel and historical topics such as Edgar Allan Poe, with no flagged content seen.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shmanners.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1074543784 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/rRcaqFt4 |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Allan Poe Part 1 | 2026-10-16 | 37 min |
| Hayrides | 2026-10-09 | 28 min |
| Corn Maze | 2026-10-02 | 35 min |
| Harvest Festival | 2026-09-25 | 31 min |
| Etiquette for Couples | 2026-09-18 | 48 min |
| Gifting Communities | 2026-09-11 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers!
About Shmanners
Shmanners is a weekly etiquette comedy podcast hosted by Travis McElroy and Teresa McElroy, according to the feed and the show's Apple Podcasts listing. Episodes cover everyday manners, customs and social situations, from thank-you notes and black-tie dress to themed topics such as kilts, state fairs and summer camp. The show has released 523 episodes since January 2016, with a typical length of 30 to 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 2,014 ratings with a 4.7 average, and the show is categorized under Comedy and Society & Culture. The feed does not publish listener data. Based on the ratings count and the weekly cadence, listener numbers are estimated at 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is estimated to skew toward adults aged 25 and over. The feed shows no sponsors so far.
Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode, which buys a single read in an established comedy show. The show suits home, hospitality, gifting and travel brands seeking a warm, humorous host-read.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Shmanners can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Shmanners
How much does Shmanners charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Shmanners is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the placement and the terms of the booking.
What is Shmanners about?
Shmanners is a comedy podcast hosted by Travis and Teresa McElroy that answers etiquette questions and covers social customs, holidays and themed topics, released weekly.
How do I contact Shmanners about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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