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Shut up a Second

Hosted by Adam Carnevale, Zoe Bee, Matt Stewart, Maddy Weeks

Shut up a Second, from Sanspants Radio, is a comedy show where a rotating group of hosts, led by Adam Carnevale, discusses everyday objects and oddball topics such as chicken nuggets, carnival rides and black holes. The show has 677 episodes released weekly, typically 30 to 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Shut up a Second

Long-running weekly comedy show with a loyal 254-rating Apple audience

  • 677 episodes since 2014 give a deep, consistent back catalogue.
  • Weekly releases of roughly 30 to 40 minutes suit recurring sponsor reads.
  • Silly, everyday-object topics create a relaxed, low-pressure listening context.
Best forbrand awarenesssnack and food productsconsumer goods with a playful tone
Watch forThe feed is flagged explicit, so check fit with family-oriented brands before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Humor20%
Education10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, topic riff, rotating guest hosts
Tone
silly, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
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%: 254 Apple ratings place the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, with 677 episodes, weekly cadence, Acast hosting and an established run since 2014.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the topic of each episode?Which hosts appear on which episodes?Where can I hear past episodes?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
22%35-44
18%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit, so profanity is possible though no specific titles suggest heavy language.

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: 85 / 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.

Come and sit down with us as we discuss a wide variety of dumb topics. Wanna know the history of cowboys? What about facts about bread? It doesn't matter, just shut up and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Shut up a Second

Shut up a Second is a comedy podcast from Sanspants Radio that riffs on everyday objects and odd subjects, from chicken nuggets to black holes. Adam Carnevale appears most often, with Zoe Bee, Matt Stewart, Maddy Weeks, Stuart Dalman, Dave Warneke and Cass Paige also contributing, according to the episode titles in the feed.

The show has released 677 episodes, roughly one per week, with typical episodes running 30 to 40 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing carries 254 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which places it among the more established shows in the comedy category. The feed is hosted on Acast and flagged explicit.

Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number 5,000 to 25,000 per episode and to skew toward adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated $90 to $625 per episode, a host-read spot suits snack, food and consumer brands seeking a playful, long-running audience.

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

Questions about Shut up a Second

How much does Shut up a Second charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show.

What is Shut up a Second about?

It is a comedy podcast in which hosts discuss everyday objects and unusual topics, such as chicken nuggets, carnival rides and black holes, in short weekly episodes.

How do I contact Shut up a Second 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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