Skimm This
Skimm This is the weekly podcast from theSkimm, a digital media company that breaks down the week's biggest stories and explains why they matter to women. The show has 574 episodes on a seven-day cadence, typical length about 55 minutes, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Host-read sponsorship rate is roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly women-focused news and culture show from a established digital media brand
- Publishes weekly with 574 episodes since 2019, showing long-running consistency.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 3,615 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 55 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll placement.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, guest interview
- Tone
- upbeat, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 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
Episode titles cover sports, celebrity news and policy topics such as Sexism at the French Open and conversations about trans women in sports, with no explicit flags.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theskimm.com/skimm-this |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1454021155 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/skimm-this |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Broke Boys of MLB Playoffs, Hailee Steinfeld’s Back in the Box, an | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 33 min |
| The Fever Fan Debate, Gisele & Tom’s Astrological Divorce, and the NFL | 2026-10-07 | 54 min |
| Stafford’s Swift Appearance, Kate Upton’s MLB Lore, and Jalen Brunson’ | 2026-09-30 | 57 min |
| Simone Biles’ Sleepy Girl Game Day, Kiffin Flops in Front of His Ex, a | 2026-09-25 | 49 min |
| The Week Women in Sports Couldn’t Catch a Break: Arch Manning, Sydney | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 6 min |
| Earle Meets Brady and Berrios, Wimbledon’s Influencer Ban, and Spain’s | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
“Skimm This” tackles important topics that impact women, and empowers generations of women to live smarter. Listen to our miniseries throughout the year, airing on Thursdays.
About Skimm This
Skimm This is the weekly podcast from theSkimm, a digital media company that describes its mission as giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. Per the show's feed and website, episodes break down the week's biggest stories in sports, entertainment and news and connect them to why they matter. The show has published 574 episodes since March 2019 and releases new episodes weekly, with a median running time of about 56 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.5 average rating from 3,615 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly women aged 25 to 44 in the United States. Estimated downloads per episode sit between 5,000 and 25,000. No sponsors were seen in the feed or the recent episode titles.
Brands seeking host-read mid-roll placement should expect an estimated rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. Consumer brands in sports, fashion and wellness who want to reach women professionals are the best fit. Source: podcast feed, theSkimm website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Skimm This can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Skimm This
How much does Skimm This charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own data and placement terms.
What is Skimm This about?
Skimm This is theSkimm's weekly podcast that breaks down the week's biggest sports, entertainment and news stories and explains why they matter to women. Episodes run about 55 minutes.
How do I contact Skimm This 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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