SOLVED with Mark Manson, hosted by Mark Manson with co-host Drew Birnie, answers one life question per episode using independent research and expert interviews. The show has 101 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length near 2.9 hours. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $360 to $1,500 per episode.
Long-form, research-led self-help with a 3,660-rating audience and a 4.9 Apple average
- Each episode answers one question in full, with independent experts and no guest product launches.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,660 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 3,433 five-star reviews.
- Episodes run around three hours, so host-read placements get extended listening time.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, research-led explainer
- Tone
- evidence-based, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 2 to 3.5 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit: 1), and the description refers to advice that 'doesn't suck' with informal language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | solvedpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1247526593 |
| RSS feed | rss.pdrl.fm/6e7d4d/feeds.megaphone.fm/ISML940268… |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Failure, Solved | 2026-10-07 | 3 h 44 min |
| Finding Your Life Path, Solved | 2026-09-02 | 4 h 10 min |
| How to Get Lucky, Solved | 2026-08-05 | 3 h 49 min |
| How to Build Confidence, Solved | 2026-07-01 | 3 h 57 min |
| How to Change Your Life, Solved | 2026-06-03 | 4 h 59 min |
| Why We Stay in Bad Relationships, Solved | 2026-05-20 | 1 h 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
New episodes every month. Life advice that doesn’t suck by a 3x #1 NYT bestselling author. I’ve spent two decades calling out everything wrong with the self-help world: the bad science, the guru nonsense, and the advice that preys on people's insecurities. This podcast is my no-BS, research-backed answer to all of it.
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About SOLVED with Mark Manson
SOLVED with Mark Manson is a self-improvement podcast in which the host and co-host Drew Birnie take one life question per episode and answer it using research and independent experts. The show's website describes Mark Manson as a three-time New York Times bestselling author and lists Drew Birnie as co-host, with a team credited on the About page.
The show has 101 episodes in the feed, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 2.9 hours. Apple Podcasts shows 3,660 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 60,000 listeners per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. No sponsors were seen in the feed or on the website.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $360 to $1,500 per episode. The show suits productivity, wellness and education brands seeking a thoughtful, long-form audience. Sources: the podcast RSS feed, the Apple Podcasts listing and the show website.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. SOLVED with Mark Manson can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about SOLVED with Mark Manson
How much does SOLVED with Mark Manson charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,500. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals and are not published by the show.
What is SOLVED with Mark Manson about?
The show answers one life question per episode, such as failure, confidence or relationships, using research and independent expert interviews. Episodes typically run around three hours.
How do I contact SOLVED with Mark Manson 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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