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Some More News

Hosted by Cody Johnston, Katy Stoll

Some More News, hosted by comedian Cody Johnston with co-host Katy Stoll on Even More News, covers the week's news with comedic commentary. It has 527 episodes released roughly every two days, with typical episodes of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Some More News

Weekly political comedy with a large, engaged 1,000-plus rating base

  • 527 episodes released about every two days, with a steady news-driven cadence.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,623 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, a strong engagement signal.
  • Two shows per week, Some More News and Even More News, give sponsors repeated placements.
Best forBrand awareness campaignsSubscription and streaming launches
Watch forHeavily political content may not suit brands that avoid partisan contexts.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News55%
Comedy30%
Politics15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, commentary, weekly news recap
Tone
witty, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment68/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 2,623 places it in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 downloads), supported by PodcastOne network affiliation, a five-year-plus run, 527 episodes and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the week's most important political developments?How do midterm elections and Congress affect current events?What is the context behind recent media controversies?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
PodcastOne
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is listed as PodcastOne, a network, but no sponsor or funding links appear.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Recent titles such as "Trump Probably Doesn't Want Iran to Blow Up LA" and "Feds Raid Ilhan Omar's Home" are explicitly political and topical, and the comedic register is adult-leaning.

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: 79 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence29 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they…
Some More News's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Some More News

Some More News is a comedic news podcast hosted by Cody Johnston, with co-host Katy Stoll on the weekly Even More News episodes, according to the show's Art19 feed. The show covers the week's news with wit and commentary and has 527 episodes, released about every two days, with a median episode length of around 49 minutes.

The show is published by PodcastOne and rated 4.7 stars from 2,623 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listeners are likely adults in the US, although these audience figures are estimates, not published data. The estimated range is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.

No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show suits brands seeking awareness among politically engaged adults. Host-read mid-roll rates are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the download estimate. Sponsors who accept political context should consider it.

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

Questions about Some More News

How much does Some More News charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the booking.

What is Some More News about?

Some More News is a comedic weekly news podcast hosted by Cody Johnston, covering current events, politics and society. Co-host Katy Stoll joins for the Even More News episodes.

How do I contact Some More News 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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