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Spike and Hank

Podcast · www.spikeandhank.com · US · EN
Hosted by Spike, Hank Winchester

Spike and Hank, hosted by Detroit radio personality Spike and Emmy-winning TV reporter Hank Winchester, offers unscripted conversations about Detroit, pop culture, trending topics and their personal lives. The show has 13 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically 40 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Spike and Hank

Detroit comedy duo with a strong debut and a 4.9 Apple rating

  • Two Detroit media veterans with decades of public-facing careers host a weekly, unscripted show.
  • 238 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 stars, showing a highly engaged listener base.
  • The website cites strong launch reach in trade press, making this a new show with momentum.
Best forlocal Detroit and Michigan brandslifestyle and family product launches
Watch forAudience figures are estimates, and the launch reach claim comes from the show's own press coverage.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy45%
Pop Culture30%
Society & Culture25%
Formats
co-hosted banter, personal storytelling, topical discussion
Tone
candid, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 238 ratings averaging 4.9, a show under two years old shifted one band up, a 2026 launch, weekly cadence, and a website claim of nearly 980,000 listeners in the first six days, which the show's own press cites and which is not verified.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the hosts' personal stories and family life?What is the latest Detroit and Michigan news and gossip?What pop culture and celebrity encounters have they had?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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 show description states that nothing is off limits, and the feed is not explicitly flagged, so profanity and adult references are plausible though not confirmed in titles.

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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Top-rated radio personality Spike and Emmy-winning TV reporter Hank Winchester leave the constraints of traditional media behind to give you real conversations, real laughs, and real life. Every week, you'll get unfiltered and unscripted discussions about Detroit, pop culture, wild trending topics and their own comedic and chaotic personal lives. Nothing is off limits. You'll get a candid peek…
Spike and Hank's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Spike and Hank

Spike and Hank is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Spike, a Detroit radio personality, and Hank Winchester, an Emmy-winning TV reporter, according to the show's website. Each episode features unscripted conversations about Detroit, pop culture, trending topics and the hosts' personal lives, including relationships, parenting and their longtime friendship. The feed lists 13 episodes released every Tuesday, with a median length of about 48 minutes.

The show has 238 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.9 stars, and the website reports press coverage of its July 2026 launch. Listener figures are estimates: based on rating volume and the show's young age, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and this is not a verified count. No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website.

The show suits brands targeting Detroit and Michigan audiences, and lifestyle or family product campaigns. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys placement in a fast-growing local comedy show.

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

Questions about Spike and Hank

How much does Spike and Hank charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Spike and Hank about?

Spike and Hank is a comedy podcast from two Detroit media personalities covering local life, pop culture, trending topics and their personal lives in an unscripted format.

How do I contact Spike and Hank about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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