Still Buffering
Still Buffering is hosted by Sydnee McElroy, Rileigh Smirl and Teylor Smirl, and covers film and television culture, pop culture and cultural history in a comedic, cross-generational conversation. The show has 498 episodes with a weekly cadence and a typical length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged comedy audience of 498 episodes discussing film and television culture weekly
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,649 ratings at an average of 4.7 stars, indicating a loyal listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 52 minutes give sponsors a consistent, recurring placement.
- Episode titles cover current releases and streaming hits, so host-read mentions can sit alongside timely pop culture discussion.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episode review, retrospective
- Tone
- irreverent, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference adult and mature material such as 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' and 'Bury Your Gays', and the feed is not flagged explicit, so the content is mixed-audience rather than family-friendly.
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 | stillbuffering.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1076752918 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/n8ppsCKR |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Still Buffering: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) | 2026-10-14 | 52 min |
| Still Buffering: American Horror Story - 13 (2026) | 2026-10-06 | 50 min |
| Still Buffering: Supergirl (2026) | 2026-10-02 | 49 min |
| Still Buffering: Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Weekend (2026) | 2026-09-22 | 55 min |
| Still Buffering: Bo Burnham- Inside (2021) | 2026-09-14 | 56 min |
| Still Buffering: Forbidden Fruits (2026) | 2026-09-07 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A cross-generational guide to the culture that made us, by Sydnee McElroy, Teylor Smirl, and Rileigh Smirl. New episodes every Thursday.
About Still Buffering
Still Buffering is a comedy podcast hosted by Sydnee McElroy, Rileigh Smirl and Teylor Smirl, as stated in the show's feed and website. The show offers a cross-generational guide to film and television culture, with co-hosted discussion of recent releases and older titles. It has 498 episodes, releases a new episode every Thursday, and typical episodes run about 52 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,649 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward listeners aged 25 to 34 in the United States, based on rating volume and show metadata. Podcasts do not publish official download numbers.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits pop culture, streaming and entertainment brands that can accept mature-themed content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Still Buffering can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Still Buffering
How much does Still Buffering charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates for Still Buffering are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Still Buffering about?
Still Buffering is a comedy podcast hosted by Sydnee McElroy, Rileigh Smirl and Teylor Smirl. Each weekly episode discusses film and television culture, both new releases and older titles, in a cross-generational conversation.
How do I contact Still Buffering about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
Similar creators
Podcast and other creators in pop culture, ranked by score.
| Creator | Niches | Est. downloads | Median views | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skimm Thispodcast · US | newswomen's media | 15k | – | $90–620 | 98 |
Puttin' On Airspodcast | comedyhistory | 15k | – | $90–620 | 98 |
On Brand with Donny Deutschpodcast | brandingpolitics | 35k | – | $360–1250 | 98 |
| star warspop culture | 50k | – | $360–2000 | 98 | |
Brotherly Love Podcastpodcast | celebrity interviewsfamily | 15k | – | $90–620 | 98 |
| celebrity newspop culture | 50k | – | $360–2000 | 98 |