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Still Watching

Hosted by Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, Hillary Busis

Still Watching, from Vanity Fair, is hosted by Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy and Hillary Busis, who recap and analyze television and streaming series, often with creators and stars. The feed holds 340 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length near 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Still Watching

Established Vanity Fair TV podcast with a loyal, engaged streaming audience

  • 340 episodes released roughly weekly since December 2017 build a long-running listener habit.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,544 ratings averaging 4.2 stars, a strong signal of engagement.
  • Episodes run around 50 minutes, giving a host-read spot room to land in a relaxed discussion.
Best forstreaming services and TV launchesconsumer brands targeting entertainment viewers
Watch forExplicit flag and frequent mature TV topics may limit fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Television70%
Film10%
Celebrity News10%
Politics5%
Books and Literature5%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, interview, narrative
Tone
witty, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,544 Apple ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 ratings, 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), a 340-episode weekly show from a major publisher on Megaphone, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat did the hosts think of the latest season finale?Which shows are worth watching next?How do creators and stars explain their storylines?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Feed carries an explicit flag, and episodes discuss mature series and political figures such as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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: 36 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence7 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Join Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy, and Hillary Busis as they recap and analyze the most exciting series on TV and streaming, and get the inside story on how they came together through interviews with television stars and creators. Get in touch, email us at stillwatching@vanityfair.com.
Still Watching's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Still Watching

Still Watching is a Vanity Fair podcast hosted by Richard Lawson, Chris Murphy and Hillary Busis. The show recaps and analyzes the most talked-about series on television and streaming, and its episodes often include interviews with stars and creators, according to the feed and the show's website.

The feed lists 340 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 49 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,544 ratings averaging 4.2 stars, and the show's Podcast Index popularity sits in the top bucket. Estimated listenership is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode (estimated), mostly adults in the 25 to 44 range in the United States.

No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is a fit for brands that want a premium editorial environment. A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $360 to $2,000 per episode can reach an engaged entertainment audience. Streaming services, TV launches and consumer brands targeting viewers are the strongest matches.

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

Questions about Still Watching

How much does Still Watching charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor deal and episode placement.

What is Still Watching about?

Still Watching is a Vanity Fair podcast where hosts recap and analyze the most popular TV and streaming series, often with interviews of stars and creators.

How do I contact Still Watching 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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