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STORES

Podcast · shows.acast.com/stores · EN
Hosted by Luke Taylor

STORES, hosted by Luke Taylor and DeadBlossomJesse, is a comedy and culture podcast in which the hosts visit and riff on retail chains such as REI, Uniqlo and Sherwin Williams. The show has 70 episodes released weekly, typically 85 to 100 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 15,000 to 40,000 per episode, with a rate range of $270 to $1,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor STORES

Weekly comedy show with a 4.9 Apple rating reviewing major retail chains

  • Apple Podcasts shows 363 ratings averaging 4.9 stars across 71 episodes.
  • Weekly releases and roughly 90-minute episodes give a consistent mid-roll slot.
  • Each episode centres on a single retail brand, which suits retail and consumer product sponsors.
Best forretail and consumer product brandsawareness campaigns for lifestyle products
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published figures, and the show has no sponsor history yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Shopping25%
Travel15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, guest interview, store visit narrative
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 105 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode15k–40k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Apple ratings_count of 363 places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted up one band because the show is under two years old and then narrowed given weekly cadence and no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhich store will be reviewed nextWhat is the best product at this chainHow do the guests fit into the store visit
Age
null%18-24
null%25-34
null%35-44
null%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United Statesnull%
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; funding_links is empty and no website pages are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles cover retail stores such as Hot Topic, Total Wine and Bevmo, where alcohol retail is discussed without any flagged content.

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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
REI with Hallie Haas2026-10-121 h 25 min
Uniqlo with Harry Nielson2026-10-051 h 20 min
Pacsun with Tom Fell and Griffin Wenzler2026-09-281 h 25 min
Seafood City with Rocky Pajarito2026-09-211 h 18 min
World Market with Molly Lambert2026-09-141 h 33 min
Sherwin Williams with Caitlin Nellist (AKA Slowpuke)2026-09-071 h 41 min

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

STORES is a podcast where we visit different stores. Hosted by thelukeman and deadblossomjesse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About STORES

STORES is a comedy and culture podcast hosted by Luke Taylor and DeadBlossomJesse, as listed in the feed owner field. Each episode visits a different retail chain, from REI and Uniqlo to Total Wine, and the hosts discuss the store with guests. The show releases weekly, with 70 episodes in the feed and typical episodes of 85 to 100 minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 363 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the show is listed under Comedy, Society and Culture, and Places and Travel. Audience size is an estimate, not a published figure: based on the ratings count, the show likely reaches roughly 15,000 to 40,000 listeners per episode. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed. Estimated rates run from $270 to $1,000 per host-read mid-roll, suited to retail and lifestyle brands seeking comedy-led placement.

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

Questions about STORES

How much does STORES charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates for STORES run from about $270 to $1,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 15,000 to 40,000 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.

What is STORES about?

STORES is a comedy podcast in which hosts visit and discuss different retail stores such as REI, Uniqlo and Total Wine, with guests joining each episode. It releases weekly with episodes of roughly 90 minutes.

How do I contact STORES about sponsoring an episode?

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

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