Switched On Pop, hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding, analyzes how pop music works and moves listeners. It is produced by Vulture within the Vox Media Podcast Network. The show has 556 episodes released weekly, typically 35 to 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-running music analysis show with a loyal, highly rated audience of pop listeners
- 2,689 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average since 2014
- Weekly episodes of 35 to 45 minutes give repeated exposure across a long back catalogue
- Vulture and Vox Media Podcast Network backing signals high production and brand-safe content
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, guest analysis episode
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- VultureVox Media Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the only named brands are the publisher Vulture and the network Vox Media Podcast Network.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover pop music, artists and music history with no explicit flag in the feed (explicit=0).
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 | www.switchedonpop.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id934552872 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/switchedonpop |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why we need bad music | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 2 min |
| Has Taylor Swift jumped the shark? | 2026-10-06 | 48 min |
| Carly Rae Jepsen’s pop pedagogy | 2026-09-29 | 49 min |
| Tove Lo wants her music to sound out of control (ft. Tove Lo) | 2026-09-22 | 38 min |
| Lizzy McAlpine summons Nick Drake & Joni Mitchell | 2026-09-18 | 58 min |
| The power of singing together (ft. Tiny Habits) | 2026-09-15 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Listen closer to pop music, and hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
About Switched on Pop
Switched On Pop is a long-running music analysis podcast hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan and songwriter Charlie Harding, produced by Vulture within the Vox Media Podcast Network. The show examines how pop songs work, featuring interviews with artists and deep dives into genres and trends. The feed lists 556 episodes, released weekly, with a typical episode running 35 to 45 minutes.
The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 2,689 ratings on Apple Podcasts, according to the feed and Apple data. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. This is an estimate, not a verified count. The feed shows no visible sponsors, so the show's commercial history is unclear.
Brands seeking a music-literate audience, such as streaming, instrument or concert companies, may find a host-read mid-roll placement suited to the show. At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode, a single placement reaches a sizable, engaged audience of pop listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Switched on Pop can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Switched on Pop
How much does Switched On Pop charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates are not published and should be confirmed with the show.
What is Switched On Pop about?
Switched On Pop is a music analysis podcast hosted by Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding that explores how pop songs work, featuring artist interviews and genre deep dives.
How do I contact Switched On Pop about sponsoring an episode?
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