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Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Hosted by Rick Glassman

Take Your Shoes Off, hosted by Rick Glassman, is a comedy interview show in which he talks with comedians, actors and writers. The show has 382 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 116 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll. Its distinctive feature is a long-running series of numbered return guest appearances.

Why brands sponsor Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Long-running comedy interview show with over 2,400 Apple ratings and a 4.8 average

  • Weekly episodes across 382 installments build a deep, returning audience of comedy fans.
  • Median episode runs about 116 minutes, giving sponsors room for multiple host-read placements.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,237 five-star ratings out of 2,409, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
Best forstreaming and entertainment launchescomedy and lifestyle brands
Watch forLong episodes and a comedy tone may suit brands comfortable with informal language.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy (Humor)70%
Movies15%
Television15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, long-form conversation
Tone
playful, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
about 100 to 130 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 2,409 falls in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, with a 382-episode weekly archive, Art19 hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is a guest's comedy career likeHow do comedians work on their craftWhat are recent projects by a featured actor or comic
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
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 feed is not flagged explicit (0), but comedy interview titles and guest topics suggest occasional crude language.

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: 69 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence21 / 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
Are You Garbage (H. Foley & Kevin Ryan)2026-10-081 h 42 min
Lily Phillips2026-10-021 h 53 min
Romesh Ranganathan2026-09-272 h 8 min
Jeremiah Watkins 3.0 (Feat. Special Guest)2026-09-182 h 29 min
Ike Barinholtz2026-09-091 h 59 min
Mark Normand 8.02026-09-051 h 54 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Hi, I'm Rick Glassman, and I'm a goofy guy and a cute boy. As a kid, I had debilitating OCD. I still have a lot of “things.” The title of my podcast “Take Your Shoes Off” is a microcosm of my need for control and order in a world that... keeps their shoes on. I created this podcast to showcase a more serious side, as I have conversations with some of the funniest and most interesting people in…
Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Take Your Shoes Off is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Rick Glassman, who describes himself on the show's website and feed as a goofy guy who uses comedy to get through a world of shoes-on people. The show features conversations with comedians, actors and writers, and the feed lists categories of Comedy, Education and Self-Improvement.

The show has released 382 episodes, with a new episode each week. Episodes typically run about 116 minutes, and the most recent feed entries feature guests such as Romesh Ranganathan, Ike Barinholtz and Alison Brie. Apple Podcasts lists 2,409 ratings with an average of 4.8.

Listeners are likely comedy fans and entertainment followers. Audience figures are estimates, not published data, and an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is the basis for pricing. No sponsors appear in the feed. Brands seeking long-form comedy audiences are the best fit, at roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll according to Starbooked's rate rule.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

How much does Take Your Shoes Off charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Take Your Shoes Off about?

Take Your Shoes Off is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Rick Glassman, featuring conversations with comedians, actors and writers. Episodes are released weekly and run about 116 minutes.

How do I contact Take Your Shoes Off about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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