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Tales of Taboo

Podcast · aliweissworld.com/podcast · US · EN
Hosted by Ali Weiss

Tales of Taboo is hosted by Ali Weiss, a New York comedian and writer. The show collects anonymous confessions from listeners and interviews public figures about unconventional lives. It has 44 episodes, roughly one every 20 days, with a median length of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Tales of Taboo

Candid confession show reaching an engaged adult audience of 667 Apple raters

  • Anonymous confession format creates a personal, conversational host-read environment
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 667 ratings signals a loyal listener base
  • Weekly updates and 44 episodes give a steady run for a sponsorship block
Best fordating and wellness appsadult lifestyle productsbrand awareness for adult-audience consumer goods
Watch forExplicit content and mature themes make this unsuitable for family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society60%
Documentary25%
Dating15%
Formats
anonymous confession segments, guest interview, solo host narration
Tone
candid, provocative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 667 places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), adjusted down for a 44-episode weekly-to-biweekly cadence, Anchor hosting and no named network, giving 2,000 to 8,000 per episode.
Audience asks aboutWhich personal taboos are other people hiding?How do guests explain their unconventional lives?What do confessions about relationships and careers reveal?
Age
20%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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. The description invites confession submissions by email and links Instagram and TikTok, with no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adulthigh
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles such as 'Pain, Pleasure, Power' and 'Affair Confessions' cover sexual and relationship 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: 18 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 55 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.

Tales of Taboo investigates, and celebrates, the stories we’re taught to keep quiet. Host Ali Weiss collects raw, honest, sometimes shocking anonymous confessions from her global audience and interviews public figures willing to speak candidly about their unconventional lives. Provocative, funny, and deeply empathetic, Tales of Taboo asks why we’re all so afraid to be different — and what might…
Tales of Taboo's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Tales of Taboo

Tales of Taboo is a podcast hosted by Ali Weiss, a comedian, on-air host and writer based in New York City, according to her website. The show collects anonymous confessions from its audience and interviews public figures about unconventional lives, including sex work, non-monogamy and relationship topics. It has released 44 episodes, updated roughly every 20 days, with a median length of about 60 minutes, as listed in the RSS feed.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 667 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers. Based on the rating count and cadence, the show likely draws 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors were found in the feed or on the website.

At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $200 per episode. The show suits adult lifestyle, dating and wellness brands that can accept explicit content.

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

Questions about Tales of Taboo

How much does Tales of Taboo charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $90 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and package.

What is Tales of Taboo about?

Tales of Taboo is a Ali Weiss podcast that collects anonymous confessions from listeners and interviews public figures about unconventional lives, including relationships, sex work and career topics.

How do I contact Tales of Taboo 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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