Starbooked

The American Radicals Podcast

Podcast · AmRadPod.podbean.com · EN
Hosted by Steve Friend

The American Radicals Podcast, hosted by Steve Friend, covers US politics and news commentary from a self-described critical, truth-seeking angle. The show has 481 episodes published roughly daily, with a median episode length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated). Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The American Radicals Podcast

Daily US politics commentary with a highly rated, loyal Apple audience

  • 481 episodes published roughly daily, giving frequent placement opportunities
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 222 ratings signals an engaged listener base
  • Median episode length near 52 minutes allows room for a full mid-roll read
Best forsubscription or newsletter sign-upscivic or policy-focused campaigns
Watch forPolitical content is high; brands with a conservative-skewing or activist-averse policy should review episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics90%
Government and Public Policy10%
Formats
solo monologue, commentary
Tone
critical, combative
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 222 Apple ratings points to the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted for a show under three years old, supported by daily cadence, high Podcast Index popularity and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhich government programs are wasteful or failingHow political institutions are accountableWhat is the truth behind current political events
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles and description are political commentary with no explicit flags; the political content level is high by nature of the show.

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: 34 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Pay No Attention2026-10-1657 min
Government Can't Solve Government2026-10-1544 min
Barking Up (and Cutting Down) the Wrong Tree2026-10-1445 min
Frauds and Swindles2026-10-1340 min
Taken for a Ride2026-10-1257 min
Just the Scraps2026-10-0954 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

You're in the information age, but facts are in short supply. REJECT the Noise, Ask Bold Questions, and Seek the truth with FBI Whistleblower and COMMON SENSE Extremist STEVE FRIEND. This is the American Radicals Podcast.
The American Radicals Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

Do you make The American Radicals Podcast? Claim or remove this page.

About The American Radicals Podcast

The American Radicals Podcast is a news commentary show hosted by Steve Friend, which presents itself as a critical examination of government and political events. The feed lists 481 episodes released roughly daily, with a median runtime of about 52 minutes. The show is hosted on Podbean and its website describes Friend as an FBI whistleblower and self-described extremist, according to its description.

The show has a 4.9 average rating from 222 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly US adults. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history.

A host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $40 to $200 per episode based on the estimated audience. The show suits brands seeking a politically engaged audience, with the political content level noted as high.

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

Questions about The American Radicals Podcast

How much does The American Radicals Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The rate is an estimate, not a published price.

What is The American Radicals Podcast about?

The show is a US politics and news commentary podcast hosted by Steve Friend, releasing roughly one episode per day with episodes around 52 minutes long.

How do I contact The American Radicals Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

Similar creators

Podcast and other creators in political commentary, ranked by score.