The Ann & Phelim Scoop
The Ann & Phelim Scoop, hosted by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, is a conservative commentary podcast covering news stories its makers say legacy media ignores, including climate, crime and trial coverage. It has 486 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly conservative commentary reaching an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode
- 486 weekly episodes since 2019 give a long, consistent back catalogue for recurring sponsorship.
- Apple Podcasts shows 521 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Hour-long episodes allow substantial host-read mid-roll placements with time for explanation.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, commentary, narrative
- Tone
- opinionated, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show lists no funding links or Patreon in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles cover murder cases (Kermit Gosnell, Lindsay Clancy) and sexual misconduct trials (Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey), and the show's politically partisan framing is a suitability consideration.
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 | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ap-scoop |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1474403900 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/cf0b3f4/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The OCTOBER 7 Scandal Just Got Bigger | 2026-10-14 | 50 min |
| This OCTOBER 7 Scandal is Going Global | 2026-10-08 | 27 min |
| Data Centers: Don’t Believe The Electric Lies | 2026-09-23 | 40 min |
| The AI Hoax... (and the liars behind it) | 2026-09-16 | 55 min |
| OCTOBER 7 Play For Another Campus | 2026-09-09 | 58 min |
| $10,000, Boy George, and Breastfeeding Men | 2026-09-04 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Your conservative, unfiltered podcast bringing you the stories the media ignores! The Ann and Phelim Scoop is a podcast and media organization founded by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer. Stories ranging from climate change scientists faking data to the deadliest serial killer in American history have been largely ignored by legacy media because of liberal biases. We chose to bring you stories…
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About The Ann & Phelim Scoop
The Ann & Phelim Scoop is a conservative commentary podcast hosted by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, who also run the Unreported Story Society. Episodes cover news stories the hosts say mainstream outlets ignore, including climate science, high-profile criminal trials and cultural controversies. The feed shows 486 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing carries 521 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, and the show's website describes it as conservative and unfiltered. Audience figures on Starbooked are estimates based on these ratings and the release schedule, not published download counts. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, placing the show in the mid-range of independent news commentary.
No sponsors were visible in the feed. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits politically engaged, direct-to-consumer brands in books, media and subscriptions.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Ann & Phelim Scoop can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Ann & Phelim Scoop
How much does The Ann & Phelim Scoop charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is The Ann & Phelim Scoop about?
The show is a weekly conservative commentary podcast hosted by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, covering news stories they say mainstream media ignores, including climate, crime and cultural topics.
How do I contact The Ann & Phelim Scoop 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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