The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
The Back Room with Andy Ostroy, hosted by Andy Ostroy, is a weekly unscripted talk show on politics and pop culture with guest interviews from journalists, authors and campaigners. It has 556 episodes since June 2022, a cadence of about every 2.8 days, and a median length of roughly 47 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Suggested rate is $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged political listeners who rate the show highly and hear guest interviews weekly
- Apple Podcasts shows 217 ratings, 163 of them five stars, with a 4.2 average.
- Episodes run about 47 minutes on a cadence of roughly every three days, with 556 episodes since 2022.
- Guests include journalists, authors and state officials, such as Frank Rich, Dana Bash and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, solo commentary
- Tone
- irreverent, opinionated
- 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; funding links are empty and the description names no sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit (explicit: 1) and the description uses the word 'shit-ton'; the show is openly partisan political commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | the-back-room-with-andy-ostroy.podcast.radiofree… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1629482392 |
| RSS feed | media.zencast.fm/the-back-room-with-andy-ostroy/… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Rich on his Latest New York Magazine Essay "Trump's Shameless Co | 2026-10-17 | 59 min |
| Dana Bash on the Midterms and her Fascinating New Book "The Elections | 2026-10-15 | 30 min |
| Kerry Kennedy on her Terrific New Book About her Mother: "Ethel Kenned | 2026-10-13 | 41 min |
| James Henson on Texas Politics, the Midterms, and Whether the Lone Sta | 2026-10-10 | 55 min |
| George Conway on Trump, the Midterms, and Whether the 'Inflection Poin | 2026-10-06 | 49 min |
| Cait Conley on her NY-17 House Campaign Against Trumper Mike Lawler | 2026-10-03 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
The Back Room with Andy Ostroy presents a humorous, honest take on politics and pop culture featuring notable guest interviews, a shit-ton of righteous indignation, and rip-roaring repartee with co-producers Matty Rosenberg and Jen Hammoud. We're havin' a ball, and so will you! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced…
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About The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
The Back Room with Andy Ostroy is a weekly unscripted podcast that offers a humorous, opinionated take on politics and pop culture. Host Andy Ostroy interviews guests such as journalists, authors and officials, and the show is co-produced with Matty Rosenberg and Jennifer Hammoud at Radio Free Rhinecliff. Per the feed and the show website, the show has 556 episodes since June 2022, a cadence of about every 2.8 days, and a median length of roughly 47 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 217 ratings with a 4.2 average, 163 of them five stars. Listener figures are not published; estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and the audience is likely to be US politically engaged adults. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show has no named advertising history.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. That suits political books, civic campaigns and news subscriptions, provided the brand accepts explicit and partisan content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Back Room with Andy Ostroy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
How much does The Back Room with Andy Ostroy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, based on 5,000 to 25,000 estimated downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms with the show.
What is The Back Room with Andy Ostroy about?
It is a weekly unscripted talk show on politics and pop culture, featuring guest interviews with journalists, authors and officials, hosted by Andy Ostroy.
How do I contact The Back Room with Andy Ostroy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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