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The Big Flop

Hosted by Misha Brown

The Big Flop, produced by Wondery and hosted by Misha Brown, examines history's most notable flops, frauds and fiascos, from Fyre Fest to Myspace, with rotating comedian guests. It has 110 episodes published weekly, typically about 49 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a sponsorship rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Big Flop

Well-produced comedy about history's biggest business and celebrity flops, with a strong Apple rating

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,152 ratings across 112 episodes
  • Weekly cadence with about 49-minute episodes gives steady placement across a long back catalog
  • Audible and Wondery production backing suits brands wanting a polished, mainstream comedy environment
Best foraudiobook and streaming subscription campaignsconsumer brands seeking mainstream comedy listeners
Watch forNetwork-produced show whose own cross-promotion of Audible may crowd out third-party sponsor slots.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy45%
Business30%
Society & Culture25%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, interview
Tone
irreverent, entertaining
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode50k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,152 places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), shifted within it given Audible/Wondery backing, weekly cadence and 110 episodes; Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhy did this famous project fail?Who was responsible for the scandal?What happened to the people involved afterward?
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇦🇺 Australia3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

5%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
AudibleWondery
Categories promoted
audiobooks, podcast subscriptions
Affiliate links
No

The description promotes Audible subscriptions for ad-free listening, which is a network self-promotion rather than a third-party sponsor mention.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles reference sexual and criminal scandals such as Weinergate and The Bling Ring, and the Audible flag is explicit 0, so mild profanity is likely in guest-driven comedy.

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: 75 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Fyre Fest goes up in flames, Madame Web is panned, the hot new crypto coin crashes. Who doesn’t love a good flop? From Silicon Valley scandals to Hollywood meltdowns - every epic fail has a story worth telling. Join TikTok superstar Misha Brown on Wondery’s The Big Flop as we unpack history’s most fascinating flops, frauds, and fiascos. Whether it’s Tom Cruise’s couch-jumping or Taylor Swift in…
The Big Flop's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Big Flop

The Big Flop is a weekly comedy podcast from Wondery, hosted by TikTok creator Misha Brown, that breaks down history's most notable flops, frauds and fiascos. According to the show's RSS feed and website, episodes feature guest comedians discussing subjects such as Fyre Fest, Madame Web and the Myspace collapse, with 110 episodes published since August 2023 and typical runtimes near 49 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,152 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, and the feed publishes through Art19. Audience figures are estimates only, placing the show at roughly 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on rating volume and network backing. Sponsor evidence in the dossier is limited to Audible's own promotion of its subscription service.

Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $900 to $2,000 per episode, with a minimum range of $900. The show suits audiobook, streaming and consumer brands seeking a mainstream comedy audience.

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

Questions about The Big Flop

How much does The Big Flop charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's current booking terms.

What is The Big Flop about?

The Big Flop is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Misha Brown that covers history's biggest business, celebrity and tech flops, including Fyre Fest, Madame Web and the Myspace collapse, with guest comedians.

How do I contact The Big Flop 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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