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The Biggest Problem in the Universe

Podcast · biggestproblem.show · US · EN
Hosted by Dick Masterson, Vito Gesualdi

The Biggest Problem in the Universe, hosted by Dick Masterson and Vito Gesualdi, is a comedy show that mixes science and audience-submitted problems. It has 248 episodes released roughly every 8 days, typically 1 to 2 hours. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of $40 to $200 per host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor The Biggest Problem in the Universe

Long-running comedy show with a loyal, participatory audience and a 4.5 Apple rating

  • 198 Apple ratings with a 4.5 average signal an engaged, loyal listener base.
  • Over 240 episodes released on a steady weekly-plus cadence give repeat ad exposure.
  • Audience-submitted problems make host-read ads feel like part of the bit.
Best forComedy, entertainment, and gaming brandsAwareness campaigns for consumer products
Watch forExplicit flag and irreverent tone may not suit family-focused brands; download estimates are approximate.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Science20%
Society10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, audience submissions, segmented episodes
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 198 (50 to 200 band), show older than five years so no band shift, 248 episodes and weekly-plus cadence, long episodes, Libsyn hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9 (broad bucket).
Audience asks aboutWhat is the biggest problem in the universeHow do I submit a problemWhen is the next episode released
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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
Yes

Funding links to Patreon and Backed.By appear in the website navigation, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed or episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1), so it is not family-friendly, though episode titles show no explicit subject matter beyond comedic 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: 82 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Episode 2452026-10-171 h 32 min
Episode 2442026-10-091 h 49 min
Episode 2432026-10-041 h 57 min
Episode 2422026-09-251 h 49 min
Episode 2412026-09-192 h 2 min
Episode 2402026-09-112 h 12 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

The Biggest Problem in the Universe. Dick Masterson and Vito Gesualdi use science and shouting and your help to find the biggest problem in the universe.
The Biggest Problem in the Universe's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Biggest Problem in the Universe

The Biggest Problem in the Universe is a comedy podcast hosted by Dick Masterson and Vito Gesualdi, who use science, shouting, and audience submissions to hunt for the biggest problem in the universe, according to the show description and the website. The show has 248 episodes and releases roughly every 8 days, with typical episodes running between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes, per the feed.

The show holds a 4.5 average from 198 Apple Podcasts ratings. Based on estimates from the rating count, listening history, and hosting platform, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly from English-speaking listeners in the United States. Sponsor placements are estimated at $40 to $200 per host-read ad, and no sponsors were visible in the feed or titles.

This show suits comedy, entertainment, and consumer brands that want an engaged, participatory audience. Source: the show's RSS feed, its website, and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about The Biggest Problem in the Universe

How much does The Biggest Problem in the Universe charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates start at $40 per episode and reach about $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the sponsor's campaign.

What is The Biggest Problem in the Universe about?

It is a comedy podcast where hosts Dick Masterson and Vito Gesualdi use science, shouting, and listener submissions to find the biggest problem in the universe, with episodes released roughly weekly.

How do I contact The Biggest Problem in the Universe 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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