The Block Club Chicago Podcast
The Block Club Chicago Podcast, published by the Block Club Chicago news outlet, covers stories affecting Chicagoans, including neighborhood news, city politics, health and community life. It has 440 episodes, released on Tuesdays and Thursdays or when major stories break, with a median length of about 21 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a host-read rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Chicago's neighborhood news show, 440 episodes, rated 4.8 on Apple
- Publisher is Block Club Chicago, a local news outlet with a daily-updated show.
- Episodes run about 21 minutes median, with 178 Apple ratings averaging 4.8.
- Coverage spans neighborhoods, city politics and health, suited to Chicago-focused local brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, news report
- Tone
- informative, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover court cases such as 'Broadview Six' prosecutors and civic topics like aid-in-dying law; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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 | its-all-good-the-block-club-chicago-podcast.simp… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1561056830 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/qM5NtVST |
Benchmark score: 38 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How The Pope's Diagnosis Could Motivate More Lung Cancer Screenings | 2026-10-15 | 18 min |
| Fed Up With A Lack Of Benches At Bus Stops, Chicagoans Install Their O | 2026-10-13 | 22 min |
| Austin Had No Banks For Years. Then A Credit Union Changed Everything. | 2026-10-10 | 23 min |
| Enjoy An Architecture Speed Date During Open House Chicago | 2026-10-08 | 20 min |
| Why Are So Many People Reluctant To Get Screened For Cancer? | 2026-10-06 | 21 min |
| Will 'Broadview Six' Prosecutors Be Disciplined? | 2026-10-04 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
The important, emotional, inspiring stories affecting Chicagoans. New episodes Tuesdays, Thursdays, or whenever a BIG story breaks.
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About The Block Club Chicago Podcast
The Block Club Chicago Podcast is a news show from the Block Club Chicago outlet, covering stories that affect Chicagoans, from neighborhood developments and city politics to health and community life. The feed lists 440 episodes, with new releases on Tuesdays and Thursdays or when a major story breaks, and a median episode length of about 21 minutes. Source: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts.
Apple Podcasts shows 178 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 162 five-star reviews. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings volume, the show's estimated audience is roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated), skewing toward Chicago residents and adults over 35.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $620 per episode. It suits local Chicago businesses, health brands and civic or nonprofit campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Block Club Chicago Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Block Club Chicago Podcast
How much does The Block Club Chicago Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $620 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's own terms and are not published in the feed.
What is The Block Club Chicago Podcast about?
The show covers Chicago news and community stories, including neighborhood developments, city politics, health and local services. It publishes episodes about every two days, usually around 20 to 35 minutes.
How do I contact The Block Club Chicago Podcast 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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