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The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Podcast · www.lefsetz.com · EN
Hosted by Bob Lefsetz

The Bob Lefsetz Podcast, hosted by Bob Lefsetz, author of The Lefsetz Letter, covers the music business, the internet and wider industry issues through long-form conversations with artists, managers and executives. The show has 434 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about two hours. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read mid-roll rate of about $140 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Long-form music industry conversations reaching a dedicated, established audience

  • 434 weekly episodes with a 2017 start give a long, stable archive.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 452 ratings signals a committed listener base.
  • Two-hour conversations with artists and executives allow deep brand integrations.
Best formusic tech and streaming servicesinstruments and audio gearmusic education and career tools
Watch forExplicit-flagged feed and mature language may not suit family or general consumer brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music80%
Business20%
Formats
interview, solo commentary
Tone
candid, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
80 to 140 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode8k–25k
Estimated, confidence 55%: 452 Apple ratings in the 200 to 1,000 band, popularity bucket 9, iHeart hosting, weekly cadence and a show over five years old.
Audience asks abouthow artists get paid in the streaming erahow to build a music careerhow the record business works behind the scenes
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website list no sponsors or funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries the explicit flag and guests discuss adult music industry topics; no violence or drug content flagged.

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: 89 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks17 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Alissa Pollack2026-10-152 h 19 min
Richard Marx2026-10-082 h 10 min
Charlie Worsham2026-10-011 h 49 min
Ron Alexenburg2026-09-242 h 23 min
Dustin Lance Black2026-09-172 h 11 min
Maggie Rose2026-09-101 h 39 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Bob Lefsetz is the author of “The Lefsetz Letter.” Listen to his new podcast where he'll address the issues at the core of the music business, internet, and the world at large.
The Bob Lefsetz Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

The Bob Lefsetz Podcast is hosted by Bob Lefsetz, author of The Lefsetz Letter, according to the feed description and the Lefsetz Letter website. The show features long-form interviews with musicians, managers, producers and executives about the music business, the internet and the wider industry. Episodes are released weekly, run around two hours, and the show has 434 episodes in its feed.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.3 average rating from 452 ratings and is published through iHeartPodcasts. Listener figures are not published by the show; based on the rating count and the show's age, we estimate 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show has no visible advertising history.

Brands in music tech, audio equipment and music career services should consider sponsoring. At an estimated $140 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, a single episode suits a small campaign aimed at industry professionals and serious music fans.

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

Questions about The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

How much does The Bob Lefsetz Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $140 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and terms agreed with the show.

What is The Bob Lefsetz Podcast about?

The show features long-form interviews with musicians, managers and executives about the music business, the internet and the wider industry, hosted by Bob Lefsetz of The Lefsetz Letter.

How do I contact The Bob Lefsetz Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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