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The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna

Hosted by Jon Ryan, Sarah Colonna

The Book Lisp is a weekly book club podcast hosted by Jon Ryan and Sarah Colonna, who take turns reviewing one book a month from their own shelves, Jon choosing romance and Sarah psychological thrillers. The show has 101 episodes and a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna

Engaged book club listeners hearing comedic reviews of romance and thriller novels every week

  • Weekly episodes of about 45 minutes give repeated exposure to a loyal book-focused audience
  • Apple Podcasts shows 280 ratings at a 4.9 average, indicating strong listener approval
  • Monthly author interviews and themed reviews create natural openings for host-read reads
Best forbook publishers and imprintsreading subscription servicescozy or lifestyle product brands
Watch forExplicit flag and mature romance and thriller content may limit fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature70%
Comedy20%
Sports10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, book review, author interview
Tone
humorous, conversational
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings of 280 at a 4.9 average suggest the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted for a show under two years old, with 101 episodes, a weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity of 9 and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhich book is being reviewed this monthIs the book worth readingWhen is the next author interview
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit, and romance and thriller titles such as "Kill For Me, Kill For You" suggest mature themes.

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: 83 / 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
Jon 4.02026-10-1245 min
Check Yourself2026-10-0543 min
“The Paper Palace” Full Discussion2026-09-2852 min
Uno for Dos2026-09-2143 min
Hidy Tidy2026-09-1443 min
Sir, This is a Chili’s2026-09-0743 min

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

The Book Lisp is a weekly Book Club Podcast starring the wedded Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna. Every month Jon & Sarah will hilariously review 1 book; one month from (NFL Superbowl Champion) Jon's library of Romance, the next month from (Comedian-Actress) Sarah's shelf of Psycological Thrillers Buckle. Up.
The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna

The Book Lisp is a weekly book club podcast hosted by Jon Ryan and Sarah Colonna, a married couple who review one book a month each. Jon draws from his romance library and Sarah from her psychological thrillers, with humorous commentary, author interviews and occasional sports and comedy tangents. The show is listed on Simplecast and has released 101 episodes since November 2024, with episodes typically running about 45 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 280 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the show is rated for explicit content. The hosts' website and feed name them as the show's owners; the feed lists no separate biographical details. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward women aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, depending on audience size. The show suits book publishers, reading subscription services and lifestyle brands seeking a loyal, engaged reading audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna

How much does The Book Lisp charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship format and should be confirmed with the show.

What is The Book Lisp about?

The Book Lisp is a weekly book club podcast where Jon Ryan and Sarah Colonna review one book each month, Jon from romance and Sarah from psychological thrillers, with comedy and author interviews.

How do I contact The Book Lisp 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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