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The Brighter Side

Hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts, Julie Rosing

The Brighter Side, from The Last Podcast Network and hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing, is a weekly comedy show offering a cynical yet optimistic look at everyday life. It has 601 episodes since 2015 and typical episodes run about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying an ad rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Brighter Side

Long-running weekly comedy show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 601 episodes and weekly releases since 2015 show sustained production and a dependable schedule.
  • 617 Apple ratings average 4.7 stars, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Roughly one-hour episodes allow a full host-read mid-roll with room for a brand segment.
Best forbrand awarenessconsumer subscription serviceslifestyle and leisure products
Watch forThe show is flagged explicit and its sponsor history in the feed is thin, so pre-clear creative with the network.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy70%
Society20%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, listener mail, interview, themed segments
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 62 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 617 ratings (band of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode), 601 episodes over more than ten years, weekly cadence, a Podcast Index popularity of 9, and a network publisher with a paid SiriusXM ad-free tier.
Audience asks aboutHow can I stay positive when life feels bleak?What is the history behind nostalgia?Which old experiences and places are worth revisiting?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

5%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
SiriusXM Podcasts+The Last Podcast Network
Categories promoted
audio subscription services
Affiliate links
No

The description promotes SiriusXM Podcasts+ for ad-free listening, which is a network promotion rather than a visible third-party sponsor in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and the title 'Eric LaCombe EXPOSED' suggests adult-leaning humor without confirmed explicit 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: 92 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Best Of: The Gang Reacts To Old Episodes2026-10-121 h 1 min
Scary Stories from Childhood2026-10-0556 min
600th Episode!2026-09-281 h 10 min
Brighter Side Stories 56 w/Joyelle Johnson2026-09-211 h 1 min
Heroes: Do They Still Exist?2026-09-1460 min
Hoop-A-Goo-Goo Vacation2026-09-071 h 1 min

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

Welcome to The Brighter Side! A weekly podcast that aims to be a positive light in the horror show we call Earth. A cynic's look at optimism, if you will. Try it! Partner broke up with you? More time for [INSERT FUN HOBBY YOU'VE BEEN DYING TO TRY]! Think less toxic positivity and more: if we don't laugh, we spiral. We promise—everything is gonna be alright. Hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson,…
The Brighter Side's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Brighter Side

The Brighter Side is a weekly comedy podcast from The Last Podcast Network, hosted by Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing according to the show feed. The show offers a cynical yet optimistic look at life, mixing co-hosted banter, listener mail, nostalgia explainers and themed episodes. Episodes typically run about 60 minutes, with 601 episodes released since 2015.

The show holds 617 Apple Podcasts ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, per Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are not published; the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward US listeners aged 25 to 34, and this is an estimate only. No third-party sponsors appear in the feed, which promotes SiriusXM Podcasts+ ad-free listening.

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits lifestyle, leisure and subscription brands seeking a comedy-led audience, and sponsors should pre-clear creative given the explicit flag.

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

Questions about The Brighter Side

How much does The Brighter Side charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The Brighter Side about?

The Brighter Side is a weekly comedy podcast offering a cynical yet optimistic take on life. Hosts Ed Larson, Amber Nelson, Ashley Brooke Roberts and Julie Rosing cover nostalgia, listener mail and themed episodes.

How do I contact The Brighter Side about sponsoring an episode?

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

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