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The Catholic Talk Show

Podcast · catholictalkshow.com · EN
Hosted by Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, Michael Nixon

The Catholic Talk Show, hosted by Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse and Fr. Michael Nixon, covers faith, culture and Catholic life through informal conversations and list-style episodes. The show has 381 episodes released weekly, typically 40 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $360 to $1,250 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 1,528 reviews is a distinctive signal of reach.

Why brands sponsor The Catholic Talk Show

Long-running Catholic show with over 1,500 Apple ratings and weekly episodes

  • 381 weekly episodes since 2018 give a stable, returning audience.
  • Apple Podcasts average rating of 4.8 from 1,528 ratings signals strong listener loyalty.
  • Faith-focused listeners are a defined, values-aligned audience for faith, family and pilgrimage brands.
Best forfaith and prayer appsreligious travel and pilgrimagesCatholic books and media
Watch forPolitical and Church-controversy episodes may not suit every brand.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, list episode, interview
Tone
informative, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 1,528 maps to the 20,000 to 80,000 band, narrowed by the 381-episode weekly cadence and Podcast Index popularity of 9; the show is older than five years, so no band shift applies.
Audience asks aboutWhat do Catholics believe about angels, saints and prayer?What is the history of Catholic practices such as the Mass and the Rosary?How do current Church debates and events affect ordinary Catholics?
Age
12%18-24
22%25-34
24%35-44
42%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

30%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Hallow
Categories promoted
faith and prayer apps, pilgrimages and travel
Affiliate links
No

Episode descriptions point listeners to the Hallow prayer app and a Marian pilgrimage registration link, and the 2024 episode 'Does Prayer Actually Work?' thanks sponsors in its description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Titles such as 'Trump Attacks Pope Leo & Israel Destroys Crucifix!' and 'The Only Catholic Priest In Gaza Tells His Story' touch on current politics and conflict, but no explicit content is 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: 41 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 21 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Catholic Talk Show with Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, & Fr. Michael Nixon -- Informative & fun conversations on faith, culture & Catholicism. New episodes weekly.
The Catholic Talk Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Catholic Talk Show

The Catholic Talk Show is a faith podcast hosted by Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse and Fr. Michael Nixon, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts. Episodes cover Catholic belief, history, practice and current Church debates, often as list-style conversations such as 'Ranking The 40 Most Catholic Things Ever'. The show has released 381 episodes on a weekly cadence since September 2018, typically running 40 to 75 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,528 ratings with an average of 4.8, which the show's listing suggests is a strong sign of listener loyalty. Listeners are likely Catholic adults in the United States and Canada, though this is an estimate. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, according to the audience signals (estimated, not published by the show).

The feed shows the Hallow prayer app as a recurring sponsor, with host-read mentions. At an estimated $360 to $1,250 per episode, a sponsorship suits faith-based apps, pilgrimage operators and Catholic media brands seeking a values-aligned audience.

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

Questions about The Catholic Talk Show

How much does The Catholic Talk Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.

What is The Catholic Talk Show about?

The show covers Catholic faith, history, practice and current Church issues through conversations between its hosts. Episodes often take list formats, such as ranking Catholic traditions or myths about angels and saints.

How do I contact The Catholic Talk Show 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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