The Colin McEnroe Show
The Colin McEnroe Show, hosted by Colin McEnroe on Connecticut Public Radio, covers eclectic subjects from Neanderthals and punk rock to Occam's razor and zippers. It has 1,000 episodes released on a near-daily cadence, typically 45 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode. A recurring Friday roundtable called The Nose reviews the week in culture.
Daily public radio talk show with a loyal, educated audience across culture and ideas
- Roughly 50-minute episodes released nearly every weekday across a catalog of 1,000 episodes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 220 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
- Host-read sponsorship fits a conversational, long-form format with no current sponsors seen.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, call-in segment, panel discussion
- Tone
- eclectic, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Connecticut Public RadioAcast
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links and the show is distributed through the Omny and Acast schema.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover literature, history, sports and culture with no explicit flags; the feed is not marked explicit (explicit=0).
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 | www.wnpr.org/programs/colin-mcenroe-show |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id714179884 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/ac0be969-d7df-460… |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Nose looks at ‘The Social Reckoning’ and ‘War’ | 2026-10-16 | 41 min |
| A (Paul) Winter’s Tale | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| A look at the quiet power of the Schuyler sisters, Eliza and Angelica | 2026-10-14 | 42 min |
| Exploring our “gerontocracy” with Samuel Moyn | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| All calls: Custom Hobo is the name of my fashion line | 2026-10-12 | 42 min |
| The Nose looks at ‘Tony’ and ‘Ted Lasso: Season Four’ | 2026-10-09 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The Colin McEnroe Show is public radio’s most eclectic, eccentric weekday program. The best way to understand us is through the subjects we tackle: Neanderthals, tambourines, handshakes, the Iliad, snacks, ringtones, punk rock, Occam’s razor, Rasputin, houseflies, zippers. Are you sensing a pattern? If so, you should probably be in treatment. On Fridays, we try to stop thinking about what kind of…
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About The Colin McEnroe Show
The Colin McEnroe Show is a weekday talk program from Connecticut Public Radio, hosted by Colin McEnroe, covering a wide range of subjects from literature and history to technology and everyday curiosities. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with a daily cadence and a typical length of about 50 minutes. The show's website describes it as public radio's most eclectic and eccentric weekday program.
Apple Podcasts shows 220 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, with 164 of them five stars, and the show has been listed there since 2013. Based on these signals, Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the listener base is likely older, educated and concentrated in the United States. These audience figures are estimates, not published data from the show.
No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, so the show has no visible sponsorship history. Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits regional brands, book publishers and cultural organizations that want a thoughtful, long-form audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Colin McEnroe Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Colin McEnroe Show
How much does The Colin McEnroe Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is The Colin McEnroe Show about?
The show is a daily talk program on Connecticut Public Radio covering eclectic subjects such as history, literature, technology and culture. Episodes typically run about 50 minutes, and a Friday roundtable called The Nose reviews the week in culture.
How do I contact The Colin McEnroe Show 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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