The Crazy One is hosted by designer and design leader Stephen Gates, covering creativity, career growth, leadership and AI's effect on creative work. The show has 158 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged design and creative-career listeners with a 4.9 Apple rating across 417 ratings
- Apple Podcasts shows 417 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 399 five-star reviews
- The show has run since 2016 with 158 episodes and a consistent biweekly release schedule
- Episodes cover career, leadership and AI, topics suited to software, learning and professional services brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, keynote recording, episodic essay
- Tone
- candid, instructive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 17 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names the host's own studio CRZY and past employers only as credentials.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is marked non-explicit and recent titles cover career, creativity and AI with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thecrazy1.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1128248295 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/539050.rss |
Benchmark score: 18 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 152 Tough Topics: Your Brand Isn't the Logo. It's the Standard Behi | 2026-09-11 | 27 min |
| Ep 151 Career: Believing in Yourself Is an Act of Will | 2026-09-03 | 23 min |
| Ep 150 Creativity: What 10 years of making The Crazy One taught me | 2026-08-26 | 35 min |
| Ep 149 Career: You're underpriced because you're under confident. | 2026-08-05 | 27 min |
| Ep 148 Creativity: 7 Years, 3 Buzzwords, 2 Studies, and 1 Constant Pro | 2026-06-26 | 36 min |
| Ep 147 Leadership: Judgment, Taste, and the Five Things AI Still Can't | 2026-06-18 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 38 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Crazy One is an award-winning podcast for creatives, leaders, and anyone who refuses to settle. Hosted by renowned designer and global design leader Stephen Gates , this show delivers unfiltered honesty, actionable insights, and hard-won wisdom to help you grow your creativity, lead with confidence, and build a meaningful career. With over two decades leading world-class design teams at…
About The Crazy One
The Crazy One is a podcast hosted by designer and design leader Stephen Gates, who founded the independent studio CRZY. The show covers creativity, career growth, leadership and AI's impact on creative work, with 158 episodes released about every two weeks. According to the host's website and the show feed, Gates has led design teams at InVision, Citi and Starwood Hotels and has worked with clients including Disney and Verizon.
Episodes typically run 17 to 35 minutes, and the show is published on Buzzsprout. Apple Podcasts lists 417 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Listener estimates are based on rating volume and are not published by the show, so treat them as approximate; the audience is likely design and creative professionals, mostly in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, the show would typically earn about $40 to $200 for a host-read mid-roll under the standard $18 to $25 per thousand rate. It suits design tool makers, professional education providers and creative services brands looking for a focused professional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Crazy One can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Crazy One
How much does The Crazy One charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically be priced from about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the host's terms and any negotiated package.
What is The Crazy One about?
The Crazy One is a podcast hosted by designer Stephen Gates that covers creativity, career growth, leadership and how AI affects creative work. Episodes are released about every two weeks and typically run 17 to 35 minutes.
How do I contact The Crazy One about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly, so you can send a sponsorship request from the listing.
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