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The Crew Has It

Hosted by Michael Rainey Jr., Gianni Paolo

The Crew Has It is hosted by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo and covers entertainment, music, TV and film, ambition and current culture. The show has 102 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a typical length of about 70 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read. Its guest interviews with actors and musicians stand out.

Why brands sponsor The Crew Has It

Engaged entertainment listeners who follow film, TV and music closely

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,411 ratings with a 4.9 average, suggesting a highly engaged listener base.
  • Weekly episodes with 102 installments give a sponsor steady presence across the back catalogue.
  • Guest interviews with actors and musicians, such as Octavia Spencer and Michael B Jordan, attract fan attention.
Best forentertainment and streaming launchesmusic and lifestyle brands targeting 18 to 34 year olds
Watch forFrequent celebrity and industry talk means fans, not general consumers, form the core audience.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies35%
Music25%
Television25%
Celebrity News15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, guest Q&A
Tone
conversational, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
65 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 1,411 places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 per episode), with a weekly cadence, 102 episodes, a Megaphone host and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the cast members of their favorite shows really like behind the scenes?How did a featured artist or actor build their career?What are the upcoming releases and projects being discussed?
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
50%women
50%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
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), but guest discussions of industry dating and comedy material suggest occasional strong language; no specific title 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: 100 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Hosted by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo, The Crew Has It is a culture-forward podcast tapping into entertainment, music, ambition, and what’s happening right now.
The Crew Has It's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Crew Has It

The Crew Has It is a weekly entertainment podcast hosted by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo, published by Twenty Two Entertainment. Per the feed, the show covers entertainment, music, ambition and current culture, with interviews featuring actors and musicians such as Octavia Spencer, Mekai Curtis and Young Thug. The feed lists 102 episodes since May 2022, with a seven-day cadence and a median length of about 74 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,411 ratings with a 4.9 average, which is the strongest signal of audience size available. Based on that rating count, the show's estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. This is an estimate, not a published figure, and the estimated audience is largely adults aged 18 to 44 interested in film, TV and music. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

Brands in streaming, music, beauty and lifestyle that want to reach fans of film and TV are the best fit. At an estimated rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read, one episode buys a single read in a show with a strong fan following. Contact details are available on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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

Questions about The Crew Has It

How much does The Crew Has It charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would be roughly $360 to $2,000. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.

What is The Crew Has It about?

The Crew Has It is a weekly entertainment podcast hosted by Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo. It covers film, TV, music and culture, often through interviews with actors and musicians.

How do I contact The Crew Has It 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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