The Daily Dad, hosted by Ryan Holiday, is the audio companion to DailyDad.com's daily meditations on fatherhood, covering self-improvement, parenting and family relationships. The feed lists 1000 episodes published daily, mostly two to three minutes long with occasional long interviews. Estimated downloads are roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated, low confidence), implying about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
A daily fatherhood show with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows 593 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, with 518 five-star reviews.
- Daily readings of about two minutes suit short, frequent sponsor reads.
- Interview episodes with authors and experts offer longer placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, bonus reading
- Tone
- reflective, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 3 minutes for daily readings, 10 to 15 minutes for interviews
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description links to dailydad.com only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The explicit flag is 0 and titles contain no flagged content such as 'Did Our Wedding Vows Cover the Goats?', which is lighthearted.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/daily-dad |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1490007487 |
| RSS feed | rss.pdrl.fm/69c4d7/feeds.acast.com/public/shows/… |
Benchmark score: 42 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is It Your Marriage or Your Situation? | Angela Duckworth | 2026-10-17 | 10 min |
| Someday You’ll Want Them To Ask You For Stuff | 2026-10-16 | 3 min |
| Let Them Learn | 2026-10-15 | 3 min |
| You Don’t Need The Third Thing | 2026-10-14 | 2 min |
| Don’t Let The Wall Win | 2026-10-13 | 2 min |
| Not Everyone Can Afford This (But You Can) | 2026-10-12 | 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The audio companion to DailyDad.com’s daily email meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. Each daily reading will help you find the wisdom, inner strength, and good humor you need in order to be a great dad. Learn from historical figures and contemporary fathers how to do your most important job. Find more at dailydad.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Daily Dad
The Daily Dad is an audio companion to DailyDad.com, featuring daily meditations on fatherhood read by Ryan Holiday, according to the feed and the show description. Episodes cover parenting, self-improvement and family relationships, with most daily readings running two to three minutes and interviews running about 10 to 15 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 593 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5 for the show. The feed does not show any sponsors, so the audience is estimated at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the listener base is likely to be mostly parents aged 25 to 44. These figures are estimates and carry low confidence because the feed's dates and episode counts conflict.
Host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, depending on the final download figure. The show suits family, education and wellness brands that want a short, reflective read.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Daily Dad can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Daily Dad
How much does The Daily Dad charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The actual rate should be confirmed with the show.
What is The Daily Dad about?
The Daily Dad is an audio companion to DailyDad.com's daily meditations on fatherhood, read by Ryan Holiday. It covers parenting, self-improvement and family relationships.
How do I contact The Daily Dad about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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