The Dana Gould Hour is hosted by comedian Dana Gould, who covers the weird and the real through conversation, music and monologues, often with guests such as Ken Daly and Andy Paley. The show has 143 episodes since February 2012, released roughly every 45 days, with a median length of about 2.7 hours. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Long-running comedy show with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 2,027 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average across more than 10 years of episodes
- Host-read placements inside two-to-three-hour episodes give ads substantial airtime
- Mix of monologue, music and guest conversation suits brands with a playful, culture-literate voice
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 3 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Website links to Patreon and a store, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and the Politics category is listed with titles such as 'Hollywood Underbelly!' and 'Doomsday Cults & Other Delights'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | danagould.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id499464663 |
| RSS feed | danagould.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Live, Love, Swing! | 2026-09-26 | 2 h 48 min |
| Step Right Up! | 2026-08-07 | 2 h 25 min |
| One Man's Weird | 2026-06-30 | 2 h 30 min |
| Who's Your Huckleberry? | 2026-05-15 | 2 h 21 min |
| Welcome To My Niche | 2026-03-20 | 2 h 54 min |
| A Man Named Beef | 2026-01-31 | 2 h 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 23 days ago, a new one about every 46 days.
Comedian Dana Gould takes a look at our world... through his eyes... for your benefit. Joined by fellow comedians and other interesting people with a focus on the weird and the real. Conversation. Music. Monologues. With Ken Daly, Andy Paley and more.
About The Dana Gould Hour
The Dana Gould Hour is a comedy podcast hosted by comedian, writer and producer Dana Gould, according to the feed and his website. The show mixes solo monologues, music and conversations with fellow comedians and other guests, focusing on the weird and the real. It has 143 episodes since February 2012, released about every 45 days, with a typical run time of around two to three hours.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,027 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are likely adults with an interest in comedy and pop culture; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. The show is marked explicit in the feed and carries no named sponsors, though the website links to Patreon and a store.
Each episode can be sponsored with a host-read mid-roll, priced at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode based on estimated downloads. The show suits comedy, entertainment and book or streaming brands that accept explicit content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Dana Gould Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Dana Gould Hour
How much does The Dana Gould Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The Dana Gould Hour about?
The show is a comedy podcast hosted by Dana Gould, featuring monologues, music and conversations with guests. Episodes focus on the weird and the real and run around two to three hours.
How do I contact The Dana Gould Hour 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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