The Envelope
The Envelope, published by the Los Angeles Times, features conversations between entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen and actors, directors and showrunners about their personal lives and creative work. The show has 247 episodes, released about weekly, with a median length near 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Awards-season conversations from a Los Angeles Times entertainment desk, weekly
- 247 episodes published since 2018 with a weekly cadence and a median length near 39 minutes.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 3.5 from 321 ratings, with the show listed under TV & Film and Arts.
- Guests are actors, directors and showrunners discussing their personal lives and creative processes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- conversational, insightful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 32 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover film, television and awards-season careers, with no explicit flag or adult-content titles.
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.latimes.com/the-envelope-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1337414693 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/clvWe9qv |
Benchmark score: 13 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Rhys' pro tips for drunk acting, doing American accents and mo | 2026-08-20 | 31 min |
| Doubters once called Chase Infiniti's ambition 'embarrassing.' Not any | 2026-08-13 | 39 min |
| Noah Wyle previews 'The Pitt' Season 3, from addressing critics to Rob | 2026-08-06 | 36 min |
| An arrest. A breakup. Turning 30. With ‘I Love L.A.,’ Rachel Sennott m | 2026-06-18 | 36 min |
| Riz Ahmed on mining his own life for 'Bait' and why representation is | 2026-06-11 | 34 min |
| 'Love Story's' Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly on the 'intensity' | 2026-06-04 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 60 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Envelope podcast pulls back the curtain to reveal intimates stories from this award season’s top contenders. A-list actors, directors and showrunners join Los Angeles Times entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen for conversations about their personal lives and creative processes — and how it all fuels their art.
About The Envelope
The Envelope is a Los Angeles Times podcast in which entertainment reporters Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen interview actors, directors and showrunners about their personal lives and creative processes. The show has published 247 episodes since January 2018, with a roughly weekly cadence and a median episode length near 39 minutes, according to the RSS feed and the website.
The Los Angeles Times site describes the series as in-depth conversations with Oscar and Emmy contenders. The show holds a 3.5 average on Apple Podcasts from 321 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the ratings count, roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults in the United States interested in film and television.
The show carries no visible sponsors in the feed. The estimated host-read rate is $90 to $630 per episode, suited to premium consumer brands and awards-season or streaming campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Envelope can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Envelope
How much does The Envelope charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the publisher's terms.
What is The Envelope about?
The Envelope is a Los Angeles Times podcast featuring interviews with awards-season actors, directors and showrunners. Hosts Yvonne Villarreal and Mark Olsen discuss personal lives and creative processes behind their work.
How do I contact The Envelope about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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