The Epstein Files Book Club
The Epstein Files Book Club is hosted by comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu, who break down revelations from the released documents about Jeffrey Epstein and his network. The show has 43 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged news-commentary listeners following a high-profile investigation week by week
- Weekly episodes of roughly 39 minutes keep the audience returning consistently.
- Apple Podcasts shows 291 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 271 five-star reviews.
- The co-hosts pair comedy with investigative journalism, giving a distinctive voice to the news content.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
- Tone
- irreverent, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 32 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon is linked on the website and a Substack newsletter is cross-listed, but no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
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Episodes such as 'Reckoning with Rape Culture' and 'Covert Affairs' discuss sexual abuse and trafficking, and the show is marked as news commentary with political content.
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.epsteinfilesbookclub.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1875137601 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CFQ4676831519 |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Reckoning with Rape Culture with Andrea Gonzalez-Ramirez | 2026-10-16 | 40 min |
| Abolish the Frats with Kate Manne | 2026-10-09 | 42 min |
| Listen to Jane Doe with Cornell Professor Kate Manne [Replay] | 2026-10-02 | 35 min |
| The Injustice Department with Katie Phang, Part Two | 2026-09-25 | 27 min |
| The Injustice Department with Katie Phang, Part One | 2026-09-18 | 41 min |
| Back to Black with Julie Roginsky | 2026-09-11 | 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A show where comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu break down the latest revelations from the trove of documents released about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his sprawling network of powerful people. We're trying to understand what’s real, what’s not and what we can do about it.
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About The Epstein Files Book Club
The Epstein Files Book Club is a weekly news commentary podcast hosted by comedian Jena Friedman and journalist Elise Hu, according to the show's website and feed. The episodes break down revelations from released documents about Jeffrey Epstein and his network of powerful people, usually running about 39 minutes. The show has 43 episodes since its February 2026 launch and is described as updated weekly on Apple Podcasts.
Apple Podcasts lists 291 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Based on those ratings and the show's age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely US-based adults in their 25 to 44 range. These audience figures are estimates and are not published by the show. The feed and website show no sponsors to date, and Patreon and a Substack newsletter are linked.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits civic, legal, book and news-subscription brands that want to reach an engaged, politically aware audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Epstein Files Book Club can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Epstein Files Book Club
How much does The Epstein Files Book Club charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed placement and terms.
What is The Epstein Files Book Club about?
The show is a weekly news commentary podcast in which Jena Friedman and Elise Hu break down newly released documents about Jeffrey Epstein and his network, with episodes running about 39 minutes.
How do I contact The Epstein Files Book Club 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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