The Gist, hosted by Mike Pesca, is a daily news and commentary podcast offering provocative, non-partisan takes on current events and guests from politics, comedy and journalism. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, published roughly every two days, with a median length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Daily news audience of over three thousand Apple ratings, averaging 4.5 stars
- Thirty-minute daily episodes with a long-running archive of 1,000 episodes since June 2023
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 3,611 ratings, with 2,852 five-star reviews
- Interview-driven format with guests from politics, comedy and journalism
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, panel discussion
- Tone
- provocative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Recent titles cover trauma, hostages and state terror ("Diane Foley and Elizabeth Tsurkov on Hostages, Wrongful Detentions, and State Terror"), and the description describes a provocative style toward all parties; the feed is not explicit-flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mikepesca.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id873667927 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/PVS_9LQC |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Buteau: "Words Have Power" | 2026-10-16 | 49 min |
| Michele Tafoya: "I'm a Big Freedom of Speech Person" | 2026-10-14 | 41 min |
| John Fetterman: "It's Been a Long, Strange Trip" | 2026-10-12 | 39 min |
| Alex Edelman: "There's not a lot of comedy in being right." | 2026-10-09 | 52 min |
| Yaakov Katz: "An idea cannot be defeated." | 2026-10-07 | 40 min |
| David Pakman: "The stage was really set." | 2026-10-05 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
About The Gist
The Gist is a daily news podcast hosted by Mike Pesca, published through Simplecast and listed on Apple Podcasts. According to the show's description, each episode runs for about thirty minutes and takes a responsibly provocative approach to politics, culture and current events, critiquing the left, the right and either party. Guests in recent episodes include comedians, politicians and journalists.
The feed contains 1,000 episodes, with a cadence of roughly one every two days and a median length of about 42 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 3,611 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars and updates the show daily. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 54 in the United States. No sponsors were found in the feed.
Estimated rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits news, media and book brands seeking a politically engaged adult audience. Source: the RSS feed, the show's website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Gist can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Gist
How much does The Gist charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.
What is The Gist about?
The Gist is a daily news podcast hosted by Mike Pesca. It offers roughly thirty-minute episodes with provocative commentary on politics and culture, and interviews with guests from comedy, politics and journalism.
How do I contact The Gist 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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