The Hustle, hosted by Jon Lamoreaux, interviews musicians from bands and artists that listeners know, asking what their careers look like today. It has 750 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 76 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), implying a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-running music interview show with a loyal, highly engaged classic rock audience
- 750 episodes with a weekly cadence give a sponsor a long, consistent presence.
- Apple rating of 4.8 from 218 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Episodes average over an hour, allowing extended host-read placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, book club discussion, bonus episode
- Tone
- conversational, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 90 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
Explicit flag is 0 and the recent titles are music interviews and book discussions with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thehustle.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1050310200 |
| RSS feed | thehustle.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 595 - Colin Moulding of XTC | 2026-10-13 | 60 min |
| Episode 594 - David Gamson of Scritti Politti | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 26 min |
| Episode 593 - Joey Tempest of Europe/Kevin Martin of Candlebox | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 30 min |
| Book Club - Pat Gilbert author of Passion is a Fashion: The Real Story | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 7 min |
| Bonus - Mick Wall Returns | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 17 min |
| Episode 592 - Gary Numan | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
What does it take to maintain a career in music? We track down members of bands that we love and find out what their lives are like now.
About The Hustle
The Hustle is a music interview podcast hosted by Jon Lamoreaux, according to the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode asks musicians from well-known bands what their careers look like now, with occasional book club episodes discussing music history titles. The feed lists 750 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median running time of about 76 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 218 ratings with a 4.8 average, and the listing says it was first published in October 2015. Its audience is estimated rather than measured: the Apple rating count places it in a band of roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Listeners appear to be classic rock and music history fans, though no demographic data is published.
The feed shows no sponsors or funding links. A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode, a range that suits music gear, audio services, or music book publishers seeking a dedicated listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hustle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Hustle
How much does The Hustle 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 about $90 to $630 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's current terms and is not published in the feed.
What is The Hustle about?
The Hustle is a music interview podcast hosted by Jon Lamoreaux. Episodes talk with musicians from well-known bands about their careers today, and some episodes cover music history books.
How do I contact The Hustle 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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