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The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan

Podcast · www.jdfmccann.com · EN
Hosted by James Donald Forbes McCann

The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan is a comedy and business podcast hosted by writer and comedian James Donald Forbes McCann, who is raising money through Patreon toward buying a catamaran. The show has 239 episodes released about every eight days, with a median length of roughly 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan

A loyal comedy audience funding a catamaran dream, with rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts

  • 194 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 out of 5, signalling an engaged listener base
  • 239 episodes with interviews alongside comedians such as Shane Gillis and Gary Owen
  • Host-read sponsorship fits a playful, personal style that listeners already follow closely
Best forapp and subscription launchestravel and outdoor gearcreative tools for writers
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the show's Patreon-driven, self-described personal project may limit appeal for conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Business25%
Careers15%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, co-hosted banter
Tone
irreverent, self-deprecating
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
29 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings at 4.9 average, a band that maps to 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, adjusted for a show under five years old with a weekly-ish cadence and Patreon funding.
Audience asks abouthow the catamaran fundraising is progressingwho the featured guests arewhat current comedy and pop culture topics are discussed
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇦🇺 Australia60%
🇺🇸 United States20%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The feed description links to a Patreon page for listener financial contributions, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is not flagged explicit, though comedy interviews such as the Shane Gillis episode suggest some strong language is possible.

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

Benchmark score: 72 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

Writer/comedian/low-income husband and father James Donald Forbes McCann does not own a boat—yet! It is only a matter of time before this soon-to-be-lucrative podcast changes that sad fact. The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan podcast exists for one reason: to generate enough money for catamaran ownership. Yes, James can see the boat now, glimmering, as though in a vision. He could…
The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan

The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan is a comedy and business podcast hosted by writer and comedian James Donald Forbes McCann. The show follows his effort to fund ownership of a catamaran through a Patreon membership, mixing solo monologues, pop culture commentary and interviews with comedians and industry figures, according to the feed.

The podcast has released 239 episodes, with the feed listing a cadence of about every eight days and a median episode length of roughly 46 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener figures are not published, and our estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings and show signals rather than reported data.

No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, and the show relies on Patreon funding. Brands seeking a host-read mid-roll could expect an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, which may suit travel, outdoor and creative-tool brands. Sponsorship inquiries can be made through Starbooked.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan

How much does The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final rates depend on the deal and are not published by the show.

What is The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan about?

It is a comedy and business podcast hosted by James Donald Forbes McCann, who is raising money through Patreon to buy a catamaran. Episodes include monologues and interviews with comedians.

How do I contact The James Donald Forbes McCann Catamaran Plan 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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