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The James Smith Show

Podcast · problempodcast.com · GB · EN
Hosted by James Smith

The James Smith Show, hosted by James Smith, is a conversation podcast featuring entrepreneurs, authors, athletes and experts on business, mindset, health and the economy. It has 46 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 70 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a sponsor rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor The James Smith Show

Long-form business and mindset interviews with a 916-rating Apple audience

  • Guests include founders, bestselling authors and public figures discussing business and performance.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 916 ratings averaging 5.0, indicating a highly engaged listener base.
  • Episodes run about 80 minutes, giving a host-read spot room to land with attentive listeners.
Best forsoftware and productivity toolsfitness and nutrition productsbusiness services for founders
Watch forExplicit flag and strong language suit adult-audience brands; the host has stated a no-ads-every-nine-minutes positioning.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business45%
Health & Fitness25%
Careers15%
Personal Finance15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
candid, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: apple_podcasts.ratings_count of 916 maps to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up one band for the show's under-two-year age, and supported by Top 10 Spotify UK claim on the website and a 4.8-hour median guest episode format; the 1,000 to 5,000 band adjustment is applied to the high end.
Audience asks aboutHow did this guest build their business?What habits drive self-motivation and performance?How should I handle money, health or work-life balance?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom60%
🇦🇺 Australia15%
🇺🇸 United States15%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website tagline says it is not littered with ads every 9 minutes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit, and the episode title 'Why The Aussie Economy is F*cked' uses strong language.

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: 84 / 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 marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

I chat to people smarter than me, hopefully, you'll enjoy listening.
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About The James Smith Show

The James Smith Show is a podcast hosted by James Smith that interviews entrepreneurs, authors, athletes and experts on business, mindset, health and the economy. According to the show's website, it publishes weekly and is positioned as a podcast without frequent ads. Episodes in the feed typically run around 80 minutes.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 916 ratings with a 5.0 average, and the website describes the show as a Top 10 Spotify UK podcast. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple rating count and the show's age.

No sponsors are visible in the feed or episode titles. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits sponsors selling productivity, fitness or business services to founders and professionals.

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

Questions about The James Smith Show

How much does The James Smith Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000. Exact rates are set directly with the show.

What is The James Smith Show about?

The show features long-form interviews with entrepreneurs, authors, athletes and experts about business, mindset, health and the economy, published roughly weekly.

How do I contact The James Smith Show 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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