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The JK Podcast

Hosted by Jessi Smiles, Kathleen Lights

The JK Podcast, hosted by Jessi Smiles and Kathleen Lights, is a comedy show of unfiltered conversations, personal stories and games between two longtime friends. It has 64 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The JK Podcast

Two longtime friends with a loyal weekly comedy audience and a 4.9 Apple rating

  • 195 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal an engaged listener base
  • Weekly episodes of roughly an hour give a steady, predictable placement schedule
  • Conversational host-read format suits lifestyle, beauty and entertainment brands
Best forlifestyle and beauty product launchesentertainment and streaming promotions
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the show is under two years old with no sponsor history.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Pop Culture25%
Lifestyle15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, storytelling, games
Tone
playful, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 195 Apple ratings points to the 2,000 to 8,000 band for a show under two years old, shifted one band up, with weekly cadence, 64 episodes, daily-updated Apple listing and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat personal drama or fights the hosts are involved inWhich games or quizzes the hosts play on episodesWhat the hosts' trips and experiences were like
Age
35%18-24
40%25-34
18%35-44
7%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Explicit flag is 0 and titles reference fights and drama, but no profanity flag or adult content is stated; the description promotes unfiltered oversharing.

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: 74 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 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 7 days.

Cohosts Jessi Smiles and Kathleen Lights are long-time friends and creators. From unfiltered collabs to shameless oversharing, there’s never a dull moment between these two. Now, you’re officially invited to the chaos...new episodes every Wednesday!
The JK Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The JK Podcast

The JK Podcast is a comedy show hosted by Jessi Smiles and Kathleen Lights, two longtime friends who share unfiltered stories, games and everyday chaos. According to the feed and the show's description on Audioboom, the show has released 64 episodes on a weekly Wednesday schedule, with a median episode length of about 65 minutes. The show is listed on Apple Podcasts with 195 ratings averaging 4.9 stars.

Listener figures are not published. Based on the Apple ratings count and the show's age, the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely to skew toward adults aged 18 to 34 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history.

Brands seeking a conversational, host-read placement could sponsor an episode for an estimated $40 to $200, depending on the audience estimate. The format suits lifestyle, beauty and entertainment products.

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

Questions about The JK Podcast

How much does The JK Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall in an estimated range of $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the agreed format.

What is The JK Podcast about?

The JK Podcast is a comedy show hosted by Jessi Smiles and Kathleen Lights. Episodes feature candid conversations, stories, games and playful debates between the two friends, released weekly.

How do I contact The JK Podcast 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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