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The John Curley Show

Podcast · mynorthwest.com · US · EN
Hosted by John Curley

The John Curley Show, hosted by John Curley on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM in Seattle, gives an irreverent daily take on the news. The feed holds 100 episodes, published on weekdays as hour-long segments of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The John Curley Show

Daily Seattle news commentary from a established KIRO Newsradio host with a long-running audience

  • Weekday hour-long segments publish daily, with about 20 episodes in the most recent feed window.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 207 ratings with a 4.4 average, listed on Apple since 2013.
  • Hosted by KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, a Seattle radio station with an established local presence.
Best forlocal Seattle service businessesnews and current affairs brands
Watch forPolitical content is heavy, so brands with strict suitability rules should review recent episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics70%
Society20%
Business and Finance10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news commentary, guest interview
Tone
irreverent, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment50/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 207 ratings across a show listed since 2013, placing it in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, adjusted for the broadcast radio parent, daily cadence and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest national and Seattle news?How do current stories affect everyday life?What is the take on recent controversies?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
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 lists a generic advertising page for Bonneville Seattle.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

The feed is not flagged explicit, but episode titles cover political and crime stories such as 'Pope Leo Diagnosed with Cancer' and 'Fort Hood Execution to be Livestreamed', and the show is built around political commentary.

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: 34 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.

Every weekday, John Curley has an irreverent take on the news. From big stories to small ones, they all get the Curley treatment and you’ll be left laughing and thinking about the headlines in different way.
The John Curley Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The John Curley Show

The John Curley Show is a daily news commentary program hosted by John Curley on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM in Seattle. According to the feed and the MyNorthwest website, the show takes an irreverent approach to national and local headlines, with episodes running about 30 to 35 minutes and published on weekdays. The feed lists 100 episodes.

The show is distributed on Apple Podcasts, where it has 207 ratings and an average of 4.4 out of 5, listed since 2013. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, weighted toward adults aged 35 and over in the Seattle area.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to local service businesses and news-focused brands. Sources: the RSS feed, the MyNorthwest 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 John Curley Show can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The John Curley Show

How much does The John Curley Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Rates depend on the final audience and placement.

What is The John Curley Show about?

It is a daily news commentary show from KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM in Seattle, hosted by John Curley. Episodes take an irreverent look at national and local headlines in roughly 30 to 35 minute segments.

How do I contact The John Curley 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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