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The John-Henry Westen Show

Podcast · www.lifesitenews.com · EN
Hosted by John-Henry Westen

The John-Henry Westen Show, hosted by John-Henry Westen of LifeSiteNews, features interviews with Catholic clergy and laity alongside commentary on Church and world news. The show has 800 episodes, updates about every five days, and runs around 43 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The John-Henry Westen Show

Reach an engaged Catholic audience through in-depth interviews with clergy and laity

  • About 800 episodes and updates roughly every five days, building a long-running listener base
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 302 ratings, with 280 five-star reviews
  • Interview-led format with episodes typically 30 to 50 minutes, giving sponsors time for a host-read
Best forfaith-aligned productsbook and media launches for religious audiences
Watch forPolitical and doctrinal content is polarizing and may not suit every brand.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
News & Politics15%
Formats
interview, solo commentary
Tone
serious, committed
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 302 ratings, shifted by a band for the show's long run, daily-updated feed with 800 episodes, and LifeSiteNews network backing.
Audience asks aboutWhat the Catholic Church teaches on current controversiesWhat current Vatican and papal developments meanHow Catholics should respond to cultural and doctrinal disputes
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
LifeSiteNews
Categories promoted
non-profit donations, news subscriptions
Affiliate links
Yes

Funding and donation calls point to LifeSiteNews donate and subscribe pages on the show's website, with no third-party sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover contested Church politics and topics such as 'Catholic Bishops vs Queer Minded Bishops', which place it in a politically charged, adult-topic space.

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: 86 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

John-Henry interviews some of the most well-known clergy and laity in the Church while offering commentary on the most important news developments in Rome and around the world. Find full episodes and exclusive content at lifesitenews.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The John-Henry Westen Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The John-Henry Westen Show

The John-Henry Westen Show is hosted by John-Henry Westen and published under LifeSiteNews. According to the show's feed and website, it features interviews with Catholic clergy and laity and commentary on news from Rome and around the world. The show has 800 episodes and releases new content about every five days, with typical episodes running 30 to 50 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 302 ratings with an average of 4.8, with 280 five-star ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, with an audience skewing toward older Catholic listeners in the United States and Canada, based on the show's Apple data and LifeSiteNews's readership.

The feed shows no third-party sponsors and points to LifeSiteNews's donation and subscription pages instead. An estimated host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode, suitable for faith-aligned or non-profit brands.

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

Questions about The John-Henry Westen Show

How much does The John-Henry Westen Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.

What is The John-Henry Westen Show about?

The show features interviews with Catholic clergy and laity and commentary on Church and world news. It publishes about every five days, with episodes typically 30 to 50 minutes long.

How do I contact The John-Henry Westen Show about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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