The John Kobylt Show
The John Kobylt Show is a daily politics and news program hosted by John Kobylt, who took over solo after Ken's retirement from the KFI AM 640 show John and Ken. It covers Los Angeles crime, local politics, corruption, business and social issues. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, published weekdays, typically around 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Rate range is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Daily Los Angeles politics audience from a long-running KFI talk franchise
- Publishes weekdays with 1,000 episodes in the feed and roughly 31-minute episodes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 802 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, from a show listed since 2017.
- Covers local politics, crime and California taxes, suited to regional and civic-minded brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, news commentary
- Tone
- blunt, fast paced
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- KFI AM 640iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names the parent station KFI AM 640 and the publisher iHeartPodcasts only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Santa Monica's Disgusting Library (10/13)' and 'Operation Save Skid Row (10/08)' show heated political and crime commentary, though no explicit content is flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/john-and-ken-on-demand-20… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1243130823 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 46 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| DOJ Sues California (10/16) | 2026-10-17 | 31 min |
| Norte Fire Coverage (10/16) | 2026-10-17 | 31 min |
| More Tax Money Disappeared (10/16) | 2026-10-17 | 29 min |
| CA Kids Aren't Learning (10/15) | 2026-10-16 | 31 min |
| What's The DSA All About? (10/15) | 2026-10-16 | 31 min |
| The Billionaire Tax Is Not Going To Help (10/15) | 2026-10-16 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.
John and Ken have been on KFI for over thirty years and with Ken's recent retirement John now takes the show solo. John Kobylt digs into the news to uncover the real story hidden below the headlines. John regularly exposes liars and “spokesholes” while providing blunt, fast paced analysis of the latest news. Whether getting up to the minute information from reporters on scene, newsmakers that…
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About The John Kobylt Show
The John Kobylt Show is a daily news and politics program hosted by John Kobylt, who continues as a solo host after Ken's retirement from the long-running KFI AM 640 show John and Ken. According to the feed and the description, the show digs into Los Angeles crime, local politics, corruption, business and social issues in a blunt, fast-paced style. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, published weekdays, with a median length of about 31 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 802 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, with the show listed since 2017. Audience figures are estimates only: an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward listeners over 45 in Los Angeles and California. No sponsors were named in the feed.
Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, suited to regional service brands, financial products and local awareness campaigns. Source: the podcast's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The John Kobylt Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The John Kobylt Show
How much does The John Kobylt Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is The John Kobylt Show about?
It is a daily news and politics show hosted by John Kobylt, covering Los Angeles crime, local politics, corruption, business and social issues in a fast-paced, blunt style.
How do I contact The John Kobylt Show about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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