The Joy of Cooking Podcast
The Joy of Cooking Podcast is hosted by John Becker and Megan Scott, Rombauer family stewards of the Joy of Cooking cookbook, with co-host Shannon Larson. Each episode features home cooks, authors and chefs discussing classic Joy recipes and what they are cooking. Sixty-five episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 62 minutes. Estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.
Engaged home-cook audience tied to a century-old American cookbook
- Hosts are the Rombauer family, stewards of the Joy of Cooking cookbook, giving the show direct authority on home cooking.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 167 ratings signals an attentive, loyal listener base.
- Episodes run about an hour with guests who cook, bake and write, allowing detailed product discussion.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, guest roundtable
- Tone
- conversational, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 67 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover recipes, cookbooks and restaurants with no flagged content; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | the-joy-of-cooking-podcast.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1779376136 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/_XcpUebj |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Hicks A Casual Culinary Chat about Retro Recipes | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 7 min |
| Arnab Chakladar on Upcoming Book Contemporary Indian Cooking | 2026-08-05 | 1 h 2 min |
| Josh Alsberg and the Little Produce Market That Could | 2026-07-22 | 1 h 7 min |
| Claudette Zepeda on the Borderlessness of Border Cuisine | 2026-07-08 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ham El-Waylly on Discovering the Comfort of Home Cooking | 2026-06-24 | 1 h 1 min |
| Becky Krystal on Boiling Water | 2026-06-10 | 55 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Joy of Cooking is more than a cookbook; it's an American culinary institution. Irma S. Rombauer’s timeless recipes have guided generations of home cooks for over a century. Today, her legacy lives on through her great-grandson, John Becker, and his wife, Megan Scott. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are the 4th generation stewards of this beloved classic, having authored its latest edition. As…
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About The Joy of Cooking Podcast
The Joy of Cooking Podcast is an interview show hosted by John Becker and Megan Scott, the fourth-generation stewards of the Joy of Cooking cookbook, based in Portland, Oregon, according to the show's feed and website. Co-host Shannon Larson joins them alongside rotating guests including home cooks, cookbook authors, food entrepreneurs and chefs. Episodes discuss classic Joy recipes, kitchen successes and failures, and what the hosts are cooking. The show has released 65 episodes since November 2024 on a roughly two-week cadence, with a median episode length of about 62 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.4 average rating from 167 ratings. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. These are estimates, not verified numbers. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated downloads would cost roughly $90 to $200 per episode. The show suits kitchen equipment, pantry and ingredient brands, and cookbook or food media launches that want an audience of engaged home cooks.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Joy of Cooking Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Joy of Cooking Podcast
How much does The Joy of Cooking Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is The Joy of Cooking Podcast about?
The show is a conversational cooking podcast hosted by the Rombauer family stewards of the Joy of Cooking cookbook. Guests discuss classic recipes, kitchen experiences and what they are cooking and eating.
How do I contact The Joy of Cooking Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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