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The Last American Vagabond

Hosted by Ryan Cristián

The Last American Vagabond, hosted by Ryan Cristián, covers geopolitics, foreign policy, health and surveillance with daily wrap-ups and interviews. The feed lists 20 episodes released roughly every three days, typically about one hour long. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, a rate of $60 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Last American Vagabond

Engaged daily-news audience with a loyal, high-rated independent following

  • Apple Podcasts shows 187 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with most ratings at five stars.
  • Episodes publish roughly every three days across 20 episodes in the feed.
  • Listeners are drawn to independent commentary on foreign policy, health and surveillance.
Best forsubscription and newsletter sign-upsbooks and independent media products
Watch forHighly political, contested content may not suit brands seeking neutral or family-friendly placement.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Health and Fitness15%
Society and Culture20%
Philosophy10%
Formats
interview, solo commentary, daily wrap-up
Tone
opinionated, urgent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
duration not available in feed

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment35/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode3k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 187 Apple ratings places the show in the 50 to 200 band (2,000 to 8,000), supported by a 3-day cadence, 20 episodes in roughly two months, a fairly high Podcast Index popularity score, and a listed_since date from 2016.
Audience asks aboutWhat is really happening in the Middle East conflictsHow surveillance and technology affect everyday AmericansWhat is the truth behind government and health policy
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
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
Yes

Funding links to PayPal and a donation page are present in the feed, with the site also listing SubscribeStar and Bitcoin donation options.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover military conflict, surveillance and governance themes such as 'Yemen Defeated US Air Defenses To Dismantle Saudi Oil', so violence and political flags apply.

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: 84 / 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 marks6 / 20

Recent episodes

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

TRAVELING THE WORLD, WRITING WHAT THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW.
The Last American Vagabond's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Last American Vagabond

The Last American Vagabond is a podcast hosted by Ryan Cristián that covers foreign policy, government, health and technology through daily wrap-ups and interviews. According to the feed and the show's website, episodes publish roughly every three days and typically run around an hour, with the Apple Podcasts listing updating daily.

The show has 187 ratings on Apple Podcasts averaging 4.8 out of 5, and the feed contains 20 episodes. Audience size is not published; based on ratings, the estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, which is an estimate and not a verified figure. The show carries no visible sponsors and relies on donation and funding links.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $60 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits independent media, books and subscription products, but its strongly political content means brands should review suitability before booking.

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

Questions about The Last American Vagabond

How much does The Last American Vagabond charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $60 to $200. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.

What is The Last American Vagabond about?

The show, hosted by Ryan Cristián, covers foreign policy, government, health and technology through daily wrap-ups and interviews with a strongly independent perspective.

How do I contact The Last American Vagabond 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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