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The MacRumors Show

Podcast · www.macrumors.com · EN
Hosted by Dan Barbera, Hartley Charlton

The MacRumors Show, hosted by Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton of MacRumors, covers Apple news, rumors and product coverage including iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch. The show has 200 episodes released weekly, typically 45 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The MacRumors Show

Weekly Apple news show reaching engaged consumer technology listeners

  • Rated 4.3 on Apple Podcasts across 277 ratings
  • Weekly episodes covering iPhone, Mac and Apple product launches
  • Hosted by MacRumors editors with a long-running Apple news audience
Best forconsumer electronicsaccessoriessoftware and app launches
Watch forAudience is tightly tied to Apple products, so non-Apple offers may fit poorly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing85%
News15%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, news roundup, guest interview
Tone
informed, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 277 Apple Podcasts ratings, a show roughly four years old with weekly cadence, a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a MacRumors website association.
Audience asks aboutWhat the next iPhone or Mac will includeWhether new Apple products are worth buyingWhich rumors are likely to be accurate
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom12%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover Apple products and news with no explicit flags.

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: 83 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Join MacRumors' Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton for discussion about all of the latest news and rumors from the world of Apple. Whether you’re wondering what’s next for the iPhone, looking for insights into the rumor mill, or just have an interest in the latest gadgets, we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know about the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.
The MacRumors Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The MacRumors Show

The MacRumors Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton, who write for the MacRumors website. According to the feed and the show's description, it covers Apple news, rumors and product discussion across iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch. The show has released 200 episodes since July 2022, with episodes typically running 45 to 55 minutes, and is hosted on Audioboom.

The show holds a 4.3 average rating from 277 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate: roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show age. Its audience is likely centred on Apple product buyers and enthusiasts in the United States and English-speaking markets.

The feed shows no sponsors. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show suits consumer electronics and Apple ecosystem brands.

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

Questions about The MacRumors Show

How much does The MacRumors Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is The MacRumors Show about?

The MacRumors Show is a weekly podcast with hosts Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton covering Apple news, rumors and product reviews for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch.

How do I contact The MacRumors 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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