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The Makeshift Podcast

Hosted by Brian, Zach

The Makeshift Podcast, published by The Makeshift Project, is a comedy show hosted by Brian and Zach covering pop culture, sports, celebrities, movies and TV through guessing games, fun facts and hypotheticals. It has 226 episodes released weekly, typically 35 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Makeshift Podcast

Weekly comedy show with a 4.8 rating from over 550 Apple listeners

  • Over 550 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average suggest an engaged listener base
  • 226 episodes at a weekly cadence give sponsors steady placements over a long run
  • Light, family-friendly topics like sports, movies and food suit broad consumer brands
Best forconsumer snacks and beveragesstreaming and entertainmenttravel and experiences
Watch forNo sponsor history is visible, and listener estimates are inferred from ratings rather than measured downloads.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy45%
Pop Culture25%
Sports15%
Movies and TV15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, guessing games, interview, hypothetical discussion
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 70%: 557 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, a show under five years old, weekly cadence, 226 episodes and a Podcast Index popularity of 5.
Audience asks aboutWhat celebrity or sports facts will be covered nextWhich country or city ranking is discussedWho the guests are on guest episodes
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other10%
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
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover sports, travel and pop culture with no adult or violent themes; the horror movie episode is about fiction.

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: 91 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Two lifelong friends Brian and Zach host the podcast about everything you didn't know you cared about including pop-culture, sports, celebrities, movies, tv shows, etc. They play guessing games, provide fun facts, talk through hypotheticals, give their sports takes, and more!
The Makeshift Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Makeshift Podcast

The Makeshift Podcast is a weekly comedy show hosted by Brian and Zach, published by The Makeshift Project. Its episodes cover pop culture, sports, celebrities, movies and TV through guessing games, fun facts and hypothetical debates. The feed lists 226 episodes, most running between 35 and 55 minutes.

The Makeshift Project website describes itself as a social media brand that creates content for the sake of creating, and its About Us page introduces Brian and Zach as the two hosts. The show has 557 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.8 average, a figure that points to a loyal audience.

Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers. Based on Apple ratings and show age, a typical episode may reach roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, and the show has no sponsors visible in its feed. Brands in consumer snacks, streaming and travel may find it a good fit, with estimated rates of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

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

Questions about The Makeshift Podcast

How much does The Makeshift Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625. Exact pricing should be confirmed directly with the show before booking.

What is The Makeshift Podcast about?

The Makeshift Podcast is a comedy show hosted by Brian and Zach covering pop culture, sports, celebrities, movies and TV through guessing games, fun facts and hypothetical discussions.

How do I contact The Makeshift Podcast 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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