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The Mean Time

Hosted by Jared Gaines, Patrick Gilchrist

The Mean Time, hosted by Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist, is a comedy and music commentary show from the idobi Network. It has 120 episodes released weekly, typically around 53 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode. Its distinctive hook is the hosts' running gag of trying not to kiss.

Why brands sponsor The Mean Time

Popular comedy music commentary with a loyal weekly audience and strong ratings

  • 216 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average suggest an engaged, satisfied listener base.
  • Weekly episodes of about 53 minutes give a steady, predictable placement schedule.
  • Idobi Network distribution and 120 episodes build a durable back catalog for ad reach.
Best forEntertainment and streaming brandsSnack and food brands with a playful tone
Watch forStrong profanity and adult humor limit suitability for family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Humor70%
Music30%
Formats
co-hosted banter, improv, bit-driven segments
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 216 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 mapping to 5,000 to 25,000), show under two years old so shifted one band up, weekly cadence, idobi Network hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest bit or running joke?How does the Gaines and Gilchrist dynamic work?What music is being roasted this week?
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Titles such as 'F*** ED SHEERAN' and 'NO YOU SEXY FOOL' indicate strong language and suggestive humor.

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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
ARBY'S PART 2 - HOT & SLOPPY2026-10-1653 min
I GOTTA EAT THIS COLD2026-10-0952 min
JERRY WONKA'S LEAKY BURGER2026-10-0253 min
I'M BLUE DABA D-BAG GUY2026-09-2553 min
F*** ED SHEERAN2026-09-1851 min
NO YOU SEXY FOOL2026-09-1152 min

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

Watch two best friends try so hard not to kiss on this podcast we cannot believe we get paid to do. Welcome to The Mean Time with Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist.
The Mean Time's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Mean Time

The Mean Time is a comedy and music commentary podcast hosted by Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist and published by the idobi Network. According to the show's feed and website, it features improv, stand-up and playful banter, with 120 episodes released weekly and typical runtimes around 53 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 216 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which suggests an engaged listener base. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States and weighted toward adults aged 25 to 34.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Estimated sponsorship rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. The show suits entertainment and playful food brands comfortable with strong language.

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

Questions about The Mean Time

How much does The Mean Time charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $90 to $625. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and audience data.

What is The Mean Time about?

The Mean Time is a comedy podcast where hosts Jared Gaines and Patrick Gilchrist riff on music, pop culture and improv bits. Episodes release weekly and run about 53 minutes.

How do I contact The Mean Time 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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