The Memo by Howard Marks
The Memo by Howard Marks, published by Oaktree Capital Management, reads and discusses investment memos written by Oaktree Co-Chairman Howard Marks since 1990. The show has 78 episodes, released roughly every 33 days, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach institutional-minded investors through a long-running, respected investment memo podcast
- Episodes are unhurried, 25 to 40 minute discussions of investment memos written by Howard Marks since 1990.
- Apple Podcasts shows 433 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with 380 five-star ratings.
- Audience skews toward finance professionals, estimated as 45 years or older with a majority male listenership.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, co-hosted banter, interview
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Oaktree Capital Management, its own sponsoring entity, so no external sponsor is visible.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Is It a Bubble?' and 'Cockroaches in the Coal Mine' are finance-focused, with no explicit flags in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/the-memo-by-howard-marks |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1521551570 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-memo-by-howard-marks |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Shall We Repeal the Laws of Economics – Part III | 2026-09-22 | 27 min |
| What's Going on in Private Credit? | 2026-04-09 | 39 min |
| Reflections on Oaktree Conference 2026 with Howard Marks | 2026-03-24 | 33 min |
| AI Hurtles Ahead | 2026-02-26 | 46 min |
| Is It a Bubble? | 2025-12-09 | 1 h 7 min |
| Cockroaches in the Coal Mine | 2025-11-06 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 27 days ago, a new one about every 33 days.
On October 12, 1990, Oaktree Co-Chairman Howard Marks published his first memo to clients. In the decades since, he has periodically released memos reflecting his viewpoint on the investment landscape, as well as more general business insights. On this podcast we'll hear the latest memos by Howard, released in tandem with or shortly after their publication.
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About The Memo by Howard Marks
The Memo by Howard Marks is a finance podcast that reads and discusses investment memos written by Howard Marks, Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, since his first memo to clients in October 1990. The show covers investing, credit markets, risk, and asset allocation, with episodes released alongside or shortly after each memo. Per the RSS feed, the show has 78 episodes released roughly every 33 days, with a median runtime of about 33 minutes.
Howard Marks is the host and the source of the material, and the Oaktree website describes him as a longtime investor and the firm's co-chairman. The show is published by Oaktree Capital Management and is listed on Apple Podcasts with 433 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5. Listeners are estimated to be mostly professionals in finance and investing, skewing older and male, though these are estimates rather than measured data.
No external sponsors appear in the feed. The show's own publisher is Oaktree, so sponsorship would be arranged alongside the firm. An estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode would put a host-read mid-roll in the range of $90 to $625 per episode, best suited to financial services brands and investment software.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Memo by Howard Marks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Memo by Howard Marks
How much does The Memo by Howard Marks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode at Starbooked's standard rate. Final pricing depends on the publisher's terms and inventory.
What is The Memo by Howard Marks about?
The show reads and discusses investment memos written by Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management since 1990. Topics include investing, credit markets, risk, and asset allocation, across 78 episodes.
How do I contact The Memo by Howard Marks about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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