The Nerve with Maureen Callahan is a pop culture and true crime show hosted by Maureen Callahan, covering celebrity news, royals and media gossip with a skeptical, humorous tone. The feed lists 201 episodes released about every 1.6 days, with a median length of roughly 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a suggested rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily-cadence celebrity commentary from a SiriusXM-affiliated show with a 4.5 Apple rating
- Roughly 2,936 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average signal an engaged, established audience.
- Semiweekly-to-near-daily releases give frequent placement opportunities.
- Long-form episodes around 80 minutes allow mid-roll reads with room for context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted commentary, news roundup, interview
- Tone
- skeptical, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is listed as MK Media & SiriusXM.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit, and titles reference sexual and celebrity scandal topics such as "Keri Russell's Sex Life" and "Ben Affleck's Penile Legacy".
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.siriusxm.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1808684702 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/hI8ChenK |
Benchmark score: 56 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Blair’s Dangerous Rage, Keri Russell’s Sex Life, & GLP-1 Lawsuit | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 26 min |
| Selma Blair’s INSULTING Defense, Prince Harry’s Public Humiliation, & | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 9 min |
| Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky” Start, Selma Blair’s Arrest, & Kelly Clar | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 16 min |
| Prince Harry’s CRINGE Confession, Michael Douglas' Promiscuity, & Chri | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 28 min |
| Harry & Meghan's Royal Plan, Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber’s Negligenc | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 23 min |
| SJP Cosplays as Carrie Bradshaw, Andy Cohen Dodges Relationship Questi | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
From pop culture to true crime, Maureen Callahan dissects everything with smarts, humor, and skepticism. Come to The Nerve, for conversations no one else dares to have.
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About The Nerve with Maureen Callahan
The Nerve with Maureen Callahan is a pop culture and true crime podcast that covers celebrity news, royals and media gossip with a skeptical and humorous approach. According to the feed and the show description, it is hosted by Maureen Callahan and published by MK Media with SiriusXM. The feed lists 201 episodes released about every 1.6 days, with episodes typically running 70 to 90 minutes.
On Apple Podcasts the show has about 2,936 ratings with a 4.5 average, and it is listed as updated semiweekly. Listener size is an estimate based on these signals: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults in the 25 to 44 range and the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would be priced at an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits entertainment, streaming and brand awareness campaigns that accept explicit content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Nerve with Maureen Callahan can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Nerve with Maureen Callahan
How much does The Nerve with Maureen Callahan charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The actual rate depends on the show's own pricing.
What is The Nerve with Maureen Callahan about?
It is a pop culture and true crime podcast covering celebrity news, royals and media gossip. Episodes are commentary-driven, typically around 70 to 90 minutes long.
How do I contact The Nerve with Maureen Callahan about sponsoring an episode?
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