The News Junkie
The News Junkie, hosted by Shawn Wasson with C-Lane, is a daily news and comedy show that runs through viral stories of the day. It has 589 episodes in its feed, updated daily, with a median length of about 2 hours 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily comedy-news show with a large back catalogue and iHeartRadio distribution
- Publishes daily, with 589 episodes in the feed and over 700 on Apple Podcasts.
- Apple Podcasts shows 346 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5.
- Long episodes of roughly 2.5 hours give a host-read mid-roll ample room for a brand segment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, listener-submitted stories
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartRadio
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; iHeartRadio appears only as the owner and publisher.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Pepper Spray Baby' and 'Your Mom Will Believe This' suggest mild edginess; the feed is not flagged explicit but the content is irreverent.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/139-the-news-junkie-26936… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id324682003 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/98a2599f-cd9b-4f2… |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hats Off To Your Opps | 2026-10-16 | 2 h 26 min |
| Amendment 3 Debate | 2026-10-15 | 2 h 30 min |
| After All These Years | 2026-10-14 | 2 h 30 min |
| Uncle Stan Takes My Money | 2026-10-13 | 2 h 34 min |
| I Want To Buy Molly | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 35 min |
| Pepper Spray Baby | 2026-10-09 | 2 h 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The News Junkie, Shawn Wasson, with C-Lane. The best friends you never knew you had run through the most viral stories of the day.
About The News Junkie
The News Junkie is a daily news and comedy podcast hosted by Shawn Wasson with C-Lane, according to the feed and the iHeartRadio listing. Each episode runs through the most viral stories of the day in a conversational, irreverent style, and the median episode runs about 2 hours 33 minutes. The show has 589 episodes in its feed and publishes every day.
Apple Podcasts lists 346 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, which is a moderate sample for a show of this age. Listener numbers are estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, an estimate based on rating volume and cadence rather than published figures. The audience is likely concentrated among adults in the United States who follow current events with a comic angle.
Sponsors are not visible in the feed, and iHeartRadio appears only as publisher. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode, which suits consumer brands seeking awareness among a daily news audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The News Junkie can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The News Junkie
How much does The News Junkie charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The exact price depends on the show's own rate card.
What is The News Junkie about?
The News Junkie is a daily news and comedy podcast hosted by Shawn Wasson with C-Lane. It covers the most viral stories of the day in a conversational, irreverent style.
How do I contact The News Junkie 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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