The Next Level
The Next Level, from The Bulwark, is hosted by Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and Jonathan V. Last, who discuss the week's political news, campaigns, elections and pop culture. The show has 399 episodes released about every three days, with a median length of roughly 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a sponsor rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
A large, politically engaged weekly audience with a 4.8 Apple rating
- 3,192 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average suggest a loyal, engaged listener base
- Episodes arrive roughly every three days across more than 399 episodes
- Discussion of campaigns and elections reaches an audience focused on news and politics
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, interview
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles reference contested political figures and feature episode titles such as 'Ten Lesbians Walk Into a Bar...' and 'MAGA's Racism is Blowing Up Its Own Coalition', with a strongly partisan editorial stance.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thebulwark.com/podcast/the-next-level-podcas… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1647085571 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5114287.rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1126: Secret Podcast: So Many Bad Things | 2026-10-16 | 27 min |
| 1125: Trump Insiders Are Already Trashing the New Press Secretary | 2026-10-14 | 53 min |
| 1124: Secret Podcast: Elon Musk Came Crawling Back to Trump. JVL Expla | 2026-10-12 | 11 min |
| 1123: Secret Podcast: Is He the One We’ve Been Waiting For? | 2026-10-09 | 24 min |
| 1122: MAGA’s Racism is Blowing Up Its Own Coalition | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 6 min |
| 1121: Secret Podcast: Tale of Two Interviews | 2026-10-02 | 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, and Jonathan V. Last bring their signature political insight and banter to the masses in The Next Level podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss the news of the week, break down campaigns and elections, and wade into pop culture feuds. www.thebulwark.com
About The Next Level
The Next Level is a political commentary podcast from The Bulwark, hosted by Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and Jonathan V. Last according to the feed. The three hosts discuss the week's news, break down campaigns and elections, and comment on pop culture, with episodes published roughly every three days and a median running time of about 35 minutes.
The show has 399 episodes in its feed and holds a 4.8 average rating from 3,192 Apple Podcasts ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: the show likely draws 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults over 35 and toward the United States, based on the Apple rating count and the show's profile. No sponsors were found in the recent feed.
Based on an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in political causes, civic campaigns and news subscriptions are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Next Level can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Next Level
How much does The Next Level charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final rates depend on the show's own terms and placement.
What is The Next Level about?
The Next Level is a political commentary podcast from The Bulwark that covers the week's news, campaigns, elections and pop culture, hosted by Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller and Jonathan V. Last.
How do I contact The Next Level 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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