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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

Podcast · banjopodcast.com · EN
Hosted by Keith Billik

The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast, hosted by Keith Billik, covers banjo music through interviews with professional players, playing tips and equipment discussions. The show has 187 episodes released roughly every 26 days, with a median length of about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

Top-rated banjo podcast reaching dedicated, equipment-buying bluegrass enthusiasts

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 184 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base.
  • Episodes run about 72 minutes, giving sponsors room for a full host-read mid-roll.
  • Equipment discussions and a shop section match listeners already interested in instrument purchases.
Best forinstrument and accessory brandsmusic education and lessonsacoustic music festivals and camps
Watch forAudience is a narrow niche, so reach per episode is modest compared with general-interest shows.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music80%
Hobbies & Interests20%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, educational tips
Tone
knowledgeable, enthusiastic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 95 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%: 184 Apple ratings (band of 50 to 200 implies 2,000 to 8,000, shifted up for a show with 187 episodes over eight years and a high Podcast Index popularity of 9), Libsyn hosting, and a niche banjo audience.
Audience asks abouthow to play specific banjo techniqueswhat equipment top players usecareer stories of featured banjo musicians
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
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
Yes

The website links to a Patreon page for listener support and a shop section is listed in the navigation.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover banjo players and albums with no sensitive content.

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: 37 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence26 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
#176 - Ron Stewart2026-09-111 h 18 min
#175 - Tyler Jackson2026-08-171 h 35 min
#174 - Daniel Grindstaff2026-07-231 h 12 min
#173 - "Fit For a Dog" by Frank Evans2026-06-1055 min
#172 - Joe Larson2026-05-2057 min
#171 - Hubby Jenkins2026-04-281 h 2 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 38 days ago, a new one about every 26 days.

The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com
The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast is hosted by Keith Billik, a banjo player and former showroom manager at Elderly Instruments, according to the show's website. The show features interviews with professional banjo players, playing tips and equipment discussions, with 187 episodes released about every 26 days and a median length of about 72 minutes.

The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 184 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, audience estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; these are estimates, not published figures. The website lists a Patreon page for supporters, and no sponsors were named in the feed.

The show suits instrument makers, accessory brands, lesson providers and acoustic music events seeking a dedicated banjo audience. Estimated rates run $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll episode.

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

Questions about The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

How much does The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show.

What is The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast about?

The podcast is for banjo players and fans, featuring interviews with professional players, playing tips and equipment discussions. It is hosted by Keith Billik and has 187 episodes.

How do I contact The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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