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The Politics Bar, published by From The Bunker, is a daily improv-style news and political comedy show presented as a neighborhood bar conversation about the news of the day. It has 517 episodes since August 2021, released almost every day in roughly 88-minute episodes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Politics Bar

Daily partisan political comedy with a large, loyal listener base

  • Published almost every day for over five years, with 517 episodes
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 479 ratings
  • Long, consistent episodes of about 88 minutes give ads generous airtime
Best fordirect response offerssubscription or civic-engagement campaignsbook and media launches for progressive audiences
Watch forHighly partisan and explicit content; brands with a neutral political stance may find it unsuitable.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics60%
Comedy25%
News15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, improv sketch, news commentary
Tone
irreverent, partisan
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
85 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 479 Apple ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 ratings maps to 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), daily cadence, 517 episodes, RedCircle hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9 and a 4.6 Apple average.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest political news and how should it be read?How do the hosts frame the week's election developments?Which political figures and decisions are being mocked or criticized?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Feed is flagged explicit, and the titles contain strong political commentary such as 'Stop Licking The Can!' and 'Corruption Land'.

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: 40 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

In communities across the U.S., from small towns to big cities, there used to be a lot more places like the ol’ neighborhood bar. It was a place you could come after work, to talk with your friends & neighbors about the news of the day, to have a few laughs, and maybe a few drinks. In those days, you could even talk about politics a little bit without causing a bar brawl. These days, the people…
The Politics Bar's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Politics Bar

The Politics Bar is a daily political comedy and news show from From The Bunker, presented as a conversation in a neighborhood bar. Episodes cover the news of the day with improv-style sketches and commentary, typically running about 88 minutes. According to the RedCircle feed, the show has released 517 episodes since August 2021, and the feed is flagged explicit.

The feed does not list named hosts, and the dossier does not describe the hosts further. Apple Podcasts shows 479 ratings with a 4.6 average and an update frequency described as semiweekly, while the feed shows near-daily episodes. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: the show probably draws about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and its listeners are likely American adults interested in politics.

The feed shows no sponsors so far. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, which suits direct response offers and campaigns aimed at politically engaged U.S. adults. Its partisan tone means brands should check fit first.

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

Questions about The Politics Bar

How much does The Politics Bar 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 $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published figures.

What is The Politics Bar about?

The Politics Bar is a daily political comedy and news show that discusses the news of the day in an improv-style bar conversation. Episodes run about 88 minutes and the feed is flagged explicit.

How do I contact The Politics Bar 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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