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The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

Podcast · mollymcpherson.com · EN
Hosted by Molly McPherson

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson is hosted by crisis communication expert Molly McPherson, who analyzes viral scandals, celebrity controversies and corporate disasters to show what went wrong. The show has 393 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

Weekly crisis analysis reaching PR-minded business listeners with a 4.7 Apple rating

  • 393 episodes since 2018 with a consistent weekly release schedule
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 236 ratings signals an engaged audience
  • Host is a named crisis communication expert, so brand-safe commentary on corporate issues fits the format
Best forB2B services for communications and PR teamsbrand awareness for professional tools
Watch forEpisodes often discuss scandals in detail, so sponsor placement next to unfavorable news needs review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business45%
News35%
Society20%
Formats
solo monologue, case analysis
Tone
analytical, direct
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 236 ratings for a show with 393 episodes, weekly cadence and no named sponsors, placing it in the 50 to 200 ratings band; the Podcast Index popularity of 7 and buzzsprout hosting support the upper part of that band.
Audience asks abouthow a specific public apology or statement went wrongwhat a brand should have said during a crisishow a celebrity or executive handled a scandal
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover political figures such as Graham Platner and Tom Kean Jr. and celebrity scandals, which carry moderate political and news sensitivity; no explicit flag is set.

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: 82 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Every mess has a move behind it. Crisis communication expert Molly McPherson takes apart the viral scandals, celebrity meltdowns, and corporate disasters dominating the headlines, showing you exactly where they went wrong so you never do. She's the historian of the moves, and once you can name the play, you can see it coming.
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About The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson is a weekly podcast hosted by crisis communication expert Molly McPherson, as described on her website and in the show feed. Each episode examines viral scandals, celebrity controversies and corporate crises, explaining where the response went wrong. The show has 393 episodes since November 2018 and typically runs about 36 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.7 average rating from 236 ratings. Listeners are likely professionals in business, communications and media; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.

Brands in professional services, communications software or business tools may suit this show. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads.

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

Questions about The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

How much does The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200. Actual rates are set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson about?

The show analyzes viral scandals, celebrity controversies and corporate crises, explaining how each response succeeded or failed. It is hosted by crisis communication expert Molly McPherson.

How do I contact The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson 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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