The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet Podcast, hosted by James Lileks, Steve Hayward and Charles C. W. Cooke, is a weekly politics and news commentary show from Ricochet, discussing the week's issues with guests. It has 688 episodes, typically around 58 minutes long, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Host-read mid-roll rate range is $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly politics panel with a large, engaged, mostly older American audience
- 688 episodes since 2012, with a weekly cadence and roughly 58-minute episodes.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 1,389 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Three named hosts and guests give a multi-voice format that suits host-read messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, panel discussion, guest interview
- Tone
- opinionated, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed links a Spreaker supporter page as the only funding link, with no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
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The feed carries an explicit flag and the show is political commentary, with titles such as 'Confessions of a Democratic Operative' and 'Upending Your Moral Universe' signaling heated partisan debate.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ricochet.com/series/ricochet-podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id699723863 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/ricochet |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Pain in the Polls | 2026-10-16 | 45 min |
| Thumos with a Touch of Swaggart | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 1 min |
| Feeling Judgey | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 5 min |
| Everything is Everything is Revolutionary Praxis | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 5 min |
| Familiar Parts of the Body Politic | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 3 min |
| A Searing Memory | 2026-09-11 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Weekly episodes of Ricochet’s flagship podcast feature our hosts James Lileks, Steve Hayward, Charles C. W. Cooke, and guests discussing the issues of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ricochet-podcast--5817275/support .
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About The Ricochet Podcast
The Ricochet Podcast is a weekly news and politics commentary show produced by Ricochet, with hosts James Lileks, Steve Hayward and Charles C. W. Cooke, according to the feed and the show's website. Episodes run about 58 minutes on median, and the show has published 688 episodes since November 2012. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.7 average rating from 1,389 ratings.
The show's audience is estimated, not measured, at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age. Listeners are likely to be mostly American adults, with the older bands weighted heavily. No sponsors appear in the feed or recent episode titles, and the only funding link is a Spreaker supporter page.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in financial services, memberships or news products that want a politically engaged audience should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Ricochet Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Ricochet Podcast
How much does The Ricochet Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll rate is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is The Ricochet Podcast about?
The Ricochet Podcast is a weekly politics and news commentary show. Hosts James Lileks, Steve Hayward and Charles C. W. Cooke discuss the week's issues with guests.
How do I contact The Ricochet Podcast 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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