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The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

Podcast · sites.libsyn.com/582670 · EN
Hosted by Dave Neal

The Rush Hour With Dave Neal is a daily news and politics podcast hosted by stand-up comedian Dave Neal, covering political headlines, media drama and internet culture with a progressive, humorous take. The show has 1,000 episodes and publishes roughly every 0.6 days, with a median episode length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 1,729 ratings is a distinctive signal of an engaged audience.

Why brands sponsor The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

Daily political comedy with 1,729 Apple ratings and a 4.5 average

  • Publishes almost every day, giving sponsors steady frequency across a long episode archive.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 1,729 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base.
  • Host-read mid-rolls fit naturally into comedic news commentary aimed at commuters and daily news followers.
Best forBrand awareness for news and politics-aligned consumer productsCommuter and lifestyle products such as coffee, fitness or audiobooks
Watch forStrongly partisan political content may not suit brands seeking a neutral or broad-appeal environment.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News55%
Politics35%
Pop Culture10%
Formats
solo monologue, news commentary, comedic segments
Tone
irreverent, progressive
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings of 1,729 (band of 200 to 1,000 shifted up because the show is under two years old, with 1,000 and above indicating higher reach), daily cadence, 1,000 episodes, and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on the Iran war and Middle East conflict?How are Trump's trade policies affecting Canada?What is happening with the midterm elections?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other10%
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, and the funding_links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover war, shootings and political conflict with a strongly partisan progressive framing, and the description states a progressive perspective.

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: 50 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Rush Hour with Dave Neal delivers your daily dose of progressive news, politics, and pop culture—with sharp analysis, quick updates, and plenty of laughs along the way. Hosted by stand-up comedian Dave Neal, each episode breaks down the biggest headlines, viral moments, and political chaos without taking itself too seriously. From breaking political news and media drama to internet culture and…
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About The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

The Rush Hour With Dave Neal is a daily news and politics podcast hosted by stand-up comedian Dave Neal, as described on the show's website and in its feed. Each episode breaks down political headlines, media stories and internet culture with a progressive perspective and comedic delivery, usually running about 30 minutes.

The show has 1,000 episodes and updates roughly every 0.6 days, according to its feed metrics. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.5 average from 1,729 ratings, which suggests a sizeable and engaged audience. Audience figures are estimates, not published download counts, and are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly United States listeners.

Brands seeking news-adjacent or commuter-focused audiences could consider a host-read sponsorship, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show may suit a first sponsor.

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

Questions about The Rush Hour With Dave Neal

How much does The Rush Hour With Dave Neal charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms agreed with the host.

What is The Rush Hour With Dave Neal about?

The show is a daily news and politics podcast hosted by comedian Dave Neal. It covers political headlines, media stories and internet culture with a progressive perspective and humor.

How do I contact The Rush Hour With Dave Neal 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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