The Shallow End
The Shallow End, hosted by Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth with John Elliott credited as owner, presents true stories of people doing ridiculously dumb things, told with dark humor. It has 230 episodes released weekly, typically 30 to 38 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Loyal weekly comedy audience hearing tragically hilarious true stories each week
- Weekly episodes of about 30 to 38 minutes give a steady, predictable placement schedule.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 587 ratings signals an engaged, satisfied listener base.
- Co-hosted storytelling with a conversational, irreverent tone suits lifestyle and entertainment brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative storytelling
- Tone
- irreverent, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 38 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links are empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and recent titles reference cocaine (episode 216: Cocaine & Trash Cans) and drinking.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.shallowendpodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1629080902 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML1078281283 |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 230: The Fake Substitute Teacher | 2026-10-14 | 35 min |
| 229: The 21-Story Getaway | 2026-10-07 | 31 min |
| 228: Mint-Flavored Stitches & Other Bad Decisions | 2026-09-30 | 38 min |
| 227: Four Score and Seven Bad Decisions Ago | 2026-09-23 | 35 min |
| 226: The Crate Escape and the Blind Drive North | 2026-09-16 | 35 min |
| 225: Bovine Justice | 2026-09-09 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From the Webby Award-winning creators of The Box Of Oddities Podcast comes The Shallow End with Schnebly and Toth. Friends since childhood, Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth have always shared a love for stories of people doing ridiculously dumb things. They found it wildly amusing as young boys. They still do today. This is your invitation to pour a strong drink and join them for true…
About The Shallow End
The Shallow End is a comedy and storytelling podcast hosted by Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth, with John Elliott listed as owner in the RSS feed. Each weekly episode presents true stories about people doing ridiculously dumb things, told in a humorous and irreverent style. The show has 230 episodes and typically runs 30 to 38 minutes.
The hosts are described on the show's website as friends since childhood who share a love of stories about poor decisions. The show is part of a creator lineage that the feed description links to The Box Of Oddities Podcast, described there as Webby Award-winning. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 587 ratings with an average of 4.9.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which buys access to a loyal comedy audience. Brands in beverages and entertainment with an adult tone should consider sponsoring.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Shallow End can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Shallow End
How much does The Shallow End charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is The Shallow End about?
The Shallow End is a comedy podcast in which hosts Lindsay Schnebly and Jethro Gilligan Toth share true stories about people doing ridiculously dumb things, released weekly.
How do I contact The Shallow End 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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