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The Skepticrat, published by Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC, covers politics from a far-center perspective with a satirical, news-driven format. The show has 279 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Skepticrat

Politically engaged satire audience with strong ratings and a loyal, long-running following

  • 279 episodes since 2015 show sustained listener commitment over a decade.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,979 ratings averaging 4.8 stars.
  • Roughly 55-minute episodes give room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Best forBrands targeting politically engaged news audiencesCampaigns seeking a satirical, opinion-led context
Watch forPolitical content is highly polarizing, so brand fit requires careful review of each edition.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics85%
News15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, commentary
Tone
satirical, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 1,979 (band of 200 to 1,000 to 1,000 to 5,000 range, shifted per the estimate rule for a long-running show), 279 episodes, 14-day cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a 4.8 average rating.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest political news through a satirical lens?Which current events are covered in each edition?How does the far-center perspective frame political topics?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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
Politicshigh

Political commentary on current events, with episode titles such as 'Moral Kombat Edition' and 'Klanifest Destiny Edition' indicating heavy political and social satire; the feed carries no explicit flag.

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: 84 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Covering politics from the far center
The Skepticrat's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Skepticrat

The Skepticrat is a politics and news commentary podcast published by Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC and distributed through Audioboom. Its satirical, far-center take on current events is delivered as co-hosted banter across episodes that typically run 45 to 70 minutes. The show has released 279 episodes since February 2015, with a cadence of roughly every two weeks, according to the RSS feed.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,979 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, indicating a committed and engaged audience. Listener demographics and download figures are estimates, not published data; the feed and Apple Podcasts do not disclose them. The estimated range is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show history.

The show has no visible sponsors in its feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would sit in a rate range of about $90 to $625 per episode. This suits brands seeking politically engaged listeners who are comfortable with satirical, opinion-led content.

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

Questions about The Skepticrat

How much does The Skepticrat charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and audience data.

What is The Skepticrat about?

The Skepticrat is a politics and news commentary podcast with a satirical, far-center perspective. It has 279 episodes released about every two weeks, typically running 45 to 70 minutes.

How do I contact The Skepticrat 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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