The SWAPA Number is a podcast from the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association that explains one number at a time, such as a scheduling metric or a company financial figure, for its pilots. The feed lists 272 episodes, roughly every eight days recently, running about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,500 to 5,000 per episode, with a mid-roll rate of $40 to $130.
Direct line to Southwest Airlines pilots, a small, high-income professional audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 180 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 173 of them five-star.
- 272 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence and long, detailed episodes of about 36 minutes.
- The website says SWAPA represents more than 12,000 Southwest pilots, which is the whole target audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, educational explainer, town hall
- Tone
- informative, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the pilots' union and the episode titles are all about contract and union topics.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes such as 'Contract 2029 SEP Education' cover labor negotiations, and the website posts advocacy items like support for the Modern Skies Act.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | swapa.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1477870151 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/469237.rss |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 60 (Budget, Hank Ketchum, Andy Rose, Nia Williams) | 2026-10-12 | 32 min |
| Schedule Planning and Exchange Education | Contract 2029 SEP Education | 2026-10-07 | 29 min |
| Schedule Planning Q&A | Contract 2029 SEP Education | 2026-10-05 | 20 min |
| Schedule Planning and Exchange | Contract 2029 SEP Education | 2026-09-28 | 55 min |
| 3 (SWAPA Execs, Jody Reven, Kevin Hornburg, Hank Ketchum) | 2026-09-21 | 40 min |
| 365 (SAC, Scott Plyler, Eric Gavin, Meagan Nelan) | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
In each podcast we explore a number that will help us explain an issue that matters to our Pilots. This might be a scheduling metric, a Company financial number that impacts us, or anything else that has significance to us as SWAPA Pilots.
About The SWAPA Number
The SWAPA Number is a podcast from the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. Each episode explores a number that helps explain an issue that matters to its pilots, such as a scheduling metric or a company financial figure, according to the feed description. Recent episodes include a Contract 2029 education series and discussions with union committees on budget, safety and IT.
The feed lists 272 episodes, first published in September 2019, with a recent cadence of about one every eight days. The median episode runs about 36 minutes. The dossier names no individual host; the SWAPA website lists Jody Reven, Kevin Hornburg and Hank Ketchum as its executive team, and they appear as guests in episode titles. Apple Podcasts shows 180 ratings averaging 4.9 stars.
Starbooked estimates 1,500 to 5,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and Buzzsprout hosting; this is an estimate, not a published figure. No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $130 per episode. It suits brands that serve professional pilots, provided the union accepts advertising.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The SWAPA Number can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The SWAPA Number
How much does The SWAPA Number charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on The SWAPA Number at about $40 to $130 per episode, based on an estimated 1,500 to 5,000 downloads. SWAPA does not publish rates or download numbers.
What is The SWAPA Number about?
It is a podcast from the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association that uses a single number to explain an issue for its pilots, such as scheduling, company finances, retirement or contract terms, per the feed description.
How do I contact The SWAPA Number about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, so you can ask SWAPA whether sponsors are accepted. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked without any back and forth.
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