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The Theology Pugcast is a Reformed Christian podcast recorded by three hosts who discuss theology, culture, philosophy and literature, often in a pub. It has 428 episodes released weekly, typically 60 to 63 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Theology Pugcast

A weekly Reformed theology show with an engaged, highly rated audience

  • 428 episodes of weekly long-form discussion on theology, culture and literature.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 479 ratings, with 452 five-star reviews.
  • Episodes run about an hour, giving sponsor reads room for context.
Best forfaith-adjacent books and publisherseducation and independent study toolslong-lived brand awareness campaigns
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, and the show has no visible sponsors yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality80%
Books & Literature10%
Politics & Society10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
Tone
conversational, erudite
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
55 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 479 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, a show over five years old with 428 episodes, weekly cadence, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the Christian response to modern culture and politics?How do theology and literature illuminate each other?What do the hosts think about specific books, thinkers and historical figures?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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
Yes

Patreon Q&A episode titled 'Patreon Q&A: Accelerationism, Monarchy, and More!' suggests listener support, though the funding_links field is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Humanity Under Siege' and 'Can America Survive as a Republic Without Virtue?' address political and cultural subjects, with no explicit flag set.

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: 87 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Theology Pugcast is three over-educated Reformed guys grumbling about what bugs them, and sometimes even barking about what they like. The show usually is recorded in a pub--that's why there is some background noise on occasion. The topics can vary widely seeing as the Pugsters have different spheres of knowledge and interest, but common themes which appear regularly include the transcendence…
The Theology Pugcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Theology Pugcast

The Theology Pugcast is a Reformed Christian podcast with three hosts who discuss theology, philosophy, literature and culture, sometimes recorded in a pub. The feed lists 428 episodes released weekly since February 2019, with episodes typically running about 60 to 63 minutes. The website describes the hosts as three over-educated Reformed guys grumbling about what bugs them, with recurring themes around the transcendence of God and the meaningfulness of creation.

The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 479 ratings on Apple Podcasts, according to the directory listing. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on ratings, age and cadence, and should be treated as an estimate. The audience is likely adults interested in theology and culture, mostly in the United States.

No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is listener-supported, with a Patreon-style offer referenced in episode titles. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range, and would suit faith-adjacent publishers and education brands.

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

Questions about The Theology Pugcast

How much does The Theology Pugcast 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 own terms and the audience data available at booking.

What is The Theology Pugcast about?

The Theology Pugcast is a Reformed Christian podcast where three hosts discuss theology, philosophy, literature and culture. Episodes are long-form, weekly and often include interviews with authors and scholars.

How do I contact The Theology Pugcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so you can start a sponsorship conversation from there.

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