The Thing Is... is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Shannon Lee and Mike Figs, with guests from comedy, reality TV and adult entertainment sharing nightmare dates, paranormal experiences and street fight stories. The show has 20 episodes in its feed and runs about 79 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly comedy show with an engaged 4.8 rated audience and a loyal following
- 398 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, with 365 of them five-star
- Weekly 70 to 85 minute episodes with guests from comedy and reality TV
- Irreverent, explicit tone suits brands targeting adult comedy listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, storytelling
- Tone
- irreverent, chaotic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- GaS Digital Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the network GaS Digital Network is the publisher and no product promotion appears in the titles or description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and episode titles reference adult topics such as 'Fighter, Lover, Pooper' and 'Great GILF'.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | gasdigital.com/show/jiHNwJdiscne |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id548988816 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-thing-is |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 503. Fighter, Lover, Pooper (Logan Malin) | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 23 min |
| 502. Takis Masali (Pranav Bahri) | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 18 min |
| 501: Betty Boof (Slater Harrison & Alex McLeod) | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 20 min |
| 500: The 500th Episode (Maddy Smith) | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 2 min |
| 499: Two and a Half Figs (Jacob Williams & Rebecca Kaplan) | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 34 min |
| 498: Dying At The Comedy Store (Steve Rannazzisi) | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Shannon Lee and Mike Figs get together weekly with interesting guests in comedy, reality TV, porn and every other walk of life to find out about their nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories! It gets crazy, hysterical, scary and shocking as they uncover stories you won't hear on other podcasts only here on The Thing Is...(ding!)
About The Thing Is...
The Thing Is... is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Shannon Lee and Mike Figs, published through GaS Digital Network. Each episode features guests from comedy, reality TV and adult entertainment who share nightmare date stories, paranormal experiences and street fight stories. The feed lists 20 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median run time of about 79 minutes.
The show is rated 4.8 stars from 398 ratings on Apple Podcasts, with 365 five-star reviews, and has been listed on Apple since 2012. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, most likely adult listeners in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Brands with a comedy or adult-oriented product may find a good fit. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Thing Is... can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Thing Is...
How much does The Thing Is... charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000.
What is The Thing Is... about?
The Thing Is... is a weekly comedy podcast where Shannon Lee and Mike Figs interview guests about nightmare dates, paranormal experiences and street fight stories.
How do I contact The Thing Is... 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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