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The Union of the Unwanted

Hosted by Ricky Varandas, Charlie Robinson, Sam Tripoli, Mike Midnight

The Union of the Unwanted is a collection of alt-media creators hosted by Ricky Varandas, Charlie Robinson, Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike, discussing current events, banned topics and subversive ideas. The feed lists 176 episodes, released about every 8 days, with a median length of roughly 110 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Union of the Unwanted

Engaged alt-media audience with a highly loyal, long-listening base

  • 735 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars signal an engaged listener base.
  • Four co-hosts across 176 episodes create a steady, recognizable format.
  • Long episodes of about 110 minutes allow generous host-read placements.
Best forsubscription servicesindependent publishersaudio gear for long listening sessions
Watch forPolitical intensity and conspiracy framing may conflict with many brands' suitability rules.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Society25%
Technology & Computing10%
Religion & Spirituality10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
Tone
provocative, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 735 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band, 2,000 to 8,000), 176 episodes since 2020, Audioboom hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the truth behind current events?How does the media shape public opinion?Which topics are censored and why?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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; the funding links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Episode titles such as 'The Untreatable Red-Pill Addiction' and 'Is Everything Fake & G#y?' indicate contested political and social content with mild profanity.

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: 79 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

The Union of the Unwanted is a collection of Alt-Media podcasts and creators that get together a couple times a month to talk about current events, banned topics, and other subversive ideas. The Core Hosts of The Union of the Unwanted are: Ricky Varandas from The Ripple Effect Podcast , Charlie Robinson from Macroaggresions , Sam Tripoli from the Tin Foil Hat Podcast , & Midnight Mike from OBDM .
The Union of the Unwanted's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Union of the Unwanted

The Union of the Unwanted is a collaborative alt-media podcast whose core hosts are Ricky Varandas, Charlie Robinson, Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike, according to the show's feed. The show covers current events, banned topics and subversive ideas in co-hosted conversations and interviews. Episodes run about every eight days and typically last 80 to 120 minutes, with 176 episodes in the feed since November 2020.

Apple Podcasts lists 735 ratings averaging 4.7 out of five stars, with 653 five-star reviews. Based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. The feed shows no named sponsors and no funding links.

The show suits independent publishers and audio brands that accept political and contested content. At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read episode slot, a sponsor reaches a committed listener base. Brands with strict suitability rules should review recent episode titles before booking.

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

Questions about The Union of the Unwanted

How much does The Union of the Unwanted charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The exact rate is set by the show and is not published in the feed.

What is The Union of the Unwanted about?

The show is a collaborative alt-media podcast covering current events, banned topics and subversive ideas. Its feed describes it as a group of creators who meet a couple of times a month to discuss these subjects.

How do I contact The Union of the Unwanted about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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