The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast, hosted by Kurt Elster with Paul Reda, covers Shopify merchant success stories and ecommerce strategy. It has 555 episodes released weekly since 2014, typically 40 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly Shopify merchant stories reaching an engaged ecommerce operator audience
- Every episode since 2014 is a Shopify success story, a format that suits ecommerce tools
- A 258-rating Apple Podcasts average of 4.7 suggests a loyal, engaged listener base
- Episodes run about 45 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll ad
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, roundup
- Tone
- practical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show has no funding links and the episode titles name featured merchants, not sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Business and ecommerce content with no flagged explicit content; the feed is marked non-explicit. One title covers a nicotine-free vape brand, which is a regulated product category.
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 | unofficialshopifypodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id918602360 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/Ewol_LzH |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify Rebuilt the Theme Editor From Scratch: Canvas | 2026-10-13 | 45 min |
| From $25K to $447K a Month: BattlBox's Whatnot Playbook | 2026-10-06 | 43 min |
| 7 Founders, 15 Minutes Each: What's Working in 2026 | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 15 min |
| Kurt & Paul: September Roundup | 2026-09-22 | 49 min |
| How a Nicotine-Free Vape Brand Grows *Without Ads* | 2026-09-15 | 46 min |
| ShipBob CMO on Peak Season 2026 | 2026-09-08 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast covers Shopify merchant success stories, ecommerce growth tactics and platform news. Kurt Elster hosts the show with co-host Paul Reda, and the show's website describes the format as a raw look at what it takes to succeed on Shopify. Episodes arrive weekly and typically run 40 to 50 minutes.
The show has 555 episodes in its feed since September 2014. Apple Podcasts lists 258 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5. Based on these signals, the estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, comprising mostly ecommerce operators and entrepreneurs, though these figures are estimates and not published by the show. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show has no funding links.
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad. The show suits ecommerce software, apps and logistics brands that want to reach Shopify merchants. Source: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Unofficial Shopify Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Unofficial Shopify Podcast
How much does The Unofficial Shopify Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement you request.
What is The Unofficial Shopify Podcast about?
The show covers Shopify merchant success stories, ecommerce growth strategies, platform updates and interviews with founders and industry operators. It publishes new episodes weekly.
How do I contact The Unofficial Shopify Podcast 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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