The Vocal Fries, hosted by Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa, covers linguistic discrimination and how judgments about speech reflect bias. The show has 163 episodes, releases roughly every four weeks, and runs about 55 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per episode.
Engaged niche audience on linguistic bias, with a 9 Podcast Index popularity score
- 163 episodes since 2017 with a steady, consistent archive of education-focused content.
- Apple Podcasts shows 161 ratings with a 4.4 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 55 minutes, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, topical discussion
- Tone
- educational, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed has a Patreon funding link and no sponsor mentions in the 20 recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and the description uses the word asshole; episode titles touch on racism and sexism topics but contain no graphic content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vocalfriespod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1260191014 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1930383.rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Language Beat Essays | 2026-09-28 | 55 min |
| Why Q Needs U | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 9 min |
| A Good Day to Di-alect | 2026-07-12 | 51 min |
| Canuck is a Slur | 2026-07-06 | 53 min |
| Unlocking Justice | 2026-06-01 | 1 h 1 min |
| Why We Talk Funny | 2026-04-27 | 1 h 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 21 days ago, a new one about every 29 days.
The monthly podcast about linguistic discrimination. Learn about how we judge other people's speech as a sneaky way to be racist, sexist, classist, etc. Carrie and Megan teach you how to stop being an accidental jerk. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/vocalfriespod
About The Vocal Fries
The Vocal Fries is a podcast about linguistic discrimination, hosted by Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa. According to the show's website, Carrie is a linguist and language revitalization researcher for the Squamish Nation, and Megan recently completed her PhD in linguistics at the University of Arizona. Episodes examine how judgments about speech can serve as a socially acceptable form of bias.
The feed lists 163 episodes since July 2017, released roughly every four weeks, with a median length of about 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 161 ratings with a 4.4 average. Listener estimates, which are not published by the show, put downloads at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. The show's funding is through Patreon, and no named sponsors appear in the feed.
Estimated rates are $90 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. The show suits education publishers, language learning products, and non-fiction authors whose audience overlaps with linguistics and social science.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Vocal Fries can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Vocal Fries
How much does The Vocal Fries charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $200 per episode. The show's actual rate is not published in the feed.
What is The Vocal Fries about?
The Vocal Fries is a podcast by Carrie Gillon and Megan Figueroa about linguistic discrimination and how judgments about speech reflect social bias. It has 163 episodes.
How do I contact The Vocal Fries 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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