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The Wake Up Call

Podcast · www.audacy.com/podcast/all · US · EN

The Wake Up Call is a weekday morning comedy radio show from Audacy, based in Sacramento, California, hosted by Gavin, Katie and Intern Kevin. It runs about 500 to 600 episodes with near-daily uploads, mostly short segments of roughly six minutes plus a full show of around 45 to 70 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 4,000 to 6,000, giving an estimated rate of $70 to $150 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Wake Up Call

Daily Sacramento morning comedy with a loyal, rating-backed audience

  • Around 500 to 600 episodes with near-daily uploads keep a sponsor present for months.
  • 199 Apple ratings average 4.5 stars, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
  • Short segments of about six minutes suit a quick host-read or recurring bumper.
Best forlocal Sacramento businessesmorning-drive brand awarenessentertainment and snack products
Watch forAdult-leaning segment titles may not suit family-focused brands; audience numbers are estimates.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Pop Culture25%
Relationships15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, segmented skits, call-in games
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
5 to 7 minutes per segment, 45 to 70 minutes full show

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode4k–6k
Estimated, confidence 40%: 199 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band) adjusted upward for a daily syndicated radio feed and 2016 listing age, with Podcast Index popularity 5 and a 599-episode back catalog.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the next segment gameWhich dating or relationship story is featuredHow do I get on the show
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other5%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Titles such as 'OnlyFans Teacher' and 'Love My Ex' suggest adult-leaning topics, though the explicit flag is 0.

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: 34 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Wake Up Call Full Show 10-16-262026-10-161 h 11 min
Salt Stomp2026-10-166 min
Dirty Little Secret 10-16-262026-10-165 min
No Name Movie Game 10-16-262026-10-165 min
Old People Candy2026-10-166 min
War Of The Roses 10-16-262026-10-166 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.

The Wake Up Call is a morning radio show based in Sacramento, California, and heard weekday mornings on 106.5 the End. Gavin, Katie, and Intern Kevin wake up every morning to have FUN and be FUNNY, while you start your day. This show has unbelievable chemistry and will keep you laughing all morning!
The Wake Up Call's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Wake Up Call

The Wake Up Call is a weekday morning comedy show from Audacy, produced in Sacramento, California, and heard on 106.5 the End. According to the show's feed, hosts Gavin, Katie and Intern Kevin mix banter, recurring games and short skits, with near-daily episodes and full shows running about 45 to 70 minutes. The website and feed describe the programme as fun and funny, and the show has accumulated more than 500 episodes since its first listed date.

Apple Podcasts lists 199 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars, which suggests an engaged core audience. Listener numbers are estimated rather than published: based on ratings and the show's syndicated radio origin, we estimate 4,000 to 6,000 downloads per episode, and this figure is an estimate only. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so sponsorship inventory is currently open.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost about $70 to $150 per episode. Brands seeking Sacramento-area morning-drive exposure, entertainment products or snack brands are best suited to this show, provided the content tone fits their brand safety standards.

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

Questions about The Wake Up Call

How much does The Wake Up Call charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 4,000 to 6,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $70 to $150 per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show and its publisher, Audacy.

What is The Wake Up Call about?

The Wake Up Call is a weekday morning comedy show from Audacy in Sacramento, hosted by Gavin, Katie and Intern Kevin. It mixes banter, recurring games and short skits, with full shows about 45 to 70 minutes long.

How do I contact The Wake Up Call about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can then be sent directly to the publisher.

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