The Working Songwriter, hosted by Joe Pug, is a weekly conversation show with working songwriters and musicians about their craft. It has 361 episodes since December 2015, with episodes typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of about $90 to $630 per episode. Part of the Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network.
Weekly songwriter conversations with a highly engaged, loyal listener base
- 361 episodes since 2015 with a steady weekly cadence and long-running archive
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,656 ratings, with about 97 percent five-star
- Guests include working musicians across americana, rock and folk, reaching music-engaged listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation, live recording
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The description invites sponsor contact via a network link and promotes a paid Nation of Heat Vault catalog, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
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The feed carries an explicit flag, and the title 'Classic Episode - Laura Jane Grace' is a guest episode from a musician known for public activism, but no specific content is flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/the-working-songwriter |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1079001185 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/2d22ef83-2890-4340-aee9-d0d0… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Erin McAnally | 2026-10-16 | 55 min |
| Classic Episode - Laura Jane Grace | 2026-10-09 | 54 min |
| Live Episode - John Moreland at the 2026 Working Songwriter Forum | 2026-10-02 | 46 min |
| Classic Episode - Dar Williams | 2026-09-25 | 58 min |
| Jim James | 2026-09-18 | 52 min |
| Classic Episode - Amy Ray | 2026-09-11 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Joe Pug hosts a weekly conversation with one of today's best songwriters. The Working Songwriter is a part of the Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network. Interested in sponsoring us? Contact: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods Over 300 catalog episodes available to stream in the Nation of Heat Vault. Visit joepugmusic.com/vault
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About The Working Songwriter
The Working Songwriter is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Pug that features conversations with working songwriters and musicians about their craft and careers. According to the show's RedCircle page and feed, the program has run since December 2015, has published 361 episodes, and typically releases episodes weekly, with a median runtime of about 54 minutes. The show is part of the Bluegrass Situation Podcast Network.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,656 ratings with a 4.9 average, with the large majority at five stars. Listener figures are not published, so estimates of roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode are based on those ratings, the show's age and its popularity signal, and should be treated as estimates.
Sponsors are not visible in the recent feed, and the network invites sponsor contact. A mid-roll host-read placement is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode, which suits music gear, streaming and festival brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Working Songwriter can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Working Songwriter
How much does The Working Songwriter charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated mid-roll host-read rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is The Working Songwriter about?
The Working Songwriter is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Pug featuring conversations with working songwriters and musicians about their craft, careers and creative process. It has published 361 episodes since 2015.
How do I contact The Working Songwriter 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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