Think Out Loud, published by Oregon Public Broadcasting, is a daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, hosted by Dave Miller. The feed holds 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with a median length of about 18 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). The rate range is $360 to $2,000 per episode, with one distinctive detail: a public-media newsroom backing the show.
Daily Pacific Northwest conversation from a major public newsroom
- 1,000 episodes in the feed, published daily, with a 1,000-episode archive
- Median episode runs about 18 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 291 ratings, with a regional news audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, roundtable discussion, news explainer
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The website sponsorship page shows a generic 'Become a Sponsor' call to action and a list of member supporters, with no named commercial sponsor in the last 20 episodes.
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Family friendly
Recent titles cover a school shooting ('Grief in Bend after deadly school shooting') and gubernatorial politics ('Breaking down the Oregon gubernatorial race'), so violence and political content are flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.opb.org/show/thinkoutloud/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id274122573 |
| RSS feed | feed.cdnstream1.com/zjb/feed/download/08/24/d7/0… |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Grief in Bend after deadly school shooting | 2026-10-16 | 11 min |
| Portland Public Schools Superintendent answers questions about propose | 2026-10-16 | 26 min |
| Nonprofit seeks volunteers to help tally wildlife, dead or alive, on O | 2026-10-16 | 16 min |
| A historian’s perspective on where we are as a nation | 2026-10-15 | 21 min |
| Salmon are returning to the Upper Klamath River after 100 years | 2026-10-15 | 13 min |
| Rogue Valley faring better than other Oregon wine regions amid industr | 2026-10-15 | 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
OPB's daily conversation covering news, politics, culture and the arts. Hosted By Dave Miller.
About Think Out Loud
Think Out Loud is a daily conversation from Oregon Public Broadcasting covering news, politics, culture and the arts across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The website describes the show as OPB's daily conversation and lists Dave Miller among its contributors, alongside Sage Van Wing, Sheraz Sadiq, Allison Frost, Rolando Hernandez, Gemma DiCarlo and Malya Fass. The feed holds 1,000 episodes with a median length of about 18 minutes.
The show is published daily and is listed on Apple Podcasts with a 4.5 average from 291 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are not published; estimated downloads run 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). The website and feed show no named commercial sponsor, only member support and an OPB sponsorship page.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $360 to $2,000 per episode would suit regional brands, local services and arts organizations that want to reach Oregon and Washington listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Think Out Loud can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Think Out Loud
How much does Think Out Loud charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show's publisher.
What is Think Out Loud about?
Think Out Loud is a daily conversation from Oregon Public Broadcasting covering news, politics, culture and the arts across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, hosted by Dave Miller.
How do I contact Think Out Loud about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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