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This Filipino American Life

Hosted by Joseph Bernardo, Ryan Carpio, Elaine Dolalas

This Filipino American Life is a podcast by hosts Joseph Bernardo, Ryan Carpio and Elaine Dolalas exploring the experiences of Filipinos in the United States. It has 100 episodes on a roughly two-week cadence, with a median length near one hour. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying a sponsor rate of about $50 to $300 per episode.

Why brands sponsor This Filipino American Life

Engaged Filipino American audience across a deep, long-running cultural conversation

  • Roughly 100 episodes since 2022 build a loyal, returning listener base.
  • Hour-long episodes allow host-read integrations with room to explain a product.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 378 ratings signals a highly satisfied audience.
Best forcultural and community brandsfood and grocery productsmusic and arts campaigns
Watch forDownloads are estimated, and the show has no sponsor history, so expect a first-sponsor pricing conversation.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society60%
Music20%
Books and Literature10%
Film10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, topic discussion
Tone
conversational, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode3k–12k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 378 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), adjusted down for a fortnightly cadence, hour-long episodes, no sponsors, and a niche audience, with Podcast Index popularity 9 used only as a broad signal.
Audience asks aboutWhat does being Filipino American mean today?Who are the guests shaping Filipino American culture?How do Filipino communities engage with politics and activism?
Age
null%18-24
null%25-34
null%35-44
null%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United Statesnull%
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; the site navigation lists Merch and Support but no funding links are given.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover activism, martial law and community care, with the host bio noting interest in politics, but no explicit flag is set and no adult or drug content appears in the titles.

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: 51 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence32 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks8 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

A podcast that explores the nuanced experiences of Filipinos in the United States, atbp.
This Filipino American Life's own show description from the podcast feed

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About This Filipino American Life

This Filipino American Life is a podcast hosted by Joseph Bernardo, Ryan Carpio and Elaine Dolalas, according to the show website. It explores the nuanced experiences of Filipinos in the United States through conversations on culture, music, film, history and activism, with guests from across the community. The show has published 100 episodes since May 2022 on a roughly two-week cadence, with episodes typically running close to an hour.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 378 ratings with an average of 4.8, a signal of strong listener satisfaction. Audience figures are not published, so Starbooked estimates 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode based on that rating count and the show's profile. These are estimates, not measured data. Listeners are likely Filipino Americans and others interested in Asian American culture.

No sponsors appear in the feed or website. At the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $50 to $300 per episode. The show suits cultural, food, music and community brands seeking a thoughtful, engaged audience.

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

Questions about This Filipino American Life

How much does This Filipino American Life charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $50 to $300 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set with the show.

What is This Filipino American Life about?

The show explores the experiences of Filipinos in the United States, covering culture, music, film, history and activism through conversations with hosts and guests.

How do I contact This Filipino American Life about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.