Thought Spiral
Thought Spiral is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by comedians Andy Kindler and J. Elvis Weinstein, who discuss comedy, anxiety and everyday problems. The show has 469 episodes released on a weekly cadence, with typical episodes running about 1 hour 58 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running comedy conversation with a highly rated, loyal weekly audience
- 469 episodes with a weekly release schedule, giving a steady run of placements
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 516 ratings, with 484 five-star reviews
- Hosts are established comedians with long-form, conversational episodes near two hours
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, listener questions, anecdotal monologue
- Tone
- irreverent, self-deprecating
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 (explicit).
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thoughtspiral.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1236787765 |
| RSS feed | thoughtspiral.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Test Show #467 | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 56 min |
| Test Show #466 | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 56 min |
| Test Show #465 | 2026-09-28 | 2 h 1 min |
| Test Show #464 | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 5 min |
| Test Show #463 | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 55 min |
| Test Show #462 | 2026-08-17 | 2 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Comedians Andy Kindler (Bob's Burgers, Maron) and J. Elvis Weinstein (MST3K, Freaks and Geeks) convene weekly to solve the problems of the world but usually end up talking about comedy and various forms of anxiety. Produced by Alex Brizel (ShowBriz Studios).
About Thought Spiral
Thought Spiral is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Andy Kindler, known for Bob's Burgers and Maron, and J. Elvis Weinstein, known for MST3K and Freaks and Geeks, according to the show's website. The show features the two comedians discussing comedy, anxiety and everyday problems, usually in episodes lasting close to two hours. The feed lists 469 episodes released weekly since May 2017.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 516 ratings on Apple Podcasts. The show's audience is an estimate, but listener figures are likely in the range of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed and the show's website do not show any sponsors.
Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll could cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. This suits comedy, entertainment and subscription brands that want a loyal, comedy-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thought Spiral can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thought Spiral
How much does Thought Spiral charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is Thought Spiral about?
Thought Spiral is a weekly comedy podcast where comedians Andy Kindler and J. Elvis Weinstein discuss comedy, anxiety and everyday problems in conversational episodes.
How do I contact Thought Spiral 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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