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Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel

Hosted by Tom Shattuck

Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel is a daily news and commentary show hosted by Tom Shattuck, published on Acast. It has 1,000 episodes in the feed and releases almost daily, with a median episode length of about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel

Daily news commentary with 1,000 episodes and a loyal 4.7-star Apple audience

  • 1,000 episodes in the feed, released almost daily since 2022
  • Median episode length of about 49 minutes gives sponsors ample mid-roll room
  • Apple Podcasts shows 334 ratings averaging 4.7 stars
Best forawareness campaignsdirect response offersnews-adjacent consumer products
Watch forPolitical and violent subject matter in titles means brand safety review is needed before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics70%
Society20%
Entertainment10%
Formats
solo monologue, co-hosted banter, commentary
Tone
irreverent, provocative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
33 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 334 (200 to 1,000 band, 5,000 to 25,000 per episode) with a long-running daily cadence and mid-range Podcast Index popularity; no sponsor signals found.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest news story being discussed todayWhat is the show's take on a given political or social eventHow do I hear past episodes on a specific topic
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
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

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Recent titles such as 'Firebombed EP 1600' and 'Consenting Adults EP 1610' and the explicit flag 0 do not establish family suitability; the political and violent subject matter in titles warrants caution.

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: 37 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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Centrifuge EP 16122026-10-091 h 13 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Podcast by Shattuck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel

Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel is a daily news and commentary podcast hosted by Tom Shattuck and published on Acast. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, with new episodes released almost every day and a median length of about 49 minutes. Recent titles cover current news and social topics in a commentary format.

Apple Podcasts shows 334 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with the show listed under News and Podcasts since June 2020. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and cadence. The audience is estimated to be mostly English-speaking adults in the United States.

No sponsors were visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode and suits news-adjacent consumer brands that can accept a provocative editorial tone. Brands should review recent episode content before booking.

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

Questions about Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel

How much does Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and the agreed terms.

What is Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel about?

It is a daily news and commentary podcast hosted by Tom Shattuck, with about 1,000 episodes and a typical length near 49 minutes. Recent episodes cover current events and social topics.

How do I contact Tom Shattuck's Burn Barrel about sponsoring an episode?

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