Transmissions is the weekly interview podcast from Aquarium Drunkard, a Los Angeles music journal, hosted by Justin Gage. Each episode features musicians, authors and filmmakers discussing psych, jazz, folk and avant-garde records. The show has 306 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly music interviews with a highly rated, engaged indie and psych audience
- Weekly episodes since 2019, with 306 episodes in the archive
- Apple Podcasts average rating of 4.8 from 262 ratings
- Long-form interviews averaging about 65 minutes give sponsors room for a host-read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website contact page lists an advertising inquiry address, and the site offers Membership and Supply pages.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover music interviews and record discussions with no explicit flags in the feed.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.aquariumdrunkard.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id142891498 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/aquariumdrunkard |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Transmissions :: Richard Thompson (2026) | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 4 min |
| Transmissions :: Peanut Butter Wolf | 2026-10-07 | 56 min |
| Transmissions :: Johnny Marr | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 13 min |
| Transmissions :: Matt Baldwin | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 31 min |
| Transmissions :: James Austin Johnson | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 16 min |
| Transmissions :: The Bird Calls | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Weekly interviews with musicians, artists, authors, and filmmakers presented by Aquarium Drunkard.
About Transmissions
Transmissions is the weekly interview podcast from Aquarium Drunkard, an independent audio journal based in Los Angeles that covers music, film and art. Host Justin Gage, the founder and editor-in-chief named on the website's contact page, talks with musicians, authors and filmmakers across psych, jazz, avant-garde and folk. The feed shows 306 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 262 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the site describes the show as part of a music journal with 21 years of coverage. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. Based on ratings and cadence, the show likely reaches about 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, mostly music-focused adults in the United States.
No sponsors appear in the feed. The site lists an advertising inquiry address, and estimated rates run about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. The show suits music equipment, vinyl retailers and independent labels seeking an informed, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Transmissions can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Transmissions
How much does Transmissions charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms and the sponsor's request.
What is Transmissions about?
Transmissions is a weekly interview podcast from Aquarium Drunkard, featuring musicians, authors and filmmakers discussing psych, jazz, folk and avant-garde music.
How do I contact Transmissions about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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