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TV Guidance Counselor

Hosted by Ken Reid

TV Guidance Counselor is hosted by Boston comedian Ken Reid, who with guests discusses one issue of TV Guide each week. The show has 809 episodes since February 2014, released weekly, with a median length of about 93 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor TV Guidance Counselor

Long-running comedy show with 800-plus episodes of TV Guide nostalgia

  • 809 episodes since 2014 with a steady weekly release and a 4.9 Apple rating from 222 ratings.
  • Long episodes of roughly 90 minutes give a host-read spot room for a full, unhurried message.
  • Guests from varied backgrounds bring a loyal audience interested in classic television and pop culture.
Best forapp and streaming subscriptionsbrands targeting nostalgic TV and comedy fans
Watch forThe show is flagged explicit and has no sponsor history, so brands should expect a first-time integration.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Television30%
Books and Literature10%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, guest interview, panel debate
Tone
irreverent, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
about 75 to 110 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 55%: 222 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band), a show well over five years old, 809 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhich TV Guide issues are discussed and why they were chosenWhat guests appear on the show and their connection to televisionWhich classic shows and viewing choices get debated
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
Other6%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 (explicit), so it is not family-friendly by default; episode titles show comedic guest discussions of television with no visible flagged topics.

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: 75 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each week Boston Comedian Ken Reid and his guests discuss a specific issue of TV Guide. They debate, consider and discuss the difficult viewing choices of our past.
TV Guidance Counselor's own show description from the podcast feed

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About TV Guidance Counselor

TV Guidance Counselor is a comedy podcast hosted by Boston comedian Ken Reid, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each week Reid and his guests take one issue of TV Guide and debate the viewing choices it reflects, mixing comedy with television history. The show has 809 episodes since February 2014, released weekly, with an median episode length of about 93 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 222 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the feed carries the explicit flag. The show's website is a Tumblr blog. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers; based on ratings and the show's age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a most likely audience of adults aged 25 to 54 who enjoy comedy and classic television.

No sponsors appear in the feed. An estimated host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $200 per episode. The show suits brands seeking a comedy-literate audience with a nostalgic interest in TV, such as streaming services and entertainment products.

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

Questions about TV Guidance Counselor

How much does TV Guidance Counselor charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in its feed.

What is TV Guidance Counselor about?

The show is a weekly comedy podcast in which host Ken Reid and guests discuss one issue of TV Guide each episode, debating the television choices of the past.

How do I contact TV Guidance Counselor 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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