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Under The Hood, a syndicated car talk show published by Nordstroms Automotive Inc., covers car repair advice, maintenance and automotive news in call-in format. With 865 episodes since 2018 and releases roughly every 3.5 days, episodes run about 49 minutes. Estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, roughly $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor Under The Hood show

Long-running car repair show with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • Over 860 episodes since 2018 and a 4.7 average rating from 701 Apple Podcasts ratings
  • Call-in format where listeners ask about their own vehicles, suited to automotive reads
  • Broadcast on over 225 stations since 1990, with a strong family-friendly profile
Best forauto parts and accessoriesvehicle maintenance productsautomotive service brands
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings; the show does not publish download figures.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Automotive85%
Education15%
Formats
call-in show, co-hosted banter, advice segment
Tone
friendly, practical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 701 Apple ratings points to the 2,000 to 8,000 band, adjusted for a long-running show with 865 episodes, a 9 of 9 Podcast Index popularity score and syndication on over 225 stations.
Audience asks abouthow to diagnose a car problemwhether a repair is worth the costhow to maintain belts, fuel systems and engines
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Nordstroms Automotive Inc.
Categories promoted
automotive merchandise
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists a sponsors page and a gift shop selling hoodies and shirts.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover routine car topics such as belts, fuel gauges and water pumps.

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: 94 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

A fun Call-in show blending entertainment and car news with repair advice. The Motor Medics keep you entertained and help you understand your cars and trucks. Airing on over 225 stations across America since 1990 we are America's Largest car talk show. BestAutomotivePodcast2025
Under The Hood show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Under The Hood show

Under The Hood is a call-in car talk show that answers listeners' questions on repair, maintenance and automotive news. According to the show's website, it is syndicated on over 225 stations and has been on air since 1990, with three hosts giving repair advice. The feed lists 865 episodes since August 2018, released about every 3.5 days, with episodes typically around 49 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 701 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 45 and over, based on the show's car-repair subject matter. The feed names no sponsors, though the website lists a sponsors page.

At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits automotive parts, maintenance products and service brands seeking a mature, car-owning audience.

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

Questions about Under The Hood show

How much does Under The Hood 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. Final pricing depends on the show's current rate and the placement you request.

What is Under The Hood about?

Under The Hood is a call-in car talk show offering car repair advice, maintenance tips and automotive news. Listeners ask questions about their own vehicles, and the hosts answer them with practical guidance.

How do I contact Under The Hood about sponsoring an episode?

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

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