Useless Information Podcast, published by Airwave Media Podcast Network, covers quirky, bizarre and unusual stories from history and comedy. It has 275 episodes since January 2008, released roughly every three weeks, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll (estimated). Its distinctive detail is a long-running retrospective series called Retrocast.
Long-running history comedy show with a loyal catalog of 275 episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,782 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Consistent catalog since 2008 with a repeatable Retrocast retrospective format.
- Median episode length near 32 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, co-hosted banter, retrospective
- Tone
- quirky, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 27 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Airwave Media Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as The Straw Hat Riots and The Battle of the Bangs suggest historical content, while Braless Fridays and A Forbidden Love point to occasional adult themes; the feed is not explicit-flagged.
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.uselessinformation.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id272824755 |
| RSS feed | rss.swap.fm/rss.pdrl.fm/5edc3e/feeds.megaphone.f… |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Straw Hat Riots - UI Podcast #263 | 2026-09-23 | 30 min |
| Retrocast #44 – UI Podcast #262 | 2026-09-01 | 34 min |
| Braless Fridays - UI Podcast #261 | 2026-08-04 | 31 min |
| Retrocast #43 - UI Podcast #260 | 2026-07-09 | 30 min |
| The Battle of the Bangs - UI Podcast #259 | 2026-06-25 | 37 min |
| Retrocast #42 - UI Podcast #258 | 2026-06-04 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Podcasting since 2008! - It really is all true! Quirky, bizarre, and unusual stories from the Flip Side of History.
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About Useless Information Podcast
Useless Information Podcast is a history and comedy show published by Airwave Media Podcast Network, according to its RSS feed. It has released 275 episodes since January 2008, with recent episodes arriving roughly every three weeks and a median length of about 32 minutes. Episodes cover quirky, bizarre and unusual stories from the flip side of history, alongside a recurring Retrocast retrospective series.
The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 1,782 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is an estimate based on ratings count, catalog age and hosting signals. Its audience is likely spread across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost an estimated $90 to $625 per episode, which suits brands seeking an evergreen, history-curious audience. Sponsors that fit a long-running, educational comedy format should consider this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Useless Information Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Useless Information Podcast
How much does Useless Information Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625. Exact rates are set by the show and should be confirmed directly.
What is Useless Information Podcast about?
It covers quirky, bizarre and unusual stories from history, told with comedy. The show has run since 2008 and includes a recurring Retrocast retrospective series.
How do I contact Useless Information Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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