Vinyl Emergency, hosted by Jim Hanke, features musicians, record label owners and visual artists describing how vinyl records shaped their lives and careers. The show has 273 episodes, published about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 73 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running music interview show reaching vinyl-loving listeners across 273 episodes
- 273 episodes since 2016 with recent guests including Lou Barlow, Jim James and Nick Harmer
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 163 ratings, with 141 five-star reviews
- Episodes run about 73 minutes, giving a host-read spot room for an extended segment
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, album deep dive
- Tone
- conversational, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | vinylemergency.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1073212119 |
| RSS feed | vinylemergency.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 244: Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr. / Sebadoh / Folk Implosion) | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 22 min |
| Episode 243: Jim James of My Morning Jacket | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 7 min |
| The Promise Ring's 'Very Emergency,' Track-By-Track (with The Great Al | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 242: Hutch Harris (The Thermals) | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 3 min |
| Episode 241: The Hold Steady [LIVE IN CHICAGO] -- 'Boys and Girls in A | 2026-08-11 | 1 h 18 min |
| Glen Hansard, Remembered (2025 Interview) | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Musicians, record label owners, visual artists and beyond describe how vinyl records have shaped their lives and careers. Previous guests include Hozier, Rosanne Cash, Ben Gibbard, Adam Duritz, Lisa Loeb and members of Run-DMC, Foo Fighters, R.E.M. and more.
About Vinyl Emergency
Vinyl Emergency is a music interview podcast hosted by Jim Hanke, according to the feed and the show's Libsyn page. Each episode features musicians, record label owners and visual artists describing how vinyl records have shaped their lives and careers. Previous guests named on the website include Hozier, Rosanne Cash, Ben Gibbard and members of Run-DMC and Foo Fighters.
The show has published 273 episodes, with a new release about every two weeks and a median episode length of roughly 73 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.6 average rating from 163 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be music enthusiasts, though audience figures are inferred from ratings rather than measured downloads, and estimated downloads sit at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode.
The feed shows no sponsors. Host-read sponsorship at the estimated audience would fall around $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits vinyl, audio gear and music-related brands that want an engaged, long-form listening audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Vinyl Emergency can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Vinyl Emergency
How much does Vinyl Emergency charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the host and the terms agreed.
What is Vinyl Emergency about?
Vinyl Emergency is a music interview podcast in which musicians, label owners and visual artists discuss how vinyl records have shaped their careers and lives. Episodes run about 73 minutes.
How do I contact Vinyl Emergency 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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