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Weekly Weird News, published by Internet Today, is a comedy and society podcast that rounds up the strangest stories from across the globe with sarcastic commentary. It has 362 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode. Episodes are also published as full video on YouTube.

Why brands sponsor Weekly Weird News

Long-running weird news comedy with a loyal, highly rated weekly audience

  • 362 episodes released weekly since 2019 build sustained listener habit
  • Apple Podcasts shows 358 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5
  • Episodes also run as full video on YouTube, extending reach beyond audio
Best forbrand awareness for entertainment and consumer productsyounger adult audiences seeking humor
Watch forSharply satirical, politically charged content and adult humor may not suit conservative or family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy55%
News25%
Politics12%
Pop Culture8%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup commentary, video-first show with podcast audio
Tone
sarcastic, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 358 Apple ratings (band of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode) with a long-running weekly show, a Megaphone host, and a high Podcast Index popularity score of 9, supported by an active YouTube companion channel.
Audience asks aboutWhat bizarre news stories happened this weekWhich public figures are being mocked in the latest episodeHow viral internet trends and weird incidents are explained
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
22%35-44
18%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Titles such as 'Sexy AI "Dolls" Coming to a Classroom Near You?' and 'Happy Birthday America! Enjoy Your EXPLOSIVE DIARRHEA' indicate adult humor and heavy political commentary, including coverage of named public officials.

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: 78 / 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 marks21 / 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 7 days.

The weirdest news from across the globe, delivered to you with a healthy dose of sarcasm every week! Watch the full show on YouTube!
Weekly Weird News's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Weekly Weird News

Weekly Weird News is a comedy podcast from Internet Today that delivers the strangest global news stories with sarcastic commentary. The show has released 362 episodes since February 2019 on a weekly cadence, with episodes typically running close to 55 minutes. Episodes are also published as full video on the show's YouTube channel, according to the feed.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 358 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates based on these rating counts and show age: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, and the show's audience skews toward adults aged 25 to 34.

Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Brands seeking comedy-driven reach among US-based adult listeners, especially in entertainment or consumer products, may find the show a fit.

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

Questions about Weekly Weird News

How much does Weekly Weird News charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is Weekly Weird News about?

Weekly Weird News is a comedy podcast that rounds up the weirdest global news stories each week, with sarcastic commentary. It has 362 episodes and is also published as video on YouTube.

How do I contact Weekly Weird News 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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