Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
Weirdly Helpful, hosted by Zak Rosen, is a weekly show of short, unusual self-improvement practices, with a different contributor offering an odd experiment or ritual in each episode. It has 739 episodes and releases weekly, with a median episode length of about 15 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Short weekly self-improvement episodes with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 739 episodes on a weekly cadence with a median length of about 15 minutes
- 416 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars, 340 of them five-star
- Each episode is a single unusual practice, suited to a short, memorable host-read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, feed drop
- Tone
- playful, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 12 to 17 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website offers a sponsorship inquiry form and merch link but no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description contain no explicit flags; topics are self-help and everyday practices.
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 | weirdlyhelpful.show/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1507811918 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/TPG9577137849 |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Power of No with Anna Holmes | 2026-10-14 | 15 min |
| Pink Monkey at the Honky-Tonk with Laura Hawley | 2026-10-07 | 16 min |
| Try It 10 Times: A Playful Way to Unburden Yourself with Whitney Henry | 2026-09-30 | 12 min |
| The Ground Space is Part of Your World Space with Katie Stone | 2026-09-23 | 15 min |
| When You Know You're Alone You Make Different Decisions with Margret G | 2026-09-16 | 14 min |
| I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, | 2026-09-09 | 2 h 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show) is a short, weekly infusion of delightful, unexpected and strange ways to make life slightly and sometimes profoundly better. In each episode a different contributor offers an odd experiment, a silly ritual, a curious practice that you’ll find weirdly helpful. Stuff like howling when you're despondent, eating oranges in the shower and metaphorically…
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About Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
Weirdly Helpful, formerly The Best Advice Show, is a weekly podcast of short, unusual self-improvement practices, with a different contributor offering an odd experiment or ritual in each episode. Zak Rosen is the host and creator, and the website describes him as a veteran public radio producer who also co-hosts Slate's parenting show Care and Feeding. The show has 739 episodes, releases weekly, and typically runs about 15 minutes.
The show has a 4.5-star average from 416 ratings on Apple Podcasts, 340 of them five-star, according to Apple Podcasts. Based on those ratings and the episode count, we estimate roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely to be adults interested in wellness and self-improvement. These figures are estimates, not published data. The feed shows no sponsors.
A host-read mid-roll placement at an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits wellness, self-care and stationery brands looking for a short, memorable host-read.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
How much does Weirdly Helpful charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing is not published, so confirm terms with the show.
What is Weirdly Helpful about?
Weirdly Helpful is a weekly podcast of short, unusual self-improvement practices, with a different contributor offering an odd experiment or ritual in each episode, hosted by Zak Rosen.
How do I contact Weirdly Helpful about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also has a sponsorships and advertising contact form.
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