What a Hell of a Way to Dad, hosted by Francis, is a comedy show about being in your 40s covering parenting, movies, TV, author interviews and pop culture. It has 618 episodes released weekly, typically around 47 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimate), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly comedy show for dads in their 40s, with a loyal ten-year back catalog
- 618 episodes released weekly since 2016, with a steady archive that keeps earning plays
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 464 ratings, with 408 five-star reviews
- Mid-length episodes around 47 minutes let a host-read spot sit naturally within the conversation
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, recurring segment, previews
- Tone
- humorous, casual
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon-exclusive releases are referenced in the episode title 'Twin Peaks: Patreon release - Into the mind of Agent Cooper full episode', but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | hellofawayto.dad |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1174466127 |
| RSS feed | hellofawaytodie.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| DadChat: Spooky Skeleton Show | 2026-10-13 | 51 min |
| Evil Dead: The Musical with Eric Peacock | 2026-10-06 | 53 min |
| Deadliest Warrior - Centurion vs Rajput | 2026-09-29 | 56 min |
| Twin Peaks: Patreon release - Into the mind of Agent Cooper full episo | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 2 min |
| Magnum Opus: Steven Spielberg | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 5 min |
| MashCast Interlude - W*A*L*T*E*R Featuring SHOCKS | 2026-09-11 | 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Francis and his ensemble talk about being in your 40s. Previously a podcast about being in your 30s. Parenting, Author interviews, movies and TV shows. We cover it all
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About What a Hell of a Way to Dad
What a Hell of a Way to Dad is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Francis and an ensemble, covering life in your 40s, parenting, author interviews, movies and television. The feed lists 618 episodes, released every seven days, with a median length of about 47 minutes. Francis is the owner named in the Libsyn feed, and the show was previously titled a podcast about being in your 30s.
The show has a 4.7 average rating from 464 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which is the main public signal of its reach. Audience figures are estimates only, placing the show at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely dads in their 30s to 40s, mostly in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the funding links are empty.
The show suits family, parenting and movie or streaming brands that want a host-read placement. An estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode is based on those download estimates and the platform's standard CPM range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What a Hell of a Way to Dad can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What a Hell of a Way to Dad
How much does What a Hell of a Way to Dad charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms and audience data.
What is What a Hell of a Way to Dad about?
It is a weekly comedy podcast for dads in their 40s, covering parenting, movies, television, author interviews and everyday midlife life, with a conversational ensemble format.
How do I contact What a Hell of a Way to Dad about sponsoring an episode?
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