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What's Up Weirdo?

Hosted by John E.L. Tenney, Jessica Knapik

What's Up Weirdo? is hosted by John E.L. Tenney and Jessica Knapik, who record unscripted phone calls on paranormal, occult, witchy and alien topics. The show has 206 episodes published roughly every 13 days, with a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor What's Up Weirdo?

Engaged paranormal fans hear your message in unscripted conversation

  • The Apple Podcasts rating averages 4.9 across 381 ratings, indicating strong listener approval.
  • Hosts John E.L. Tenney and Jessica Knapik bring paranormal investigation and TV credits to their conversations.
  • Episodes run about 29 minutes, giving a host-read spot room to build familiarity.
Best forNovelty and lifestyle productsTravel and road trip gearAwareness campaigns for niche entertainment
Watch forExplicit flag and adult-leaning themes limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal60%
Humor25%
Science Fiction15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, unscripted phone conversation, themed discussion
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode1k–3k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 381 Apple ratings points to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), but the show is under five years old with a biweekly cadence and no sponsors, so the estimate is adjusted down to 1,000 to 3,000 per episode.
Audience asks aboutWhat paranormal experiences the hosts have investigatedWhether alien or occult claims are realWhat haunted locations the hosts visit
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles such as 'Alternate Timelines And Alien Sex Cults' point to adult themes.

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: 51 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence27 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks2 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Quills And Thrills2026-09-3028 min
Petrichor2026-09-2525 min
Belladonna2026-09-1434 min
Nightcrawler2026-08-3127 min
Surrender2026-08-2232 min
The Episode That Should Not Be2026-08-071 h 14 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.

Listen in on John E.L. Tenney & Jessica Knapik's real phone calls. Paranormal, weird, witchy, alien, human, & more! No script, no filter, pure chaos. We are your new best friends. John E.L. Tenney is one of the most well-recognized investigators of Paranormal and Occult phenomena in the world. The author of over a dozen books, John has worked on numerous TV shows including Unsolved Mysteries,…
What's Up Weirdo?'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About What's Up Weirdo?

What's Up Weirdo? is a podcast in which John E.L. Tenney and Jessica Knapik record real, unscripted phone calls covering paranormal, occult, witchy, alien and offbeat subjects, according to the feed and the show's Libsyn page. John E.L. Tenney is described in the show description as an investigator of paranormal and occult phenomena and the author of over a dozen books, with credits on shows including Unsolved Mysteries and Paranormal State. Jessica Knapik is described as a cosmetic tattoo artist who appears at haunted locations and paranormal events.

The show has published 206 episodes, roughly every 13 days, with a median episode length of about 29 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 381 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is estimated to reach 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, mainly paranormal enthusiasts and comedy listeners. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the estimated rate is $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, suited to brands looking for an engaged niche audience.

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

Questions about What's Up Weirdo?

How much does What's Up Weirdo? charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated rate is $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show and is not published in the feed.

What is What's Up Weirdo? about?

What's Up Weirdo? features hosts John E.L. Tenney and Jessica Knapik in unscripted phone calls about paranormal, occult, witchy and alien topics, with a comedic tone.

How do I contact What's Up Weirdo? about sponsoring an episode?

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