What's Your Issue?
What's Your Issue? is a pop culture podcast hosted by Troy McEady and Dara Laine, revisiting old magazine articles across decades and genres with nostalgic deep dives. The show has 90 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.
Nostalgic magazine deep dives with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 382 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 signal an engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 70 minutes give a steady host-read slot each week.
- Episodes revisit pop culture coverage from earlier decades, suiting nostalgia-driven brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, magazine article breakdown, bonus preview
- Tone
- nostalgic, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 65 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A Patreon preview is referenced in the episode title '[PATREON PREVIEW] US Weekly July 27, 2009', but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and titles reference adult magazine content such as 'A Playboy x Real Housewives Spectacular'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/whatsyourissue |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1750089501 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/whatsyourissue |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Reissue: Girls and Corpses Magazine | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 1 min |
| The Bloody Battle Over Scream 4 | 2026-10-09 | 60 min |
| Dolly Parton, Alec Baldwin, & RuPaul Take VF's Proust Questionnaire | 2026-10-08 | 47 min |
| How Lady Gaga Became The World's Biggest Pop Star | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 9 min |
| Jessica Simpson, Pink, & Eve: 25 Hottest Celebs Under 25 | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 15 min |
| [PATREON PREVIEW] US Weekly July 27, 2009 | 2026-09-24 | 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
"What's Your Issue?" is a pop culture podcast hosted by Troy McEady and Dara Laine. Each week, they take a nostalgic deep dive into the past, dissecting magazine articles from various decades and genres.
About What's Your Issue?
What's Your Issue? is a pop culture podcast hosted by Troy McEady and Dara Laine, according to the show's feed. Each week the hosts take a nostalgic deep dive into magazine articles from various decades and genres, covering celebrity coverage, trends and comedy. Episodes run about 70 minutes and the show has released 90 episodes since June 2024.
The show is distributed through Megaphone and carries an explicit flag in its feed. It has a Patreon preview referenced in its episode titles, and no sponsors were visible in the dossier. Apple Podcasts lists 382 ratings with an average of 4.9, which the platform data supports as an engaged listener base.
Listeners are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode and are likely adults interested in pop culture history. Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $40 to $200 per episode, a range that suits retro, entertainment and lifestyle brands seeking a niche, comedic audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What's Your Issue? can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What's Your Issue?
How much does What's Your Issue? charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated audience of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor's needs.
What is What's Your Issue? about?
What's Your Issue? is a pop culture podcast hosted by Troy McEady and Dara Laine. Each week they revisit magazine articles from different decades and discuss them with nostalgic humor.
How do I contact What's Your Issue? about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, which handles the outreach for sponsors.
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