Zen Pop, hosted by Todd Adams and Cathy Adams, uses movies, music and pop culture to explore self-awareness, relationships and parenting. It has 923 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 77 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), at a rate of roughly $90 to $620 per episode.
Long-running pop culture show where Gen X listeners reflect on their own lives
- 923 episodes published weekly since 2011, giving a deep and steady back catalog
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 628 ratings
- Hosts with active books, events and a coaching community reach a loyal audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, discussion, themed best-of lists
- Tone
- reflective, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 95 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links are empty in the feed, and the website promotes the host's own books, events and the Zen Parenting LIVE premium show.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles are mainstream films such as Poltergeist, Heat and Top Gun Maverick; some titles are R-rated films discussed in depth.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | zenpopparenting.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id414414318 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/1ScNXAYtFTbi0AwSCabcob |
| RSS feed | feeds.podcastmirror.com/zpr |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Poltergeist Episode #891 | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 34 min |
| The Dark Knight Episode #890 | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 34 min |
| Heat Episode #889 | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 19 min |
| The Town -Episode #888 | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 26 min |
| Point Break -Episode #887 | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 23 min |
| Summer School- Episode #886 | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Zen POP is a podcast about understanding ourselves through the music, movies, and moments that shaped us. With a distinctly Gen X sensibility, we use pop culture as a mirror, reflecting our emotional patterns, relationships, blind spots, and where we’re still learning. Each episode starts with something we all know and love, then uses humor, memory, and shared reference points to go deeper into…
About Zen Pop
Zen Pop is a podcast hosted by Todd Adams and Cathy Adams that uses movies, music and pop culture to explore self-awareness, relationships and parenting, according to the show feed and the Zen Parenting Radio website. The show has published 923 episodes, with a new episode roughly every seven days and a median running time of about 77 minutes.
Cathy Adams is described on the website as an award-winning author and LCSW therapist, and Todd Adams as a men's coach and co-founder of the nonprofit MenLiving. Listeners are a mostly older, US-based audience, estimated by Starbooked rather than published by the show.
Zen Pop has no sponsors visible in the feed. Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, at roughly $90 to $620 for a host-read mid-roll. Brands in parenting, entertainment and wellness are best suited to the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Zen Pop can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Zen Pop
How much does Zen Pop charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on Zen Pop at roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is Zen Pop about?
Zen Pop is a weekly podcast hosted by Todd and Cathy Adams that uses movies, music and pop culture to explore self-awareness, relationships and parenting. Episodes often run about 77 minutes.
How do I contact Zen Pop about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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