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Apple #594
Hosts: Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, Aisha Harris
Publisher: NPR

Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worthy tv shows, movies, music, and videogames. Join hosts Linda Holmes, Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon four episodes a week - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture enthusiasts. It’s your fix for reviews, recommendations, and recaps of the pop culture everyone is talking about. From lowbrow reality TV to Oscar-winning movies to the stuff in between, we take it all with a shot of cheer. On the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, we watch everything so that you never miss anything. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour.

~$17K
Estimated 30d gross ad earnings
$2.5K–$117K · 87/87 reads
Jul 15–Aug 13 · episodes published
60
Unique Sponsors
26s
Avg promo duration
6.5%
Ad load (% runtime, last 5 eps)
Aug 12
Most recent

Who sponsors Pop Culture Happy Hour?

60 brands

Pop Culture Happy Hour has 166 quality-qualified public sponsor reads from 60 brands in AdReads, including Capella University, Odoo, and ADT. The most recent detected sponsor was Odoo on Aug 12. This is an observed dataset, not a complete advertiser roster.

Sponsor changes over time

Last 4 months
May 2026
9 reads
7
sponsors
PPop Culture Happy Hour PlusPop Culture Happy Hour Plus2
TTotal Wine & MoreTotal Wine & More2

Recent reads

Grouped by episode and date · showing 81–100 of 166
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AAT&TAT&T
1
Jun 2026
60 reads
39
sponsors
CCarvanaCarvana4
PProgressive InsuranceProgressive Insurance4
BBetterHelpBetterHelp3
Jul 2026
17 reads
13
sponsors
CCarvanaCarvana2
PProlonProlon2
TThumbtackThumbtack2
Aug 2026
80 reads
22
sponsors
CCapella UniversityCapella University11
AADTADT10
OOdooOdoo10
The best summer snacks (according to you)
Episode date Jul 27
5 reads
NNational Geographic
National Geographic0:00-0:14
This message comes from National Geographic's Pompeii, Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, a new series from the executive producers of Loki. Pompeii, Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston is now streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu.
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Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
TThumbtack
Thumbtack11:29-11:37
Cool pros with photos, reviews, and credentials all in one place. For your next home project, try Thumbtack. Hire the right pro today.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
WWealthfront
Wealthfront11:37-12:07
This message comes from Wealthfront. It's time your hard-earned money works harder for you. With Wealthfront's cash account, you earn a competitive APY on your cash from program banks higher than the average savings rate with free instant withdrawals to eligible accounts. Go to Wealthfront.com. Cash account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC. Member FINRA SIPC, not a bank. Funds are swept to program banks where they earn the variable annual percentage yield.
post-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
WWealthfront
Wealthfront11:37-12:06
This message comes from Wealthfront. It's time your hard-earned money works harder for you. With Wealthfront's cash account, you earn a competitive APY on your cash from program banks higher than the average savings rate with free instant withdrawals to eligible accounts. Go to Wealthfront.com. Cash account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC. Member FINRA SIPC, not a bank. Funds are swept to program banks where they earn the variable annual percentage yield.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
IInstacart
Instacart26:47-27:12
This message comes from Instacart. Instacart makes grocery shopping easier. And just because you're not doing the shopping yourself doesn't mean you don't care how it's done. With Instacart Shopper Notes, you can add details about what you want right in the app, like extra crispy rotisserie chicken or lettuce you'd pick yourself. Just leave a note so your shopper can get it right without having to ask. Download the Instacart app and shop today.
post-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Episode date Jul 15
2 reads
WWayfair
Wayfair9:06-9:46
Support for this podcast and the following message come from Wayfair. Your space should feel like you. And if it doesn't yet, that's probably not a taste problem. It's a budget problem. Wayfair fixes that. Seating, grills, appliances, storage, lighting, rugs, decor. One place, everything you need. And with over 20 million five-star reviews, you're not buying blind. Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. That's W-A-Y-F-A-I-R dot com.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 16
Est. value range $36–$1.7K
The Invite
Episode date Jul 13
1 read
AAmazon Health
Amazon Health8:07-8:41
This message comes from Amazon Health. Late night internet searches about health issues can send anyone into a spiral. There's another way to get help. Amazon Health AI can connect your symptoms with your medical history and it can even get you care 24/7. So stop the endless search and get answers and care right when you need it. Amazon Health AI is here. Healthcare just got less painful.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 14
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
Moana and What’s Making Us Happy
Episode date Jul 10
2 reads
MMidiHealth
MidiHealth16:22-16:59
This message comes from MidiHealth, a virtual care platform for women in paramenopause and menopause. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kathleen Jordan shares the wide range of symptoms they work to address for women in midlife. There's dry eyes, dry hair, dry skin, there's dry mouth, trouble sleeping, panic and anxiety attacks. When we ask patients about common symptoms, On average, they report six. MidiHealth. Committed to helping women in midlife with paramenopause and menopause care. Accessible via telehealth visits.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 11
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
2026 Emmy Nominations
Episode date Jul 8
2 reads
CCapella University
Capella University—-0:16
This message comes from Capella University. That spark you feel? That's your drive for more. Capella University's FlexPath Learning Format lets you earn your degree at your pace without putting life on pause. Learn more at capella.edu.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jul 9
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
The Bear
Episode date Jul 1
5 reads
SSaatva
Saatva10:21-10:41
This message comes from Saatva. Declare your independence from back pain and sleepless nights with a handcrafted luxury mattress from Saatva. You'll save up to $625 when you visit saatva.com/npr during their July 4 sale.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 1
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
The best depictions of the American dream
Episode date Jun 30
3 reads
MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile34:58-35:22
This message comes from Mint Mobile. If you're tired of spending hundreds on big wireless bills, bogus fees, and free perks, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/switch. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details.
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Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
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Sponsor history

Brands with quality-qualified reads detected on Pop Culture Happy Hour
CCapella University
Capella University16 reads
Education
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
OOdoo
Odoo10 reads
SaaS
Register for free
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
AADT
ADT10 reads
Cybersecurity
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
PProgressive Insurance
Progressive Insurance8 reads
Insurance
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile7 reads
Telecommunications
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 11
AAudible
Audible6 reads
E-commerce
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
RRosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone6 reads
Education
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 11
CCarvana
Carvana6 reads
E-commerce
*Carvana offers easy 100% online car selling in minutes*
pre-rollno codeLatest Jul 1
Sstrawberry.me
strawberry.me5 reads
SaaS
50% off your first coaching session
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
BBetterHelp
BetterHelp5 reads
Health & Wellness
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 4
PPoshmark
Poshmark4 reads
Retail
$10 off your first purchase
post-rollNPRLatest Aug 12
NNPR
NPR4 reads
Media & Entertainment
Try for free today
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 11
DDell
Dell4 reads
Consumer Goods
exclusive student pricing from $599
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 11
WWise
Wise3 reads
Fintech
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 12
TThumbtack
Thumbtack3 reads
E-commerce
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 9
WWealthfront
Wealthfront3 reads
Fintech
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 30
PProlon
Prolon3 reads
Food & Beverage
*Prolon offers a 5-day fasting diet program with 15% off at prolonlife.com/npr*
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 1
PProgressive
Progressive3 reads
Insurance
*Progressive offers savings by bundling home and auto insurance policies*
mid-rollno codeLatest Jun 30
PPop Culture Happy Hour Plus
Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus3 reads
Media & Entertainment
*Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus offers sponsor-free episodes supporting public radio*
post-rollno codeLatest Jun 29
BBombas
Bombas3 reads
Consumer Goods
*Bombas offers socks and sandals with 20% off using code NPR*
post-rollno codeLatest Jun 26
AAT&T
AT&T3 reads
Telecommunications
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest Jun 9
MMade In Cookware
Made In Cookware2 reads
Retail
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 11
SSouthern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University2 reads
Education
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Aug 10
220th Century Studios
20th Century Studios2 reads
Telecommunications
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 9
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TThumbtack
Thumbtack9:41-10:12
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mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 16
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
VVanguard
Vanguard24:45-25:20
Support for this podcast and the following message come from Vanguard. Every day, shareholders meet to discuss important matters about the companies you invest in. Now you can make your voice heard too. Vanguard Investor Choice makes it easy to set your proxy voting preference for your eligible Vanguard index funds. Visit vanguard.com slash investor choice to learn more. Vanguard investors own shares of their index funds and those funds own shares of the companies they invest in. Vanguard Marketing Corporation Distributor.
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Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile21:06-21:25
This message comes from Mint Mobile. If you're tired of spending hundreds on big wireless bills, bogus fees, and free perks, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com slash switch. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details.
post-rollno codeDetected Jul 9
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
P
Prolon
Prolon10:35-11:12
This message comes from Prolon. Want to look and feel your best this spring? Prolon's five day fasting mimicking diet is a clinically developed nutrition program with the goal of promoting fat loss while protecting lean body mass. Developed at USC's Longevity Institute, it aims to assist the body in entering a fasting-like state that helps reset metabolism, target visceral fat, and support healthy metabolic markers. Get 15% off plus a bonus gift when you subscribe at prolonlife.com/npr.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 1
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
PProlon
Prolon10:38-11:12
This message comes from Prolon. Want to look and feel your best this spring? Prolon's five day fasting mimicking diet is a clinically developed nutrition program with the goal of promoting fat loss while protecting lean body mass. Developed at USC's Longevity Institute, it aims to assist the body in entering a fasting like state that helps reset metabolism, target visceral fat, and support healthy metabolic markers. Get 15% off plus a bonus gift when you subscribe at prolonlife.com/npr.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 1
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
CCarvana
Carvana11:24-11:42
Support for this NPR podcast and the following message come from Carvana. Selling your car? Carvana has offers so good, they're almost inexplicable. Sell your car 100% online in minutes. Visit carvana.com today.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 1
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
CCarvana
Carvana—
This message comes from NPR sponsor Carvana. Carvana makes car buying easy. 100% online, prices down to the penny, delivered to your door. Why make car buying hard when it could be easy? Visit carvana.com today. Terms may apply.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jul 1
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
GGrainger
Grainger35:17-35:40
This message comes from Grainger. For the ones who get it done, Grainger offers the professional grade products you need to get the job done with fast delivery and access to technical product experts ready to help you meet any challenge. Call, click granger.com, or just stop by.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
WWealthfront
Wealthfront35:37-36:09
This message comes from Wealthfront. It's time your hard earned money works harder for you. With Wealthfront's cash account, you earn a competitive APY on your cash from program banks higher than the average savings rate with free instant withdrawals to eligible accounts. Go to wealthfront.com. Cash account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA SIPC, not a bank. Funds are swept to program banks where they earn the variable annual percentage yield.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K

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