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Pop Culture Happy Hour sponsors and ad reads

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 101–120 of 166
+Follow Podcast
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 depictions of the American dream
Episode date Jun 30
6 reads
PProgressive
Progressive14:15-14:39
This message comes from Progressive Insurance. Do you ever think about switching insurance companies to see if you could save some cash? Progressive makes it easy to see if you could save when you bundle your home and auto policies. Try it at progressive.com. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates. Potential savings will vary. Not available in all states.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
PProgressive Insurance
Progressive Insurance14:15-14:39
This message comes from Progressive Insurance. Do you ever think about switching insurance companies to see if you could save some cash? Progressive makes it easy to see if you could save when you bundle your home and auto policies. Try it at progressive.com. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates. Potential savings will vary. Not available in all states.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
DDell
Dell14:36-14:56
This message comes from Dell Technologies. Get long lasting battery life on the Dell XPS laptop powered by series three Intel Core. Now from $699 with exclusive student pricing from $599. Visit dell.com/deals.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
CCarvana
Carvana14:49-15:13
This message comes from NPR sponsor, Carvana. Carvana believes selling your car should be easy. Get a real offer down to the penny picked up from your driveway. You may keep waiting for a catch. There isn't one. Sell today at carvana.com. Pickup fees may apply.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
Sstrawberry.me
strawberry.me15:08-15:43
Support for this podcast and the following message come from strawberry.me. Be honest. Are you happy with your job? Are you stuck in a job you've outgrown or never wanted in the first place? Are your reasons for staying really just excuses for not leaving? Let a career coach from strawberry.me help you get unstuck. Discover the benefits of having a dedicated career coach in your corner and get 50% off your first coaching session at strawberry.me/npr.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
TTakeoff by IXL
Takeoff by IXL—
This message comes from Takeoff by IXL, the K through 5 core math curriculum now officially adopted in California. Everything teachers need for differentiated core instruction is on one digital platform. Visit takeoffbyixl.com/california.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jun 30
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
Jackass: Best and Last
Episode date Jun 29
7 reads
CCookUnity
CookUnity13:34-14:11
This message comes from CookUnity, the first chef-led meal delivery service where every meal is handcrafted in local microkitchens, not mass produced in large facilities. With hundreds of dishes to choose from and over 10 different dietary preferences like high protein, low sodium, GLP-1, and more. Taste what happens when real award-winning chefs make fresh small batch meals just for you. Go to cookunity.com/happyhour or enter code happy hour before checkout to get 50% off your first order.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
Supergirl and What’s Making Us Happy
Episode date Jun 26
5 reads
RRaymond James
Raymond James17:20-17:54
This message comes from NPR sponsor Raymond James, a financial firm offering wealth management, banking, and capital market services that are inspired by people. Before Raymond James financial advisors build plans, they build relationships so they can craft individual strategies designed to achieve priorities and pursue what's possible. That's the power of personal. Disclosures at raymondjames.com. Raymond James and Associates Inc, member NYSE SIPC.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 26
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
Great movies we missed
Episode date Jun 25
2 reads
CConsider This
Consider This13:17-13:47
This week on Consider This: In New York, big primary wins for congressional candidates backed by New York City mayor Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist. Does his brand of politics offer a new blueprint for Democrats? For far too long, we haven't been able to answer what we're fighting for, only who we're fighting. And now we have the answer. Zoran Mamdani on Consider This — listen on the NPR app, or wherever you get your podcasts.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 25
Est. value ~$330 · range $54–$2.3K
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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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WWhole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market14:08-14:38
This message comes from Whole Foods Market. The ultimate cookout starts with the ultimate ingredients. At Whole Foods Market, no antibiotics ever burgers and kebabs are prepped and ready to throw on the grill. Fire up a juicy rib eye, grab creamy potato salad and savory flatbreads from the prepared foods department, and round it all out with 365 brand condiments, chips, and dips at everyday low prices. Whole Foods Market. Make your summer sizzle.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
PPop Culture Happy Hour
Pop Culture Happy Hour22:44-23:11
Just a reminder that signing up for Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus is a great way to support our show and public radio, and you get to listen to all of our episodes sponsor free. Please go find out more at plus.npr.org/happyhour or visit the link in our show notes.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$170 · range $27–$1.1K
PPop Culture Happy Hour Plus
Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus22:44-23:11
Just a reminder that signing up for Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus is a great way to support our show and public radio, and you get to listen to all of our episodes sponsor free. Please go find out more at plus.npr.org/happyhour or visit the link in our show notes.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$170 · range $27–$1.1K
PPop Culture Happy Hour
Pop Culture Happy Hour22:52-23:11
Thanks for having us. You should have started this by saying, hi. I'm Stephen Thompson, and welcome to Pop Culture Happy Hour. Just a reminder that signing up for Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus is a great way to support our show and public radio, and you get to listen to all of our episodes sponsor-free. So please go find out more at plus.npr.org/happyhour or visit the link in our show notes. This episode was produced by Liz Metzger, Lennon Sherburne, Hafsah Fathima, and Mike Katzif and edited by our showrunner, Jessica Reedy. Hello Come In provides our theme music. Thanks for listening to Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR. I'm Stephen Thompson, and we'll see you all next time.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$170 · range $27–$1.1K
IIntegrative Therapeutics
Integrative Therapeutics23:23-24:00
This message comes from Integrative Therapeutics, makers of Cortisol Manager. Daily stressors come and go, and heightened stress can affect sleep and focus. Cortisol Manager helps support a healthy response to everyday stress. Available at amazon.com. Use code STRESS2026 for 20% off. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
EEthos
Ethos23:55-24:29
This message comes from Ethos. It's easy to put off getting life insurance until something unexpected happens, that makes you realize your family needs you covered. Ethos makes it easy. It's 100% online. No medical exam. Just a few health questions. Apply in minutes and get same day coverage up to 3,000,000. Get your free quote today at ethos.com/npr. Application times and rates may vary.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
AActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign17:49-18:28
This message comes from ActiveCampaign. Frustrated with spending hours on AI outputs that don't feel like your brand? Active Intelligence 2.8 from ActiveCampaign keeps you from sounding like everyone else. Describe your tone, your rules, and your brand once, and Active Intelligence builds every email and campaign for you with on-brand images and content that sounds like you wrote it. Marketers are saving ten hours every week and getting campaigns they're proud to put their name on. Import your brand in seconds at activecampaign.com/ai.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 26
Est. value ~$240 · range $36–$1.7K
BBombas
Bombas24:46-25:13
This message comes from Bombas. Upgrade your summer staples with soft socks, cushy sandals, and breezy basics. One purchase means one donated, with over 200,000,000 donations and counting. Go to bombas.com/npr and use code NPR for 20% off your first purchase.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 26
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile25:08-25:30
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.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 26
Est. value ~$120 · range $18–$830
CCapella University
Capella University—
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 Jun 26
Est. value ~$220 · range $32–$1.5K
CConsider This
Consider This13:20-13:47
This week on Consider This. In New York, big primary wins for congressional candidates backed by New York City mayor's Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist. Does his brand of politics offer a new blueprint for Democrats? For far too long, we haven't been able to answer what we're fighting for, only who we're fighting. And now we have the answer. Zoran Mamdani on Consider This, listen on the NPR app, or wherever you get your podcasts.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 25
Est. value ~$330 · range $54–$2.3K

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