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TThis American Life

This American Life sponsors and ad reads

Apple #16
Host: Ira Glass
Publisher: This American Life

Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.

+Follow Podcast
21
Unique Sponsors
31s
Avg promo duration
2.1%
Ad load (% runtime, last 5 eps)
Aug 7
Most recent

Who sponsors This American Life?

21 brands

This American Life has 35 quality-qualified public sponsor reads from 21 brands in AdReads, including Capella University, Squarespace, and AT&T. The most recent detected sponsor was Capella University on Aug 7. This is an observed dataset, not a complete advertiser roster.

What sponsors are featured on similar podcasts?

5 brands

Sponsors detected on similar podcasts but not in the current AdReads record for This American Life

MMint Mobile
Mint Mobile
Detected on Pop Culture Happy Hour
QQuince
Quince
Detected on Pod Save America
SShopify

Sponsor changes over time

Last 4 months
May 2026
3 reads
3
sponsors
IIXLIXL1
SSaatvaSaatva1
SSquarespaceSquarespace1
Jun 2026
14 reads

Recent reads

Grouped by episode and date · showing 1–35 of 35
Shopify
Detected on The NPR Politics Podcast
TThumbtack
Thumbtack
Detected on Pop Culture Happy Hour
BBombas
Bombas
Detected on Pop Culture Happy Hour
13
sponsors
RRedfinRedfin2
AAT&TAT&T1
AAudibleAudible1
Jul 2026
17 reads
10
sponsors
CCapella UniversityCapella University4
SSquarespaceSquarespace3
AAT&TAT&T2
Aug 2026
1 read
1
sponsors
CCapella UniversityCapella University1
894: I Couldn't Help but Notice
Episode date Aug 2
1 read
CCapella University
Capella University—-0:14
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 Aug 7
Est. value ~$2.9K · range $540–$20K · low confidence
893: Testosterone
Episode date Jul 26
5 reads
AAnthropic
Anthropic9:44-10:06
Support for This American Life and the following message come from Anthropic. Claude is an AI collaborator designed to actually understand your entire workflow and think with you. Whether you're debugging code at midnight or strategizing your next business move, Claude is built to extend your thinking to tackle the problems that matter. For problems we're solving, get started with Claude at claude.ai.american.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
SSquarespace
Squarespace10:06-10:35
Support for This American Life comes from Squarespace, the all-in-one platform for creating a fully custom on-brand website. Choose from a wide range of professionally designed, award-winning templates with options for every user category. Showcase your offerings with a website designed to grow your business. And manage payments seamlessly with branded invoices and online payments. Visit squarespace.com slash American to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
891: The Test Case
Episode date Jul 12
5 reads
SSchwab
Schwab—-0:27
Support for This American Life comes from Schwab. At Schwab, how you invest is your choice, not theirs. That's why when it comes to managing your wealth, Schwab gives you more choices. You can invest and trade on your own. Plus, get advice and more comprehensive wealth solutions to help meet your unique needs. With award-winning service, low costs, and transparent advice, you can manage your wealth your way at Schwab. Visit schwab.com to learn more.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 14
Est. value ~$4.4K · range $900–$30K · low confidence
SSquarespace
128: Four Corners
Episode date Jun 28
1 read
TThis American Life partners (listener support)
This American Life partners (listener support)3:05-3:47
Support for this American Life comes from Nisha Gulati, David Vanderpool, and Rebecca Reed. If those sound like people, not company sponsoring the show, that's because they are. They are people who support our show monthly or annually as this American Life partners. They make it possible for us to continue making this American life. If that's something you support, this show existing, please join them. Join us. We have all sorts of goodies for you as thanks, including exclusive episodes, this American life.org/life partners. That link is also in the show notes.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$4.4K · range $900–$30K · low confidence
128: Four Corners
Episode date Jun 28
5 reads
SSchwab
Schwab32:19-32:50
Support for This American Life comes from Schwab. At Schwab, how you invest is your choice, not theirs. That's why when it comes to managing your wealth, Schwab gives you more choices. You can invest and trade on your own, plus get advice and more comprehensive wealth solutions to help meet your unique needs. With award winning service, low costs, and transparent advice, you can manage your wealth your way at Schwab. Visit schwab.com to learn more.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$4K · range $810–$27K · low confidence
SSquarespace
889: There’s Something About Hail Mary
Episode date Jun 21
2 reads
TThis American Life Partners
This American Life Partners10:38-11:24
Support for this American Life comes from Nisha Golati, David Vanderpool, and Rebecca Reed. If those sound like people, not company sponsoring the show, that's because they are. They are people who support our show monthly or annually as this American Life partners. They make it possible for us to continue making this American life. If that's something you support, this show existing, please join them. Join us. We have all sorts of goodies for you as thanks, including exclusive episodes. This Americanlife.org/life partners. That link is also in the show notes.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$5.4K · range $1.1K–$36K · low confidence
354: Mistakes Were Made
Episode date Jun 15
4 reads
CCapital One
Capital One7:24-7:42
This message comes from Capital One. Capital One offers checking accounts with no fees or minimums. What's in your wallet? Terms apply. See CapitalOne.com slash Bank Guy for details. Capital One N.A. Member FDIC.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
AAT&T
137: The Book That Changed Your Life
Episode date May 31
3 reads
IIXL
IXL5:25-5:58
pre-rollno codeDetected May 31
Est. value ~$2.9K · range $540–$20K · low confidence
SSquarespace
Squarespace26:57-27:29
318: With Great Power
Episode date May 10
4 reads
LLinkedIn ads
LinkedIn ads4:25-5:01
pre-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$2.9K · range $540–$20K · low confidence
CCarvana
Carvana31:13-31:35
628: In the Shadow of the City
Episode date Mar 15
5 reads
AAT&T
AT&T4:43-5:19
pre-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$2.9K · range $540–$20K · low confidence
AAudible
Audible28:50-29:27

Sponsor history

Brands with quality-qualified reads detected on This American Life
CCapella University
Capella University6 reads
Education
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Aug 7
SSquarespace
Squarespace5 reads
SaaS
10% off your first purchase of a website or domain
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 30
AAT&T
AT&T3 reads
Telecommunications
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 13
SSchwab
Schwab2 reads
Financial Services
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 14
TThis American Life partners (listener support)
This American Life partners (listener support)2 reads
Media & Entertainment
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 13
RRedfin
Redfin2 reads
Real Estate
*Redfin helps you find and own a home with expert agents*
mid-rollno codeLatest Jun 29
AApple
Apple1 read
Consumer Services
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 30
AAnthropic
Anthropic1 read
Artificial Intelligence
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 30
GGrainger
Grainger1 read
Industrial Goods
fast delivery and access to technical product experts
post-rollno codeLatest Jul 13
CCapital One
Capital One1 read
Fintech
no fees or minimums
mid-rollno codeLatest Jul 13
TThis American Life Partners
This American Life Partners1 read
Media & Entertainment
10% off your first purchase of a website or domain
pre-rollno codeLatest Jul 13
TThis American Life
This American Life1 read
Media & Entertainment
*This American Life invites listeners to become life partners for bonus episodes*
post-rollno codeLatest Jun 29
AAudible
Audible1 read
E-commerce
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
BBetterHelp
BetterHelp1 read
Health & Wellness
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
CCarvana
Carvana1 read
E-commerce
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
CCertified Financial Planners
Certified Financial Planners1 read
Financial Services
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
IIntegrative Therapeutics
Integrative Therapeutics1 read
Health & Wellness
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
LLinkedIn ads
LinkedIn ads1 read
Marketing & Advertising
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
NNetSuite
NetSuite1 read
SaaS
No offer found
post-rollno codeLatest Jun 7
IIXL
IXL1 read
Education
No offer found
pre-rollno codeLatest May 31
SSaatva
Saatva1 read
Retail
No offer found
mid-rollno codeLatest May 31
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
CCapella University
Capella University10:35-11:09
This message comes from Capella University. You know that feeling when there's a spark building inside you, that you were meant for more? That's your own drive pushing you towards what's next. Capella University gets that. With their FlexPath learning format, you can set the pace and earn your degree without putting life on pause. You've built experience and know what you're capable of. Now, this is your time to turn that momentum into more. The only real question is, what can't you do? Learn more at capella.edu.
post-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$1.6K · range $300–$11K · low confidence
CCapella University
Capella University10:35-11:09
This message comes from Capella University. You know that feeling when there's a spark building inside you, that you were meant for more? That's your own drive pushing you towards what's next. Capella University gets that. With their FlexPath learning format, you can set the pace and earn your degree without putting life on pause. You've built experience and know what you're capable of. Now, this is your time to turn that momentum into more. The only real question is, what can't you do? Learn more at capella.edu.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
AApple
Apple29:27-29:58
This message is brought to you by Apple Card. Apple Card puts the power of titanium in the palm of your hand. What does that mean? It means the power to earn unlimited daily cash back on your purchases every day. It means a materially different credit card, accepted anywhere in the world, MasterCard is accepted. Ditch the plastic. Upgrade to titanium. Apply in the Wallet app on iPhone today. Subject to credit approval, Apple Card is issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at AppleCard.com.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 30
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
Squarespace7:23-7:56
Support for This American Life comes from Squarespace. Squarespace gives you everything you need to offer services and get paid all in one place. From consultations to events and experiences, showcase your offerings with a customizable website designed to attract clients and grow your business. Plus, connect with your audience and raise support for your cause by fundraising directly on your website with built-in donation tools. Visit squarespace.com slash American to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 14
Est. value ~$4.4K · range $900–$30K · low confidence
CCapella University
Capella University7:54-8:28
Support for This American Life and the following message come from Capella University. You know that feeling when there's a spark building inside you, that you were meant for more? That's your own drive pushing you towards what's next. Capella University gets that. With their FlexPath learning format, you can set the pace and earn your degree without putting life on pause. You've built experience and know what you're capable of. Now, this is your time to turn that momentum into more. The only real question is, what can't you do? Learn more at capella.edu.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 14
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
CCapella University
Capella University7:56-8:23
This American life and the following message come from Capella University. You know that feeling when there's a spark building inside you, that you were meant for more? That's your own drive pushing you towards what's next. Capella University gets that. With their flex path learning format, you can set the pace and earn your degree without putting life on pause. You've built experience and know what you're capable of. Now, this is your time to turn that momentum into more. The only real question is, what can't you do?
post-rollno codeDetected Jul 14
Est. value ~$1.6K · range $300–$11K · low confidence
SSquarespace
Squarespace30:38-31:10
Support for This American Life comes from Squarespace, the all-in-one platform for creating a fully custom on-brand website. Choose from a wide range of professionally designed, award-winning templates with options for every user category. Showcase your offerings with a website designed to grow your business. And manage payments seamlessly with branded invoices and online payments. Visit squarespace.com slash American to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jul 14
Est. value ~$4K · range $810–$27K · low confidence
Squarespace32:47-33:19
Visit schwab.com to learn more. Support for This American Life comes from Squarespace, the all-in-one platform for creating a fully custom, on-brand website. Choose from a wide range of professionally designed, award-winning templates with options for every user category. Showcase your offerings with a website designed to grow your business, and manage payments seamlessly with branded invoices and online payments. Visit squarespace.com/american to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Support for This American Life and the following message come from Redfin. You're listening to a podcast, which means you are probably multitasking. Are you scrolling home listings on Redfin, saving homes that you don't expect to get? Redfin wants you to know that they are not just built for endless scrolling. They are built to help you find and own a home.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$4.4K · range $900–$30K · low confidence
RRedfin
Redfin33:14-33:52
Support for This American Life and the following message come from Redfin. You're listening to a podcast, which means you are probably multitasking. Are you scrolling home listings on Redfin, saving homes that you don't really expect to get? Redfin wants you to know that they are not just built for endless scrolling. They really are built to help you find and own a home. Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents. So when you find the one, you got a shot at getting it. Get started at redfin.com. Own the dream.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$4.4K · range $900–$30K · low confidence
TThis American Life
This American Life59:19-59:47
Thanks today to our This American Life partners, Nisha Gulati, David Vanderpool, and Rebecca Reid. Please consider joining them as a life partner and become one of the people who help us keep making the show. To thank you, we're going to give you dozens and dozens of bonus episodes we've made. I just started experimenting this week with a little email newsletter. Join at thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners. That link is also in the show notes.
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$2.2K · range $450–$15K · low confidence
RRedfin
Redfin—
Support for This American Life comes from Redfin. You're listening to a podcast, which means you're probably multitasking, maybe even scrolling home listings on Redfin, saving homes without expecting to get them. But Redfin isn't just built for endless browsing. It's built to help you find and own a home. Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents. So when you find the one, you've got a real shot at getting it. Get started at redfin.com. Own the dream.
pre-rollno codeDetected Jun 29
Est. value ~$4K · range $810–$27K · low confidence
TThis American Life partners (listener support)
This American Life partners (listener support)10:38-11:26
Support for this American Life comes from Nisha Gulati, David Vanderpool, and Rebecca Reed. If those sound like people, not company sponsoring the show, that's because they are. They are people who support our show monthly or annually as this American Life partners. They make it possible for us to continue making this American life. If that's something you support, this show existing, please join them, join us. We have all sorts of goodies for you as thanks, including exclusive episodes. this American life.org/lifepartners. That link is also in the show notes. Thanks so much.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$6K · range $1.2K–$40K · low confidence
AT&T
35:00-35:19
Support for this American Life and the following message come from AT&T, where you can get the iPhone 17 Pro for all your summer moments. It's center stage front camera. Auto adjust the frame to fit everyone into group selfies. Right now at AT&T, ask how you can get iPhone 17 Pro on them with eligible trade-in.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
AAT&T
AT&T35:00-35:33
Support for This American Life and the following message come from AT&T, where you can get the iPhone 17 Pro for all your summer moments. It's center stage front camera. Auto adjusts the frame to fit everyone into group selfies. Right now at AT&T, ask how you can get iPhone 17 Pro on them with eligible trade-in, requires eligible plan, terms and restrictions apply, subject to change. Visit att.com slash iPhone for details.
mid-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
GGrainger
Grainger60:48-61:09
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 Grainger.com, or just stop by.
post-rollno codeDetected Jul 13
Est. value ~$1.6K · range $300–$11K · low confidence
mid-rollno codeDetected May 31
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
SSaatva
Saatva27:26-27:56
mid-rollno codeDetected May 31
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
CCertified Financial Planners
Certified Financial Planners61:39-62:06
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$1.6K · range $300–$11K · low confidence
IIntegrative Therapeutics
Integrative Therapeutics62:03-62:20
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$1.6K · range $300–$11K · low confidence
mid-roll
no code
Detected Jun 7
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
BBetterHelp
BetterHelp29:24-29:57
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
CCapella University
Capella University29:54-30:28
mid-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$3.2K · range $600–$22K · low confidence
NNetSuite
NetSuite57:39-58:17
post-rollno codeDetected Jun 7
Est. value ~$1.6K · range $300–$11K · low confidence