So I’ve run my own show for just about ten years now. We’ve never had ads or sponsorships of any kind other than a Patreon plug at the very end.

When I go out into the world and listen to other podcasts I’m perpetually annoyed at the lengthy, frequent ad-breaks. I don’t mind being reminded to engage or click on their link or go to a show’s Ko-Fi page, but a two minute dollar shave club or AG1 ad is just too much. And, honestly, the amount of advertising dollars some shows take makes me question their integrity just a bit. I know it might be a bit old-fashioned to think that, but I can’t help it.

What are you favorite sponsorship-free, ad-free podcasts?

  • DarkSirrush@lemmy.ca
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    5 hours ago

    I haven’t overheard them in awhile, didn’t realise they open with ads now. Sorry for the suggestion that doesn’t fit your criteria!

    • bluelander@lemmy.mlOP
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      4 hours ago

      No apology necessary! Many of these are still ending up on lists that may or may not get listened to one day :)