Explain It to Me — Podcast Ad Analysis
5 episodes analyzed
5 min ads · 17% of episode is ads
7.2 ads/episode
Top sponsors: End credits, Vox membership promo, Swedish travel/hotel ad, Garnier/Maybelline ad, Fetch Pet Insurance ad
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Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always with a dose of humor. New episodes every Sunday. Part of Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
PodSkip has analyzed 5 episodes of Explain It to Me, averaging 7.2 ads per episode (17% of runtime).
The quest for the perfect baby
Oct 18, 2026
Men and women are trying to maximize their reproductive health due to anxieties around declining fertility trends. But are we taking “embryomaxxing” too far?
This episode was produced by Miles…
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The cost of loving your pet
Oct 11, 2026
Our emotional relationships with our pets have only grown since the pandemic — and so has the financial price we pay.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton…
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Mass-produced fashion slop
Oct 04, 2026
How algorithms and instant fashion killed style — and how to get it back.
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David…
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The end of etiquette
Sep 27, 2026
It’s not just about being nice. Manners allow us to peacefully coexist at work, in transit, and out in the wider world.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton…
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We should party more
Sep 20, 2026
We’re lonely, isolated, and bored. The solution may be as simple as an invite and killer playlist.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch…
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How to date IRL
Sep 13, 2026
People are getting tired of the dating apps and turning to a more old-fashioned way of finding love.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi…
How to survive a flop
Aug 30, 2026
In the streaming era, success is public, failure is viral, and everyone's one release away from a flop era. How do you come back?
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton…
Why everyone's an introvert now
Aug 23, 2026
Move aside extroverts. In this episode — which aired last year — we explore personality types and whether they are set in stone.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton…
Why can’t I remember being a baby?
Aug 16, 2026
Even if we have little to no memory of our first few years, our earliest experiences still matter.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa…
Vacation? In this economy?
Aug 09, 2026
Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO?
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa…
Going broke on wellness
Aug 02, 2026
Americans spend billions on healthcare products, from green powders and cold plunges to costly gym memberships. Last summer we asked: what good do they do?
This episode was produced by Hady…
The perimenopause moment
Jul 26, 2026
Women’s health and hormones have been misunderstood by the medical establishment for decades. That’s changing.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by…
What's in a name?
Jul 19, 2026
Jalen and Olivia and Liam and Ailany. We look at what makes a name top the popularity charts.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe…
Tanning is back
Jul 12, 2026
Never mind skin cancer. Summer 2026 is all about tanmaxxing.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and…
Can we cheat death?
Jun 28, 2026
The trick to living a longer, happier life.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Michelle Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn…
How to beat mosquitoes
Jun 21, 2026
They’re the deadliest animal on the planet. Now even Google is getting into the extermination business.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Michelle…
The lost art of handwriting
Jun 14, 2026
How our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David…
DIY or don’t?
Jun 07, 2026
YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it?
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Isabelle…
Why people cheat
May 31, 2026
Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa…
Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)
May 17, 2026
How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore…
Chems in your cosmetics
May 10, 2026
From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton…
The cost of “I do”
May 03, 2026
Love is in the air, but only if you’ve got thousands to throw at it. How couples are navigating the pressures and expenses of planning their perfect wedding.
This episode was produced by Ariana…
Burnout sandwich
Apr 26, 2026
How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by…
How to fight burnout
Apr 19, 2026
We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out?
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by…
Why you have to be optimistic
Apr 12, 2026
When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch…
Can someone explain these prices?
Apr 05, 2026
From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa…
Your accent… explained
Mar 29, 2026
How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and…
The book of Mormon influence
Mar 22, 2026
From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch…
Sugar crash
Mar 15, 2026
We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break?
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa…
Your clutter is holding you back
Mar 08, 2026
You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them?
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by…