Engagement Party

Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro

Booking Overview

A pop-culture interview and commentary show focused on television, literature, social media, and internet-driven trends, with recurring external guests including acclaimed authors, directors, and cultural writers. PR agencies could credibly pitch prominent authors, filmmakers, television creators, musicians, relationship writers, and cultural commentators with timely expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because the show is hosted by established journalists and has already featured highly accomplished creative professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 251

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 24.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@cnn.com

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Host

Audie Cornish - Award-winning journalist and broadcaster, formerly a longtime NPR host and correspondent and now a journalist with CNN.

Ari Shapiro - Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and longtime NPR correspondent known for reporting and hosting across politics, culture, and the arts.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Established authors, filmmakers, television creators, musicians, journalists, and cultural commentators with recognized expertise and a strong connection to a timely pop-culture conversation.

Required Achievements:

Acclaimed or widely published books, High-profile film or television credits, Major journalism or cultural commentary platforms, Recognized creative or professional distinction

Recent Guest Discussions

Marlon James - Queer Jamaican Culture, 1980s Music Icons, Explicit Content In Contemporary Fiction, And His Novel The Disappearers.

Karley Sciortino - Dating Apps, Modern Romance, Online Dating Culture, And The Social Narratives Surrounding Relationships.

Hiro Murai - Television's Post-prestige Era, The Industry's Identity Crisis, And The Creative Ingredients Behind Acclaimed Television.

Recent Topics

Art, Pop Culture, TV, Literature, Social Media

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Engagement Party

Is Sobriety the New Flex?

October 09, 2026

Former Gawker editor A.J. Daulerio got sober before “sober-curious” was trending. As an original arbiter of internet culture, he’s got a long view of today’s drinking discourse — and advice for anybody questioning their relationship with their vices. About the show: Welcome to Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro’s Engagement Party, where the hot takes are the smart takes. After years of working side by side, Audie and Ari have made it official with their pop culture video podcast. Party hopp...

How a Lesbian Bar Sparked a Week of 'Woke 1' Whiplash

October 02, 2026

From a viral story on a lesbian bar’s masking policy to Nikole Hannah-Jones' essay on making school segregation a personal issue to the “Cornell Seven,” Audie and Ari connect the dots on the internet’s reckoning with "Woke 1.” About the show: Welcome to Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro’s Engagement Party, where the hot takes are the smart takes. After years of working side by side, Audie and Ari have made it official with their pop culture video podcast. Party hopping between what you're ...

Kandi Burruss on Life After Reality T.V.

September 29, 2026

It's been 20 years since Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise changed the face of reality T.V. In this special bonus episode, former Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss joins Audie to talk about why reality shows feel so different these days, Kandi's about-to-be-very-public divorce, and what it’s like watching her daughter on her own new Bravo show. About the show: Welcome to Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro’s Engagement Party, where the hot takes are the smart takes. After years of wor...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for

Engagement Party

How do I get in touch with Engagement Party?

Engagement Party is hosted by Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@cnn.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Engagement Party?

The publicly listed email for Engagement Party: podcasts@cnn.com.

How many listeners does Engagement Party have?

Podseeker estimates Engagement Party reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Engagement Party?

Engagement Party typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established authors, filmmakers, television creators, musicians, journalists, and cultural commentators with recognized expertise and a strong connection to a timely pop-culture conversation. Common among recent guests: Acclaimed or widely published books; High-profile film or television credits; Major journalism or cultural commentary platforms. Recent guests include Marlon James, Karley Sciortino, and Hiro Murai.

How hard is it to get booked on Engagement Party?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Engagement Party cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Pop Culture, TV, Literature, and Social Media. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@cnn.com

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