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This Week Today

John McKay

Booking Overview

A comedy and current-events commentary show covering weekly news, history, entertainment, and unusual stories, with host-led segments and occasional outside guests such as fellow podcasters. PR teams could pitch comedians, pop-culture commentators, or entertaining podcast and film personalities with a strong humorous angle; booking appears relatively accessible, though guest slots are infrequent.

Metrics

Episodes: 95

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thisweekpod@gmail.com

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Host

John McKay - Co-host of a comedy show featuring commentary on current events and entertainment.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Fellow podcasters or entertainment personalities who can contribute engaging, humorous commentary.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Keith Gawla - Rapid-fire News Stories.

Recent Topics

Comedy, Current Events, Pop Culture, History, Weird News

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This Week Today
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Vol 175 | An Unlikely Coup

October 20, 2026

Find out why John loves this week's calendar. Then a story that can only be described as crazy, impossible, and absurd followed by one of our best list of birthdays ever. Finally, The Ultimate DethKlok! Golden shovels in hand and a new level of Platinum-level content.  Show Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://tr.ee/OsBN6x0tzZ⁠⁠⁠JonBenet Crime Tips: ⁠⁠⁠thisweekpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Music by Silent Partner ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SvEZ5z⁠⁠⁠ Custom logo by Phil Rood ⁠⁠⁠http://philrood.com/⁠⁠⁠

Vol 174 | Assault by Pork Chop

September 13, 2026

Shout out to Brendan Roy and the Tradesman, then a woman is assaulted by a flying pork chop, and of course, a George Takei DethKlok update (triggered by Hal Robbins). Show Link: ⁠⁠https://tr.ee/OsBN6x0tzZ⁠⁠JonBenet Crime Tips: ⁠⁠thisweekpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Music by Silent Partner ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2SvEZ5z⁠⁠ Custom logo by Phil Rood ⁠⁠http://philrood.com/⁠⁠

Vol 173 | Unarmed and Dangerous

August 23, 2026

I'm not sure how this guy pulled this off. Before that, listen for the moment John sparks controversy by claiming toilet paper is more important than knives. Finally, a George Takei DethKlok update (triggered by Hal Robbins). New Co-Host: John McKayShow Link: ⁠https://tr.ee/OsBN6x0tzZ⁠JonBenet Crime Tips: ⁠thisweekpod@gmail.com⁠ Music by Silent Partner ⁠https://bit.ly/2SvEZ5z⁠ Custom logo by Phil Rood ⁠http://philrood.com/⁠

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Frequently asked questions

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This Week Today
:

How do I get in touch with This Week Today?

This Week Today is hosted by John McKay. Its publicly listed email is thisweekpod@gmail.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 This Week Today?

The publicly listed email for This Week Today: thisweekpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does This Week Today have?

Podseeker estimates This Week Today reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Week Today?

This Week Today typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Fellow podcasters or entertainment personalities who can contribute engaging, humorous commentary. Recent guests include Keith Gawla.

How hard is it to get booked on This Week Today?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does This Week Today cover?

Recent episodes cover Comedy, Current Events, Pop Culture, History, and Weird News. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

thisweekpod@gmail.com

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