What We Spend
AudacyWhat We Spend is back for another season of diving into the financial questions you never get to ask. In Season 2 we’ll ask a brand new set of people from across the country and the financial spectrum to open their wallets — and their lives — and share what they make, what they want, and, for one week, what they spend. If you want to be on What We Spend, we’d love to hear from you. Write us at: wh... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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- Will there be a season 2?
We need more of this in the world! Thank you so much
Apple Podcasts5G Woodbery
United States3 months ago - Wonderful listen
<chanting voice> season 2, season 2, SEASON 2!! I really love this show, and hope to hear more. Thank you for putting this out; what you’ve already done is high quality and I learn so much.
Apple Podcasts5bjoelle5United States3 months ago - More!!
This was truly one of my favorite podcasts and I’m eager to know if it’ll be back.
Apple Podcasts5Christina CorbinUnited States4 months ago - More!!
Please put out season two! My friend and I loved it! Like being a nosey neighbor
Apple Podcasts5EllisvarnieUnited States5 months ago - Come back!
One of my favorite weekly listens! Really hope there’s a season 2
Apple Podcasts5NEPA SarahUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #225 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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What is What We Spend about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across recent episodes, the show centers on real people managing money in diverse life circumstances—from trades careers and student life to weddings, widowhood, and family finances. Conversations blend intimate diary-style storytelling with practical financial details, grounding numbers in everyday decisions. It stands out for featuring a broad range of lived experiences, a transparent look at incomes and spending, and a willingness to tackle delicate topics like debt, privilege, and budgeting in relationships. This makes it helpful for listeners who want relatable financial realism and for potential sponsors seeking genuine audience engagement around money, family finance, and personal resilience.
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Which podcasts are similar to What We Spend?
These podcasts share a similar audience with What We Spend:
1. This Is Uncomfortable
2. Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
3. The Lazy Genius Podcast
4. Other People's Pockets
5. Death, Sex & Money
How many episodes of What We Spend are there?
What We Spend launched 2 years ago and published 28 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Julie Butner
2. Brian Goldstone
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