Cash App, Chewy Drop Jennifer Welch Podcast

Four companies ended sponsorships of the podcast I've Had It after backlash over a November 5 episode that mocked Charlie Kirk.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Advertising

Cash App, Chewy Drop Jennifer Welch Podcast

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Cash App, Chewy, Boll & Branch, and Lola Blankets no longer sponsor or advertise on the I've Had It podcast hosted by Jennifer Welch. The decisions followed public backlash over the November 5 episode, titled 'Drinking MAGA Tears,' in which hosts read posts mocking conservatives.

Why it matters

The withdrawals show how advertisers can be pulled into controversies over a podcast's content, with companies publicly distancing themselves from remarks made on air. Cash App cited its opposition to violence when announcing its decision.

Four sponsors, including Cash App, Chewy, Boll & Branch, and Lola Blankets, ended ties with the podcast after the November 5 episode. The companies' statements were shared on X, but the extraction does not provide sponsorship revenue or audience figures.

The players

Jennifer Welch

Jennifer Welch is a podcast host and co-host of I've Had It, known for her commentary alongside Jen Kirkman.

Cash App

Cash App is a financial app owned by Block, Inc. that offers peer-to-peer payments and banking services to U.S. consumers.

Chewy

Chewy is an online retailer of pet food and supplies, based in Florida.

The details

Cash App said it no longer sponsors the program after a user tagged the company and called for a boycott on X. Chewy and Lola Blankets also confirmed they are no longer affiliated with the podcast in messages shared by users online.

Timeline

  1. October 27: Episode featuring Boll & Branch and Lola Blankets sponsors aired.

  2. November 5: Episode 'Drinking MAGA Tears' aired.

  3. November 7, 2026: Companies announced they no longer sponsor the podcast.

Market Landscape

Brand withdrawals from podcasts have become a recurring response to boycott campaigns on social media, as advertisers weigh audience reaction against sponsorship value. This episode follows a pattern in which companies distance themselves from hosts quickly after public criticism spreads online.

Listeners of the I've Had It podcast will no longer hear ads from these four companies in future episodes. Consumers who follow these brands may see their sponsorship stance reflected in how the companies handle similar controversies.

The takeaway

Brands face pressure to act quickly when sponsored content draws criticism, and their public statements can shape how audiences view both the company and the show. Readers following media sponsorships can watch for similar withdrawals as a signal of advertiser sensitivity.

Further reading

Explore more on advertising to see how brands respond to controversies around the shows they sponsor.

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