[2] The show uses a freemium model with advertising in free "micro" episodes and extra content behind a paywall.
[4] In each episode, Savage answers voicemail messages from listeners seeking advice.
[5] For instance, in the October 13, 2015 episode, Savage answers a voicemail about jelousy of a partner's longterm relationship with someone of the opposite sex and discusses the Westermarck effect.
The show opens with a short and upbeat theme song, which is followed by Savage delivering a monologue about the news or a personal experience.
[11] Peter Wells wrote in The Sydney Morning Herald that "the Savage Lovecast is a podcasting institution" due to the show's longevity and reach.