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Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Hosted by Cal Fussman

Big Questions with Cal Fussman, hosted by author and interviewer Cal Fussman, features long-form conversations with notable guests on careers, business, education and personal wisdom. The show has 459 episodes released weekly, with a median episode length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Long-running weekly interview show reaching career-minded business listeners since 2017

  • 459 weekly episodes build a deep, returning back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 353 ratings signals engaged listeners
  • Guests from Muhammad Ali to Jeff Bezos attract listeners interested in leadership
Best forproductivity and learning toolscareer and executive coachingbusiness software
Watch forEpisodes lean toward inspirational interviews rather than tactical how-to content, and the explicit flag limits some categories.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Careers45%
Business30%
Education15%
Technology10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
reflective, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings count of 353 places the show in the 2,000 to 8,000 band; the show is over five years old, 459 episodes long, weekly and hosted on Libsyn, with Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutHow do successful people make decisions under uncertainty?How is AI changing careers and work?What lessons do top leaders share about mentorship?
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries an explicit flag of 1, and the title 'Tower 2 Fell On His Head: 25 Years Later' references a violent historical event in a non-graphic way.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 87 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

As a bestselling author, speaker and one of the greatest interviewers of this generation, Cal Fussman has sat down with some of the world's most influential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams, Jeff Bezos, Jack Welch, John Wooden, Al Pacino and hundreds of others, digging deep into their hearts and delivering their wisdom to the rest of the world. Now, in Big Questions,…
Big Questions with Cal Fussman's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Big Questions with Cal Fussman is a weekly interview podcast hosted by bestselling author and speaker Cal Fussman, according to the show's website. Each episode features a long-form conversation with an influential figure, exploring careers, business, education and personal wisdom. The show has released 459 episodes since November 2017, typically running around 50 minutes.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 353 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published; based on the ratings count and show age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed and website show no current sponsors, and the show is published by Curiosity Media under Midroll Media.

Brands in career development, business software, productivity tools and executive coaching should consider sponsoring the show. Estimated rates of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, according to Starbooked's rate model, fit small campaigns targeting an engaged professional audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Big Questions with Cal Fussman can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Big Questions with Cal Fussman

How much does Big Questions with Cal Fussman charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the show's current rate card and the sponsorship terms.

What is Big Questions with Cal Fussman about?

The show is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Cal Fussman. Guests discuss careers, business, education and personal wisdom in conversations that typically run around 50 minutes.

How do I contact Big Questions with Cal Fussman about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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