BrainStuff
BrainStuff, published by iHeartPodcasts, explains everyday science, technology and history questions in short episodes. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, updated about every two days, with a median length of roughly 12 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimate), with a host-read rate of about $360 to $1,250 per episode, one distinctive detail being its recurring BrainStuff Classics segment.
Long-running science explainer with a 1,000-episode archive and steady listener ratings
- Publishes about every two days, with 1,000 episodes in the archive and new episodes in the last month
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,633 ratings averaging 4.0 stars across roughly 2,000 episodes
- Recent titles cover technology, health and history, giving sponsors broad topical fit
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo explainer, narrative, recurring classics segment
- Tone
- curious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 8 to 15 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover science, history and health, such as 'How Does Myasthenia Gravis Work?' and 'Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Really Exist?'
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/brainstuff-20922291/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id260335249 |
| RSS feed | omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-86… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BrainStuff Classics: When Has a Single Vote Decided an Election? | 2026-10-17 | 8 min |
| How Do You Grow a 3,000-Pound Pumpkin? | 2026-10-16 | 12 min |
| How Do Your Nerves Tell Your Muscles to Function? | 2026-10-14 | 14 min |
| Why Did the Massive Maginot Line Fail to Stop Hitler? | 2026-10-12 | 12 min |
| BrainStuff Classics: Why Are Some Americans Cancelling Columbus Day? | 2026-10-10 | 7 min |
| American Versus British English: What Are Biscuits, Muffins, and Puddi | 2026-10-09 | 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Whether the topic is popcorn or particle physics, you can count on BrainStuff to explore -- and explain -- the everyday science in the world around us.
About BrainStuff
BrainStuff is a science and history explainer podcast published by iHeartPodcasts, with its feed listing 1,000 episodes since February 2021 and a current release cadence of about every two days. Episodes run a median of about 12 minutes and cover topics such as sunspots, myasthenia gravis, and the history of everyday foods and places, according to the RSS feed and recent episode titles. The show's Apple Podcasts listing reports 1,633 ratings averaging 4.0 stars.
The feed does not name individual hosts, and it does not publish listener data. Based on ratings volume and network distribution, listenership is estimated at roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a figure that is an estimate rather than a reported count. The feed shows no visible sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Sponsorship at an estimated $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad suits technology, education and consumer science brands seeking a broad, general-interest audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. BrainStuff can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about BrainStuff
How much does BrainStuff charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Confirm current pricing directly with the show, as no published rate card was found.
What is BrainStuff about?
BrainStuff is a science and history explainer podcast covering everyday phenomena, technology and health questions. It publishes about every two days with episodes typically around 12 minutes long.
How do I contact BrainStuff about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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