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Buddhist Geeks

Hosted by Vince Fakhoury Horn

Buddhist Geeks, hosted by Vince Fakhoury Horn, explores evolving Dharma practice in the age of the network, covering meditation, Buddhist philosophy and social engagement. The show has 495 episodes, released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 14 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), at a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Buddhist Geeks

A steady, reflective meditation audience for wellbeing and mindfulness brands

  • Nearly 500 episodes released roughly weekly, giving a long, stable back catalogue.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 401 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listenership.
  • Medium-length episodes, typically around 14 minutes, suit a focused host-read message.
Best formeditation appsmindfulness and wellbeing productsawareness campaigns
Watch forExplicit flag and political content may not suit every brand; listener base is niche.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Health & Fitness15%
Mental Health15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, narrative
Tone
reflective, academic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
7 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 401 Apple ratings suggest 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a 495-episode back catalogue and no sponsors seen, while the show's age (since 2007) is already accounted for in the ratings band.
Audience asks aboutHow can meditation be practised in daily life?How does Buddhist practice relate to social issues?What do meditation objects and concentration techniques involve?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
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; the show lists no funding links, and the Substack page promotes subscriptions only.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed carries the explicit flag, and the episode 'Dharma & Empire' and 'Working Class Dharma' cover political and social themes; no profanity-heavy titles seen.

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: 86 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Three Ways to Prepare a Dharma Talk2026-10-1414 min
What are Buddhist Wisdom Chords?2026-10-098 min
The Insight Chord2026-09-3013 min
Imaginal Meditation2026-09-2224 min
The Grammar of Social Metta2026-09-168 min
Social Metta Works!2026-09-0911 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Evolving Dharma in the Age of the Network www.buddhistgeeks.org
Buddhist Geeks's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Buddhist Geeks

Buddhist Geeks is a long-running podcast hosted by Vince Fakhoury Horn, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. The show covers evolving Dharma practice in the age of the network, including meditation techniques, Buddhist philosophy and social engagement, with 495 episodes in the feed.

Episodes are released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 14 minutes. The website at buddhistgeeks.org describes the show as a Substack publication, and Apple Podcasts shows a 4.2 average from 401 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the 25 to 44 range, based on the show's subject matter and rating volume; this is an estimate only.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits wellbeing, meditation and mindfulness brands looking for a thoughtful audience.

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

Questions about Buddhist Geeks

How much does Buddhist Geeks charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and terms agreed with the host.

What is Buddhist Geeks about?

Buddhist Geeks is a podcast hosted by Vince Fakhoury Horn that explores evolving Dharma practice, meditation and Buddhist ideas in the age of the network, with episodes released about weekly.

How do I contact Buddhist Geeks 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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