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Calmversations is hosted by Benjamin Boyce and covers politics, philosophy, culture and history through long-form interviews with guests on contested topics. The show has 765 episodes released roughly every six days, with a median length of about 92 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode, with an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 382 ratings.

Why brands sponsor Calmversations

Long-form debate audience of 382 Apple raters, sponsoring contested political and philosophical conversations

  • 765 episodes since December 2018 with a steady release about every six days
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 382 ratings, suggesting an engaged listener base
  • Median episode length near 92 minutes gives ample room for a host-read mid-roll
Best forbooks and education brandssubscription or newsletter products for thoughtful readers
Watch forHigh political and controversial content; brand safety review is needed before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics45%
Books and Literature20%
Society20%
Religion and Spirituality15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
thoughtful, contrarian
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
75 to 115 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 382 Apple ratings places the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000 downloads), supported by 765 episodes, a multi-year archive, and an Anchor/Spotify hosting platform; no sponsor signals to adjust downward.
Audience asks aboutWhat does a given guest argue about the US Constitution or government?How does a historical or philosophical idea apply to modern politics?What is the host's take on a current controversy?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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; funding_links is empty and the description lists only social and video platforms.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Recent titles cover eugenics, white identity and Zionism (for example 's09e01 | Eugenics, and Other Heresies'), a deliberately contested political range, though the feed carries no explicit flag and episodes are not marked explicit.

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: 35 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

“Talk calmly, and carry a quick wit.” benjaminaboyce on youtube, twitter, odysee, bitchute, rumble
Calmversations's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Calmversations

Calmversations is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Benjamin Boyce, covering politics, philosophy, history and culture through conversations with guests on contested topics. The feed lists 765 episodes released roughly every six days, with a median episode length of about 92 minutes. Recent episodes include discussions of the US Constitution, eugenics and Zionism, with guests such as Wanjiru Njoya and Brian Chau.

The show is distributed through Spotify for Podcasters and carries an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 382 ratings, according to the Apple listing. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Its listeners are likely to skew toward adults interested in politics and ideas, but this is an estimate and not published data.

No sponsors were found in the feed, and the description names no advertising partners. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. This suits book publishers, education providers and subscription products aimed at engaged readers who are comfortable with contested debate.

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

Questions about Calmversations

How much does Calmversations charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Calmversations about?

Calmversations is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Benjamin Boyce, covering politics, philosophy, history and culture. Guests discuss contested topics in episodes that run about 90 minutes.

How do I contact Calmversations 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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