Clever, hosted by designer Amy Devers, offers candid conversations with designers, culture-makers and creative forces about their career paths, with a darker-side spinoff, Clever Confidential. The show has 358 episodes, released about weekly, with a median length of roughly 62 minutes. Estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode (estimated), rate about $40 to $200 per episode.
Thoughtful design conversations with a loyal, highly rated creative audience
- Consistent weekly cadence across 358 episodes since 2016.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 469 ratings.
- Guests span design, architecture, craft and culture, appealing to creative professionals.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative
- Tone
- candid, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 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
The feed carries an explicit flag, and Clever Confidential covers sordid and dark stories, including true crime.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cleverpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1106679693 |
| RSS feed | rss.acast.com/clever |
Benchmark score: 19 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 189: Clodagh on the Twist & Turns of Her Extraordinary Life & Care | 2026-09-15 | 50 min |
| Ep. 41: Ini Archibong [encore] | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep. 215: Kinfolk’s Idris Brewster Uses AR to Empower Collective Memory | 2026-07-28 | 57 min |
| Ep. 89: VP of Google Hardware Design Ivy Ross [encore] | 2026-07-21 | 56 min |
| Ep. 165: Talking Shop with Podcast Powerhouse Avery Trufelman [encore] | 2026-07-07 | 1 h 11 min |
| Ep. 29: Gary Hustwit [encore] | 2026-06-30 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 34 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Clever is an award-winning, independent podcast that offers a window into the humanity behind the design of the world around us. In each episode, designer Amy Devers has candid and revealing conversations with the visionaries, culture-makers, and creative forces who shape our world and inform our society. Through a disarming mix of raw candor and honest shop-talk, Clever peels back the layers to…
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About Clever with Amy Devers
Clever is an independent podcast hosted by designer Amy Devers, according to the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode features candid conversations with designers, architects, culture-makers and other creative figures about their paths and work. The spinoff Clever Confidential examines the darker and lesser-told stories of design history, according to the show description.
The feed lists 358 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 62 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 469 ratings with an average of 4.6. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is likely reaching roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, based on rating volume and show age.
The feed contains no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, suiting design tools, studios and creative education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Clever with Amy Devers can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Clever with Amy Devers
How much does Clever with Amy Devers charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode on Starbooked. Final rates depend on the agreed format and placement.
What is Clever with Amy Devers about?
The show features candid conversations with designers, architects and culture-makers about their creative careers. Its spinoff, Clever Confidential, covers darker and lesser-told stories from design history.
How do I contact Clever with Amy Devers about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Once unlocked, you can reach out directly about a sponsorship.
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