Close All Tabs, produced by KQED and hosted by Morgan Sung, is a tech and culture podcast examining how internet trends, AI and social platforms shape real-world life. It has 92 episodes released roughly every five days, typically 35 to 45 minutes long. Estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; estimated rate $140 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
A KQED tech and culture show explaining the internet to a 25 to 44 audience
- Weekly-plus cadence of roughly 35 to 45 minute episodes, with 92 episodes archived
- Public media backing from KQED and a Podcast Index popularity score of 9
- Strong topical fit for AI, software and consumer tech brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, narrative, co-hosted segment
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links list is empty and the description names no sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover AI, online politics and the Emily Hart saga without explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit (explicit 0), and political content such as 'Is the government watching what I post?' is present.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kqed.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id214663465 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC6993880386 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Are Chatbots Harming Our Relationships? | Close All Tabs Presents | 2026-10-14 | 26 min |
| Influencers Are Peddling Peptides, but Is Tanmaxxing Worth the Risk? | 2026-10-07 | 41 min |
| Can We Cool Data Centers With… Pee? | 2026-09-30 | 35 min |
| AI, Artists, and the Future of Creative Work from Life, Automated | Cl | 2026-09-23 | 52 min |
| Save or Scroll: Fake NFL Players, Girly Coding, AI Music Scams and Com | 2026-09-16 | 42 min |
| Close All Tabs Presents Snap Judgment: Runaway Car | 2026-09-09 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all. How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung pulls from experts,…
About Close All Tabs
Close All Tabs is a KQED podcast hosted by tech journalist Morgan Sung, who writes about social platforms and how they shape culture. Episodes examine internet trends, AI, memes and online politics, according to the show description and the KQED feed. The show has 92 episodes released about every five days, usually 35 to 45 minutes long.
Apple Podcasts lists 156 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, and the feed shows a weekly update schedule. Listeners are estimated to skew toward adults aged 25 to 34, mostly in the United States; these are estimates, not published figures. No sponsors are named in the feed or the description.
Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, which puts a host-read mid-roll at about $140 to $630 per episode. The show suits technology, software and AI brands looking for an engaged, culturally literate audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the KQED show description and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Close All Tabs can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Close All Tabs
How much does Close All Tabs charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $140 to $630. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and placement.
What is Close All Tabs about?
Close All Tabs is a podcast hosted by Morgan Sung that explores how internet culture, AI and social platforms shape everyday life. Episodes cover trends, memes and the politics of online spaces.
How do I contact Close All Tabs 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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