Cognitive Dissonance, hosted by Tom Curry, is a comedy podcast that applies skepticism and critical thinking to news, politics, religion and social issues, with an irreverent, opinionated tone. It has 951 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimate), with a host-read rate of about $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Sharp skeptical comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience of 951 episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 4,033 ratings signals an engaged, long-running listener base.
- Weekly episodes averaging about an hour give a sponsor time for a full host-read segment.
- Strong fit for audiences drawn to skepticism, media criticism and political commentary.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, interview
- Tone
- irreverent, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Website links a Patreon page ('Be our Patron') and the feed has no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit (1) and episode titles cover contested political figures and campaigns, so brand safety reviews are needed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | dissonancepod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id432165463 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/30959/destinations/64730.xm… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Show No Show | 2026-10-12 | 5 min |
| Episode 942: Recording Live from the Hospital | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 941: Technology and Loneliness | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 2 min |
| Episode 940: Fact Check with Seth Andrews | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 11 min |
| Episode 939: Bravely Hiding in a Catering Truck | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 11 min |
| No Show This Week - September 7th | 2026-09-07 | 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.
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About Cognitive Dissonance
Cognitive Dissonance is a comedy podcast hosted by Tom Curry that brings critical thinking, skepticism and irreverence to news, politics, religion and social issues, according to the show's website. The feed lists 951 episodes, updated roughly weekly, with median episodes running about 66 minutes.
The show holds a 4.8 average on Apple Podcasts from 4,033 ratings. Based on these signals, the team estimates roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode; podcasts do not publish download figures, so this is an estimate. Listeners are likely to be adults interested in politics and skepticism, mostly in the United States.
No sponsors appear in the recent feed. Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode, which buys a single spoken ad read to an engaged, opinionated audience. Brands comfortable with explicit, politically charged content should consider it.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cognitive Dissonance can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cognitive Dissonance
How much does Cognitive Dissonance charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250. Exact rates are set by the show, so confirm directly.
What is Cognitive Dissonance about?
Cognitive Dissonance is a comedy podcast that applies skepticism and critical thinking to news, politics, religion and social issues, hosted by Tom Curry, with episodes released about weekly.
How do I contact Cognitive Dissonance about sponsoring an episode?
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