CONFLICTED
CONFLICTED is hosted by Aimen Dean, a former Al Qaeda member turned MI6 spy, and Thomas Small, a former monk turned filmmaker. The show covers the Middle East, fundamentalism, war and geopolitics through first-hand experience. It has 240 episodes, released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-form Middle East and geopolitics analysis from two first-hand voices
- 240 episodes with a steady release rhythm of about one every four days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 497 ratings, with 426 five-star reviews
- Hosts bring first-hand experience of jihadism, intelligence work and monastic life
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, analysis
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 80 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
Episode titles such as 'Carlos the Jackal: The World's First Super-Terrorist' and 'Trump's Strangulation Strategy' cover war, terrorism and contested politics.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NSR5328487243?selected=… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1443491069 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/NSR5328487243 |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Taiz: The Yemeni City That Refuses to Surrender | 2026-10-15 | 59 min |
| We’re Addicted to Security, and It’s Destroying Us | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 14 min |
| Adrian Wooldridge: Can Liberalism Save Itself? | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 23 min |
| The Real Geopolitics of Sudan’s Civil War | 2026-10-06 | 53 min |
| The Middle East Braces for Escalation | 2026-10-02 | 57 min |
| Carlos the Jackal: The World’s First Super-Terrorist | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together Aimen Dean and Thomas Small unpack the realities of war, fundamentalism and their global implications through first-hand experience.
About CONFLICTED
CONFLICTED is a long-form podcast hosted by Aimen Dean, a former Al Qaeda member turned MI6 spy, and Thomas Small, a former monk turned filmmaker, according to the show description on the feed. The show examines war, fundamentalism and their global consequences in the Middle East and beyond, with episodes on Yemen, Sudan, Libya and the history of the Crusades.
The show has 240 episodes and releases roughly every four days, with a median episode length of about 66 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.6 average rating from 497 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults interested in history and geopolitics, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; these figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from $90 to $625 per episode. This suits brands in defence, security, education and book publishing that want to reach a serious, long-established audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. CONFLICTED can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about CONFLICTED
How much does CONFLICTED charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is CONFLICTED about?
CONFLICTED is a podcast hosted by Aimen Dean and Thomas Small that explores war, fundamentalism and geopolitics in the Middle East and beyond, drawing on their first-hand experience.
How do I contact CONFLICTED about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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