Contemplify, hosted by Paul Swanson, is a contemplative podcast that explores the examined life through conversations with scholars, creatives and master teachers. It has 193 episodes released roughly every 19 days, with typical episodes running about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged contemplative listeners attentive to long, reflective conversations
- Episodes average about an hour, giving sponsor messages room to be heard in context.
- Apple Podcasts shows 182 ratings with a 4.8 average, signalling a loyal listener base.
- A 193-episode archive with steady releases since 2016 offers long-term discoverability.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, book discussion
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists a Support page but no funding links appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover poetry, memoir and contemplative parenting with no flags; the description notes listening responsibly with a pint in hand, a tongue-in-cheek reference to drinking.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | contemplify.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1136340584 |
| RSS feed | contemplify.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gardner on Poverty Creek Journal | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 2 min |
| Noah Davis on The Last Beast We Revel In | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 7 min |
| Todd Goddard on Jim Harrison (author of Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, | 2026-08-01 | 1 h 3 min |
| Sasha Waters on Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World | 2026-07-01 | 57 min |
| Beverly Lanzetta on Birthing a New Mysticism | 2026-05-20 | 1 h 14 min |
| Dr. Liza J. Rankow on Soul Medicine for a Fractured World | 2026-05-01 | 1 h 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.
The Contemplify podcast kindles the examined life for contemplatives in the world. Through artful musings & conversations with scholars, creatives, and master teachers each episode delivers a subtly intoxicating* exchange on the contemplative lifestyle with practical takeaways to emulate in daily life. Host, Paul Swanson, is a husband, father and contemplative educator at the Center for Action…
About Contemplify
Contemplify is a contemplative podcast hosted by Paul Swanson, a contemplative educator at the Center for Action and Contemplation, as described on the show's website. Each episode pairs conversation with scholars, creatives and teachers on the examined life, with recent guests discussing topics such as Mary Oliver, Jim Harrison and liturgies of the wild. The feed shows 193 episodes, a bimonthly release frequency and a median length of about an hour.
Apple Podcasts lists 182 ratings with a 4.8 average, and listeners are estimated to be mostly older adults interested in spirituality and literature, based on the show's content. The feed and website name no sponsors, and the show's contact page lists a direct email for enquiries. Estimated downloads run 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which points to a sponsor rate of about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
This show suits brands selling mindfulness products, books, journals or other reflective goods that want to reach a thoughtful, faith-adjacent audience. Brands should expect a personal, slow-paced show and a small listener base that rewards authentic endorsements.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Contemplify can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Contemplify
How much does Contemplify charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Contemplify does not publish rates. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall in a range of about $40 to $200 per episode.
What is Contemplify about?
Contemplify is a contemplative podcast hosted by Paul Swanson that features conversations with scholars, creatives and teachers about living the examined life, with about 193 episodes so far.
How do I contact Contemplify 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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