Conversations with Tyler is an interview podcast hosted by economist Tyler Cowen and produced by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Each episode explores the work of a guest thinker, covering economics, history and ideas. The show has 303 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
A long-running, highly rated economics interview show with a dedicated audience
- 2,479 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average across 303 episodes since 2015.
- Biweekly interviews with economists, historians and writers, averaging about 54 minutes.
- Listeners are engaged thinkers who follow long-form conversations closely.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation
- Tone
- intellectual, probing
- 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 invites donations and a newsletter signup, with no funding links in the feed.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover economics, history and ideas, with occasional references to fraud and crises (for example, 'Annie Lowrey on the Time Tax, Fraud, and Rationing by Paperwork'), and no explicit flags.
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 | www.conversationswithtyler.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id983795625 |
| RSS feed | cowenconvos.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Liaquat Ahamed on Financial Crises, Gold, and the Lessons of 1873 | 2026-10-14 | 45 min |
| Luis Garicano on Spain, Europe, and the Future of Work | 2026-09-30 | 51 min |
| Gita Gopinath on Trade, Currencies, and Economic Transformation | 2026-09-23 | 56 min |
| Annie Lowrey on the Time Tax, Fraud, and Rationing by Paperwork | 2026-09-16 | 56 min |
| Jared Diamond on Leaders, Luck, and Irreplaceability | 2026-09-09 | 52 min |
| Michael Moritz on Origin Stories, Exile, and Obsessive Curiosity | 2026-09-02 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Tyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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About Conversations with Tyler
Conversations with Tyler is a long-running interview podcast hosted by economist Tyler Cowen and produced by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, according to the feed and the show website. Each episode explores the work and ideas of a guest thinker, from economic history to technology and the arts. The show has released 303 episodes since 2015, currently on a biweekly schedule, with typical episodes running about 54 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,479 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listener demographics are not published; based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode and skews toward educated, economically minded listeners in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors to date, so the show is best suited to brands willing to be early sponsors.
Host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. This fits financial services, books, education and B2B brands looking for a thoughtful audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Conversations with Tyler can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Conversations with Tyler
How much does Conversations with Tyler charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Conversations with Tyler about?
The show features economist Tyler Cowen in long interviews with thinkers about their work, covering economics, history, technology and ideas. New episodes arrive roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact Conversations with Tyler about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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