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Critical Care Time is hosted by Dr Cyrus Askin and Dr Nick Mark, two intensivists who cover critical care physiology, practical pearls, expert interviews and literature reviews for ICU, ED and EMS clinicians. The show has 95 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of about 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Critical Care Time

Reach working intensivists and ICU clinicians during long clinical shifts

  • Listeners are practicing critical care clinicians who listen to deep dives into physiology and practical pearls
  • Hosts are triple board-certified intensivists whose 320 Apple ratings average 4.9 out of 5
  • Episodes run about 90 minutes, giving a sponsor a long, attentive listening window
Best formedical device and equipment brandscontinuing medical education and clinical training productshealthcare staffing and recruitment
Watch forMedical audience is narrow, so reach is modest and pharmaceutical promotion may face regulatory limits.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness55%
Education35%
Science10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, expert interview, solo monologue, literature review
Tone
educational, technical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 320 Apple ratings for a show about 3 years old places it in the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted up one band for its age, supported by a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a biweekly cadence.
Audience asks abouthow to manage specific ICU conditionswhich physiology concepts apply at the bedsidehow to approach airway and ventilation decisions
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other20%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles cover clinical topics such as toxicology, brain death and ICU care, which involve medical discussion of drugs and severe illness, though no explicit flag is set.

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

Benchmark score: 73 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Critical Care Time is the podcast for everyone who cares for the critically Ill. Whether you work in an ICU, a Med-Surg unit, an ED, a PACU or the back of an ambulance - Dr. Cyrus Askin & Dr. Nick Mark provide practical insights and useful tips to enhance your skillset. They are triple board-certified intensivists who love patient care and teaching. Journey with them through deep dives into…
Critical Care Time's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Critical Care Time

Critical Care Time is a podcast for clinicians who care for critically ill patients, including those working in ICUs, emergency departments, post-anesthesia units and EMS. Hosted by Dr Cyrus Askin and Dr Nick Mark, both described on the show's Acast page as triple board-certified intensivists, it combines physiology deep dives, practical pearls, expert interviews and reviews of the literature. The feed lists 95 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 90 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 320 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the show has been listed there since June 2023. Listener figures are estimates only: the show appears to reach roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly clinicians in the United States and other English-speaking countries. No sponsors were seen in the feed, and the show does not publish download numbers.

A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode based on those download estimates. The show suits sponsors selling clinical equipment, medical education or healthcare staffing to intensivists and critical care nurses.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Critical Care Time can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Critical Care Time

How much does Critical Care Time charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. The exact price is set by the show, so confirm the rate directly before booking.

What is Critical Care Time about?

Critical Care Time is a medical education podcast for clinicians who care for critically ill patients. Hosts Cyrus Askin and Nick Mark cover physiology, clinical pearls, expert interviews and literature reviews.

How do I contact Critical Care Time 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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