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Curiosity Weekly

Podcast · www.discovery.com · EN
Hosted by Samantha Yammine

Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine, breaks down recent scientific research in plain language, with expert interviews on neuroscience, climate tech, AI and genetics. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released weekly, typically 25 to 31 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Curiosity Weekly

Weekly science explainers from a major network, trusted by curious adult listeners

  • Over 1,000 episodes released weekly, with 2020 to 2026 history and steady cadence.
  • Expert interviews across neuroscience, climate tech, AI and genetics suit thoughtful brand messaging.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 921 ratings signals an engaged, satisfied audience.
Best forhealth and wellness brandstechnology and consumer electronicsawareness campaigns
Watch forHosted by a large network, so inventory and sponsorship policies may be stricter than for independent shows.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science70%
Health & Fitness15%
Technology & Computing10%
Nature5%
Formats
interview, explainer, narrative
Tone
curious, accessible
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
25 to 31 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 921 places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted for a show with 1,635 Apple episodes and a corporate publisher; the Acast hosting and weekly cadence support the estimate.
Audience asks aboutHow does this scientific discovery work?What does current research say about the human body?How are new technologies changing science?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Discovery, a network that owns the show.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover science topics such as reproductive health, cocaine in waterways and a shark attack, handled in an educational register with no explicit flag.

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: 44 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the…
Curiosity Weekly's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Curiosity Weekly

Curiosity Weekly is a science podcast from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine, according to the RSS feed and the Discovery website. Each episode breaks down recent research in neuroscience, climate tech, AI and genetics for listeners without a science background, through expert interviews and investigations. The show has published 1,000 episodes in its feed since April 2020, released weekly, with typical episodes running 25 to 31 minutes.

The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 921 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Based on those signals, listeners are estimated to be adults interested in science and health, mostly in the United States, though these figures are estimates rather than published data. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is published by Discovery.

Brands in health, technology and consumer products looking to reach a curious, educated audience could consider sponsoring. Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $90 to $625 per episode.

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

Questions about Curiosity Weekly

How much does Curiosity Weekly charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and should be confirmed with the show.

What is Curiosity Weekly about?

Curiosity Weekly is a Discovery science podcast hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. It explains recent scientific research in plain language, covering topics such as neuroscience, climate tech, AI and genetics.

How do I contact Curiosity Weekly 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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