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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Hosted by Daniel Whiteson, Kelly Weinersmith

Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe, hosted by scientists Daniel Whiteson and Kelly Weinersmith, explains physics, astronomy and biology topics in accessible depth. The show has 852 episodes, releases about every two days, and runs roughly 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Science podcast with 852 episodes and a loyal iHeart-network audience

  • Releases roughly every two days, giving sponsors steady placement across a long archive.
  • Episodes run about 52 minutes, leaving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 2,476 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
Best foreducation and learning productsconsumer technology and gadgetsscience museum and book campaigns
Watch forAudience download figures are estimates; the show is network-published and sponsorship may route through iHeart.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science70%
Education20%
Technology & Computing10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
Tone
curious, accessible
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple ratings_count of 2,476 falls in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, the show is over five years old, carries iHeartPodcasts network and Omny hosting, and Podcast Index popularity is 9.
Audience asks aboutHow does dark matter and dark energy work?Can we simulate or explain the universe?What are the origins of life and other unusual science questions?
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the iHeartPodcasts network is listed as publisher but no ad segments are named in titles or description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover physics, biology and science policy such as 'Addiction (featuring Dr. Marcelo Wood)' and 'Should the government be hiding aliens?' 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: 50 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe is a science podcast hosted by scientists Daniel Whiteson and Kelly Weinersmith. Each episode explains topics ranging from particles and black holes to ecosystems and parasites, often featuring guest researchers. The feed lists 852 episodes released about every two days, with a median length of roughly 52 minutes.

The show is published by iHeartPodcasts and hosted on Omny. Apple Podcasts shows 2,476 ratings with an average of 4.7. Audience figures are estimates only: based on these ratings and the show's age, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly in the United States, with a science-curious audience across adult age bands.

No sponsors were visible in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in education, consumer technology and science publishing should consider it.

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

Questions about Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

How much does Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, using $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe about?

The show explains science topics such as physics, astronomy, biology and ecosystems in accessible depth. Hosts Daniel Whiteson and Kelly Weinersmith often invite researchers as guests, and listener question episodes appear regularly.

How do I contact Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team directly from the listing.

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