Data Over Dogma is hosted by Bible scholar Dan McClellan and podcaster Dan Beecher, who examine what the Bible says, what it does not say, and its history. The show has 183 episodes released weekly, typically about 63 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Engaged Bible-curious audience with a loyal weekly following and strong ratings
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from about 1,500 ratings signals a dedicated listener base
- Weekly episodes of roughly an hour sustain long listening sessions
- Scholarly, irreverent hosts with a consistent audience across 183 episodes
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, topical analysis
- Tone
- irreverent, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The funding_links field is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as "Don't be a jerk...off?" and "Vancepocalypse Now" and the show's stated atheist and critical perspective on scripture indicate mild profanity and high political content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | dataoverdogmapod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1681418502 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML8571494714 |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hexegesis and Sexist Jesus? | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 4 min |
| Noah's Ark: 100% Unconfirmed | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 4 min |
| Old Testament God Bad, New Testament God Good? | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 2 min |
| Dan Tells Dan About Tel Dan | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 1 min |
| Vancepocalypse Now (and Paul's Spiritual Gifts) | 2026-09-14 | 54 min |
| Help Meet, Not Help Yourself | 2026-09-07 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
This ain't your pastor's Bible podcast. This is a deep interrogation of the book, and we're bringing receipts. Bible scholar Dr. Dan McClellan and atheist podcaster Dan Beecher team up to discover what the Bible actually says, what it decidedly doesn't say (even if everyone thinks it does), and explore the history of the most popular book of all time.
About Data Over Dogma
Data Over Dogma is a weekly podcast hosted by Bible scholar Dan McClellan and podcaster Dan Beecher, according to the show's feed and website. Each episode runs about an hour and examines what the Bible says, what it does not say, and the history behind the text. The show has released 183 episodes since April 2023, and its feed lists a weekly update cadence.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from about 1,500 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which suggests a substantial listener base. Listeners are estimated to be mostly English-speaking adults in the United States, drawn to scholarly and irreverent takes on scripture, though these figures are estimates rather than published data. Podcast Index popularity sits in the top bucket.
No sponsors are named in the feed or on the show's listings. Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits education, book, and history-related brands that can accommodate its political and religious content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Data Over Dogma can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Data Over Dogma
How much does Data Over Dogma charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from public signals, not the show's published pricing.
What is Data Over Dogma about?
Data Over Dogma is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan McClellan and Dan Beecher. It examines what the Bible says, what it does not say, and the history of the text, in episodes of about an hour.
How do I contact Data Over Dogma about sponsoring an episode?
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