Diet Soap, hosted by Douglas Lain, is a left-wing critical theory podcast from Sublation Media that discusses politics, philosophy, and the history of the left. It has 100 episodes in its feed with a roughly weekly cadence and median episodes of about 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A long-running, loyal audience of leftist critical theory listeners
- Ratings average 4.5 on Apple Podcasts across 160 ratings, showing an engaged audience.
- Episodes run about 80 minutes, which allows for extended host-read segments.
- The show has run since 2009 with 100 episodes in the feed and a steady weekly cadence.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- combative, discursive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is linked to Sublation Media, a publisher, and has no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode 712 is titled 'Thomas Jefferson was a HERO!' and the show is an openly partisan left-wing critique, which makes it politically charged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.podomatic.com/podcasts/dietsoap |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id312640499 |
| RSS feed | dietsoap.podomatic.com/rss2.xml |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 712: Thomas Jefferson was a HERO! | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 23 min |
| Episode 711: Ashley Says: We Must Become Gods | 2026-10-09 | 51 min |
| Episode 710: Sublation, Platypus, the Campaign, and COMPACT??? | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 709: Matt McManus on the Need for Utopia | 2026-09-25 | 58 min |
| Episode 708: Have the Children Learned? | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 45 min |
| Episode 707: Lukacs , Formalism and the Avant Garde | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Diet Soap podcast began in 2009 in response to the economic crisis of 2008. Since then it has gone through many transformations, including becoming the podcast for a critical theory imprint out of the UK. Today the Diet Soap podcast is running under its original name for Sublation Media. Sublation Media includes a book publishing effort for critical theory and left politics, a magazine that…
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About Diet Soap - a podcast
Diet Soap is a critical theory and left politics podcast that began in 2009 and now runs under Sublation Media, a publisher of books and a magazine on theory and politics. The show is hosted by Douglas Lain, and the Sublation Media brand also includes YouTube videos. The feed lists 100 episodes released on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 80 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 160 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars.
Listeners of the show are estimated to be mainly adults interested in philosophy and left politics, with most likely in the United States. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. The feed shows no named sponsors and no funding links. Sponsorship is not visible in the source data.
A host-read mid-roll ad would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This format suits publishers, book sellers, and academic or educational products seeking a dedicated audience. Source data: the RSS feed, Podomatic page, and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Diet Soap - a podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Diet Soap - a podcast
How much does Diet Soap charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are not published in the feed.
What is Diet Soap about?
Diet Soap is a left-wing podcast on critical theory, politics, and philosophy, run by Douglas Lain under Sublation Media. It has discussed topics like Adorno, the Jacobins, and the Soviet avant-garde.
How do I contact Diet Soap about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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