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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

Hosted by Kira Dineen

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast is hosted by Kira Dineen and produced by Gene Pool Media. It covers genetics research, CRISPR, rare diseases and genetic counseling through interviews with geneticists and clinicians. The show has 416 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

A 400-episode genetics show trusted by clinicians and patients alike

  • Weekly episodes since 2014 with an audience of genetics professionals and patients
  • Award-winning show, recognized as Best Science and Medicine Podcast in 2020, 2021 and 2022
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 164 ratings, with 144 five-star reviews
Best forhealth and genetic testing brandsbiotech and diagnostics companieseducation and career-training products
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and no download data is published.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science70%
Health & Fitness25%
Education5%
Formats
interview, mock counseling session, solo explainer
Tone
informative, professional
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 37 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 164 Apple ratings suggest 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a weekly cadence over 416 episodes and a show that has run since 2014, partly offset by a mid-tier Podbean host and no named sponsors.
Audience asks abouthow new CRISPR therapies workhow genetic testing is covered by insurancewhat genetic counselors do
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover genetic testing, rare diseases and cancer genetics in an educational register, with no flags in the explicit field.

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: 83 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

D iscover N ew A dvances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For 14 years, multi-award winning podcast ”DNA Today” has brought you the voices of leaders in genetics. Host Kira Dineen brings her genetics expertise to interview geneticists, genetic counselors, patient advocates, biotech leaders, researchers, and more. ***Best Science and Medicine…
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast is hosted by Kira Dineen and produced by Gene Pool Media, which runs a science podcast network. The show covers genetics research, CRISPR, rare diseases, prenatal testing and genetic counseling, mixing guest interviews with mock counseling sessions. According to the show's website and feed, it has released 416 episodes, updated weekly, with a median episode length of about 34 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show at 4.7 stars from 164 ratings, and the show has won several awards. Audience figures are estimates only: based on rating counts, the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, skewing toward adults with a professional or patient interest in genetics. No sponsors appear in the feed.

At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship suits health technology, genetic testing and biotech brands that want to reach a specialist audience.

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

Questions about DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

How much does DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast 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 roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast about?

The show covers genetics research, CRISPR, rare diseases and genetic counseling. It features interviews with geneticists, counselors and patient advocates, plus mock counseling sessions.

How do I contact DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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