Dystopia Now is a co-hosted show by comedian Kate Willett and academic Emile Torres, examining the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and tech billionaires. It has 74 episodes, released weekly, with a median episode length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.
Engaged tech-skeptic audience hearing weekly critiques of Silicon Valley power
- Weekly show with 74 episodes and roughly 50-minute episodes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 177 ratings
- Episodes cover AI, surveillance pricing and platform economics
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- satirical, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Feed lists no funding links, but episode 'PATREON PREVIEW: Surveillance Pricing with Zephyr Teachout' indicates a Patreon membership tier.
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Feed is flagged explicit (explicit=1); titles such as 'Empire of Orgasm' and 'Altman Attack: What is Violence?' cover adult and violent subject matter in discussion form.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sites.libsyn.com/566555 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1794217765 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/566555/rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Criti-hype and Consciousness (ft. Dr. Alexander Thomas) | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 9 min |
| "Empire of Orgasm" with Ellen Huet | 2026-10-06 | 44 min |
| AI Safety Hits the Mainstream | 2026-09-24 | 48 min |
| The Heir to SBF: Leopold Aschenbrenner and the collapse of Situational | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 2 min |
| Medical Skepticism & More with Alaina Bamfield | 2026-08-28 | 49 min |
| Enshittification and Reverse Centaurs: Cory Doctorow on How Tech Platf | 2026-08-21 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Dystopia Now is a show where a comedian (Kate Willett) and an academic (Emile Torres) explore the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and tech billionaires shaping our country, our world, and our future.
About Dystopia Now
Dystopia Now is a podcast hosted by comedian Kate Willett and academic Emile Torres, as described on the show's Libsyn website and feed. Each episode explores the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and the tech billionaires shaping the country and the future, with guests including Cory Doctorow, Taylor Lorenz and Alex Hanna. The show has 74 episodes and releases roughly weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 177 ratings. Based on these signals, listener numbers are estimated rather than published: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience that appears to lean toward tech-policy and critical-culture listeners in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show offers a Patreon tier.
Sponsoring an episode is estimated at $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range. This suits brands seeking an engaged, critically minded audience interested in technology and society.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dystopia Now can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dystopia Now
How much does Dystopia Now charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing is not published and should be confirmed with the show.
What is Dystopia Now about?
Dystopia Now is a podcast by Kate Willett and Emile Torres that explores the philosophies and religions of Silicon Valley and tech billionaires. Episodes cover AI, surveillance, platform power and related society topics.
How do I contact Dystopia Now 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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