Febrile is an infectious diseases podcast hosted by Sara Dong. Each episode uses consult questions to explore ID clinical reasoning, diagnostics and antimicrobial management. The show has 136 episodes, releasing roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Estimated host-read rate is $40 to $200 per episode.
A clinician-focused infectious diseases show with a highly rated, engaged professional audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 191 ratings, with 185 five-star reviews
- 136 episodes with a consistent 14-day cadence since December 2020
- Median episode length of about 38 minutes allows focused, uninterrupted attention
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, case-based discussion, conference recap
- Tone
- educational, technical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover clinical infectious disease topics, with one episode on single-payer healthcare through an ID lens.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | febrilepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1544626580 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/febrilepodcast/ |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 136: Single-Payer Healthcare Through an ID Lens | 2026-10-12 | 38 min |
| 135: Most Missed Qs with PIDFC Spring 2026 Champions | 2026-09-28 | 45 min |
| 134: A Day in the Life: ID Private Practice | 2026-09-14 | 37 min |
| 133: Pump and Circumstance: An update on VAD/MCS infections | 2026-05-11 | 24 min |
| 132: Not Your Average Brodie | 2026-03-30 | 14 min |
| 131: Do the H.U.S.T.L.E. | 2026-03-16 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
An infectious diseases podcast! We use consult questions to dive into ID clinical reasoning, diagnostics, and antimicrobial management! Consult Notes and more information available at http://febrilepodcast.com/
About Febrile
Febrile is an infectious diseases podcast hosted by Sara Dong, according to the show feed and the Febrile website. Each episode uses consult questions to examine clinical reasoning, diagnostics and antimicrobial management, and the show's own description cites consult notes as companion material. The feed lists 136 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median running time of roughly 38 minutes.
The show is rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts from 191 ratings, with 185 of them five stars. Listeners are likely clinicians, trainees and other health professionals; this audience profile is an estimate, not published data. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. No sponsors were found in the feed, which suggests the show has not yet run a commercial program.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, roughly the cost of reaching a few thousand targeted listeners. Brands in clinical education, diagnostics or medical reference tools are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Febrile can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Febrile
How much does Febrile charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Febrile's estimated host-read mid-roll rate is $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.
What is Febrile about?
Febrile is an infectious diseases podcast hosted by Sara Dong. It uses consult questions to cover clinical reasoning, diagnostics and antimicrobial management, with episodes about every two weeks.
How do I contact Febrile 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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