Flow Radio
Flow Radio, hosted by Steven Kotler and Rian Doris of the Flow Research Collective, covers the science of flow, peak performance, and brain research. It has 136 episodes, released about every 30 days, typically running 50 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Science-led audience of performance-minded professionals with a strong Apple rating
- 166 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal for an engaged niche show
- Weekly-updated feed with 136 episodes since 2021, giving a long back catalogue of evergreen content
- Episodes run around 60 minutes, enough time for a host-read integration with context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, inquisitive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website point to the nonprofit Flow Research Collective and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and episode titles cover neuroscience, leadership and performance, with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.flowresearchcollective.com/?utm_source=podca… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1520229508 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/eda44f50/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Neuroscience of Flow, Reconsidered: The Brain Has No Switch | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 32 min |
| The Body Does Not Keep the Score | 2026-08-05 | 1 h 17 min |
| The Science of Team Synchrony: Why Most Teams Are Delusional About Per | 2026-01-19 | 47 min |
| When Learning Becomes Procrastination: How Brilliant Minds Delay the W | 2025-11-29 | 51 min |
| Scaling Flow: What Google and Summit Know About High-Speed Teams | 2025-09-30 | 57 min |
| How Your Brain Predicts Reality | Flow, Intuition & Mental Flexibility | 2025-08-29 | 1 h 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 30 days.
Flow Research Collective Radio is a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock the upper edge of your potential. Join New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and Co-Founder of the Flow Research Collective, Rian Doris as they attempt to decode the science of peak performance and flow with world leading experts on the topic.
About Flow Radio
Flow Radio is a science-led podcast from the Flow Research Collective, hosted by Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author, and Rian Doris, co-founder of the collective. Episodes explore the neuroscience of flow, peak performance, intuition and creativity through interviews with researchers and practitioners. The feed lists 136 episodes since August 2021, with episodes released about monthly and typically running 50 to 60 minutes.
The show has 166 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.7 average, according to the Apple listing. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings and show age, we estimate roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew toward professionals interested in performance, leadership and science. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is hosted on Anchor, with no funding links listed.
A host-read mid-roll sponsorship at these estimates would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. That suits brands in productivity, learning, wellness or executive development that want to reach a focused, science-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Flow Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Flow Radio
How much does Flow Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price card.
What is Flow Radio about?
Flow Radio explores the science of flow, peak performance, intuition and creativity. Steven Kotler and Rian Doris interview researchers and practitioners about how the brain performs at its best.
How do I contact Flow Radio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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