Friendly Atheist Podcast
Friendly Atheist Podcast, hosted by Hemant Mehta with Jessica Bluemke Greiff, covers news, politics and pop culture through an atheist and secular lens, including religion-related stories. The show has 681 episodes, released weekly, typically running about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged secular audience of 20,000+ per episode, with weekly cadence and a strong ratings base
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,483 ratings with a 4.6 average, a sign of an active and committed listener base.
- A weekly schedule over more than 680 episodes gives a predictable placement rhythm for campaigns.
- Long-form episodes of about 75 minutes allow for a full host-read mid-roll with room for context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, story roundup
- Tone
- critical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 80 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
The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles cover political and religious controversy, such as '653 - This Megachurch Has Eyes Everywhere' and '641 - The Downfall of Jackson Lahmeyer'.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/friendly-atheist-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id888637335 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/friendly-atheist-podcast |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 657 - Satanic Invocations Provoke Backlash | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 17 min |
| 656 - The Grifty Legacy of Jim Bakker | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 9 min |
| 655 - Noah's Ark Was Not "100% Confirmed" | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 20 min |
| 654 - Jehovah's Witnesses Gut Their Blood Ban | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 15 min |
| 653 - This Megachurch Has Eyes Everywhere | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 13 min |
| 652 - Can White Evangelicals Be Defended? | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.
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About Friendly Atheist Podcast
Friendly Atheist Podcast is a long-running weekly show hosted by Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff, according to the feed and the Art19 hosting page. The show covers news, politics and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion, and it is the official podcast of FriendlyAtheist.com. It has 681 episodes, releases weekly, and typically runs about 75 minutes.
The show holds a 4.6 average from 1,483 ratings on Apple Podcasts, per the Apple listing. Listeners are estimated to be mostly US-based adults in the 25 to 44 range, with a skew toward men. These figures are estimates and are not published by the show. No sponsors appear in the recent feed.
Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which supports a host-read mid-roll rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits brands in books, education and nonprofit campaigns seeking an engaged secular audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Friendly Atheist Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Friendly Atheist Podcast
How much does Friendly Atheist Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show, and this range is an estimate.
What is Friendly Atheist Podcast about?
The show covers news, politics and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff host it weekly, and it is the official podcast of FriendlyAtheist.com.
How do I contact Friendly Atheist Podcast 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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