GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast
GeriPal, hosted by Alex Smith and Eric Widera, is a geriatrics and palliative medicine podcast for healthcare professionals. Episodes feature researchers and clinicians discussing new studies, drugs and policy in aging and end-of-life care. The show has 420 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 47 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach geriatric and palliative care clinicians through a weekly CME-eligible podcast
- 420 episodes with a weekly cadence and a Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 302 ratings.
- Episodes run about 47 minutes, giving time for a host-read mid-roll with context.
- Audience is described on the site as over 35,000 people per month interested in geriatrics and palliative care.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, news commentary
- Tone
- informative, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The site links a donation page and CME credits, but no funding links appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes discuss end-of-life care, medical aid in dying and drug trials (e.g. 'Hot New Drugs in Palliative Care'), and policy such as the NIH shakeup, but the content is clinical and professional.
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 | www.geripal.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1164272877 |
| RSS feed | geripal.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Can We Prevent Cognitive Decline in Aging? Multi-Domain Trials with La | 2026-10-15 | 47 min |
| When to Start or Stop Statins in Older Adults: Tim Anderson, Rita Redb | 2026-10-08 | 46 min |
| Hot New Drugs in Palliative Care: Max Stevenson, Alex McPherson, and N | 2026-10-01 | 51 min |
| Interactive Maps of Aging: Judy Salerno and Lindsay Goldman | 2026-09-24 | 42 min |
| Flu, COVID, RSV, & Shingles Vaccines in Older Adults: Ken Schmader and | 2026-09-17 | 46 min |
| Financial Mistakes and Exploitation in Dementia: Lauren Nicholas, Duke | 2026-09-10 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A geriatrics and palliative medicine podcast for every health care professional. Two UCSF doctors, Eric Widera and Alex Smith, invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You'll laugh, learn, and maybe sing along. CME and…
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About GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast
GeriPal is a geriatrics and palliative medicine podcast hosted by Alex Smith and Eric Widera, both physicians at UCSF. The show invites researchers and clinicians to discuss recent studies, drug developments, policy and ethics in older adult care, as described on the GeriPal website and the show feed.
The show has 420 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 47 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 302 ratings with an average of 4.8. Per the website, the show reaches over 35,000 people each month. Listener figures are estimates derived from ratings and cadence, not published download counts.
No sponsors appear in the feed or the website. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. This suits sponsors who serve clinicians and care providers. Apple Podcasts is the source of the rating data.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast
How much does GeriPal charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. The rate is an estimate, not a published price.
What is GeriPal about?
GeriPal is a podcast for geriatrics and palliative care professionals. Hosts Alex Smith and Eric Widera interview researchers and clinicians about aging care, research and policy.
How do I contact GeriPal about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.