GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History & Geopolitics
GoodFellows, from the Hoover Institution, is a videocast hosted by senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson and H.R. McMaster covering economics, history and geopolitics. The show has 100 episodes, releasing about every 13 days, with a median length of roughly 62 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode, with one distinctive detail: a think-tank format that guests from government and academia.
Senior think-tank economists and historians reach a policy-literate, high-income audience
- Hoover Institution senior fellows host a 50 to 65 minute episode roughly every two weeks.
- Rated 4.6 on Apple Podcasts from 670 ratings, with 577 five-star reviews.
- Guests include former national security and government leaders such as Condoleezza Rice and H.R. McMaster.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
- Tone
- analytical, debate-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Hoover Institution
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by its own institution, Hoover Institution, and lists no funding links.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover war, terrorism and Iran conflict in an analytical register (e.g. 'Dire Straits: Condoleezza Rice on The War with Iran'), with politically charged debate on US politics throughout.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | goodfellows.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1505855709 |
| RSS feed | goodfellows.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| National Treasures, October Surprises, and Silly Walks with Michael Au | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 7 min |
| Taiwan’s Slow Squeeze, Ukraine’s Long War | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 3 min |
| California’s War on Wealth—and America’s War on Terror | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 1 min |
| Endless Summer: Iran, Woke Two?, and the George Costanza Theory of War | 2026-08-20 | 1 h 4 min |
| Complicated Legacy: Jay Bhattacharya on Fauci, RFK, and Vaccines | 2026-08-05 | 1 h 8 min |
| Trump Slump, Capitalism vs. Communism, and Old Man Yells at Claude | 2026-07-13 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.
GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History, & Geopolitics is a flagship videocast from the Hoover Institution where senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster cut through the noise, challenge conventional wisdom, and explain what’s driving markets, power, and public policy. Drawing on rigorous economic analysis, deep historical perspective, and national security…
About GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History & Geopolitics
GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History & Geopolitics is a videocast from the Hoover Institution, hosted by senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson and H.R. McMaster. Per the feed and the show description, episodes examine economics, history and US national security, often with guests from government and academia. The feed lists 100 episodes, with a release about every 13 days and typical episodes running 50 to 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists a 4.6 average rating from 670 ratings, with 577 five-star reviews. Audience figures are not published. Based on the rating count and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older, policy-engaged listeners in the United States. These are estimates, not measured data.
The show carries no sponsors in the feed. Its publisher is the Hoover Institution. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to financial services, executive education and book publishers seeking an educated audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the show description and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History & Geopolitics can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History & Geopolitics
How much does GoodFellows charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual rates are set by the show and its publisher.
What is GoodFellows about?
GoodFellows is a Hoover Institution videocast where senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson and H.R. McMaster discuss economics, history, geopolitics and US public policy with guests.
How do I contact GoodFellows 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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