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Gorilla Underground, hosted by Billy Ray Valentine, is an independent interview and commentary show on AI, surveillance, disinformation, privacy, cults and politics. It has 116 episodes with irregular cadence, roughly every three weeks recently, and typical episodes run about 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Gorilla Underground

Engaged niche audience of independent political and tech commentary listeners

  • Feed rated 4.2 average across 433 Apple Podcasts ratings
  • 116 episodes since 2017, with 90-minute interview episodes
  • Long episodes give room for host-read mid-roll placements
Best forprivacy and security toolsVPN and data protection productsbooks and subscription media
Watch forThe show is flagged explicit and political, so brands with conservative or family-oriented positioning should review episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics45%
Technology & Computing25%
Society20%
Religion & Spirituality10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, solo commentary
Tone
provocative, skeptical
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
60 to 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 433 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), with a 2017 start and ratings accumulating over nine years, supported by a Podbean host, a Podcast Index popularity of 9, and 116 episodes.
Audience asks aboutWhether government and elite institutions are concealing informationHow AI and surveillance affect personal privacyWhich cults and manipulation techniques to watch for
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and the description names no sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

The feed is flagged explicit and titles reference Epstein, assassination attempts and Trump, with heavy political commentary.

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

Benchmark score: 30 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence15 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 33 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.

Cognitive Liberty, Cults, Mass Surveillance, AI, Anti disinformation, Techno Fascism and the Water Crisis Gorilla Underground is an independent podcast covering the forces shaping modern life, including AI, surveillance, disinformation, privacy, cognitive liberty, techno-fascism, politics, the water crisis, and more. Through interviews, analysis, and commentary, the show examines power,…
Gorilla Underground's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Gorilla Underground

Gorilla Underground is an independent podcast hosted by Billy Ray Valentine, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. It covers AI, mass surveillance, disinformation, privacy, cults and politics through interviews and commentary, with episodes typically running about 90 minutes.

The show has 116 episodes since September 2017 and recent cadence has slowed to roughly one episode every three weeks, according to the RSS feed. Apple Podcasts lists 433 ratings with a 4.2 average. Listener estimates are based on rating volume and are not published by the show: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a probable audience skewing male and American.

The feed shows no sponsors. Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. Brands in privacy, security and media subscriptions are the best fit, and sponsors should review the explicit flag and political content before booking.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Gorilla Underground can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Gorilla Underground

How much does Gorilla Underground charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode and the $18 to $25 per thousand rule. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and placement.

What is Gorilla Underground about?

Gorilla Underground is an independent interview and commentary show covering AI, surveillance, disinformation, privacy, cults and politics. Hosted by Billy Ray Valentine, it has 116 episodes since 2017.

How do I contact Gorilla Underground 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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