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Hermitix

Podcast · hermitix.net · EN
Hosted by James Hermitix

Hermitix, hosted by James Hermitix, is an interview podcast on fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird literature and thinkers outside the academic canon. With 590 episodes since October 2018, it releases roughly every three days, with median episodes near one hour. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Hermitix

Long-form philosophy interviews reaching a loyal, highly rated niche audience

  • 377 Apple ratings averaging 4.5 stars signal an engaged, committed listener base.
  • 590 episodes since 2018 with a three-day cadence offer a steady sponsorship calendar.
  • Interviews run about an hour, giving sponsors room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Best forbooks and reading subscriptionsindependent publishersjournaling and mindfulness products
Watch forAudience and rate estimates are inferred from ratings, not confirmed downloads; the website record conflicts with the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Philosophy60%
Religion & Spirituality25%
Books & Literature15%
Formats
one-on-one interview, book review, course teaser
Tone
discursive, erudite
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 377 Apple ratings (1,000 to 5,000 band, 20,000 to 80,000 per episode), a 2018 start with 590 episodes, a weekly-or-faster cadence and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the theory behind a given esoteric or philosophical tradition?Who are the guest scholars and what are their books?How do these ideas apply to magic, ritual or personal practice?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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
Yes

Patreon link in the description and a Hermitage community link; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit, and episode titles cover philosophy, books and magic with no explicit content flagged.

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: 88 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.

Hermitix is a podcast focusing on one-on-one interviews relating to fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird lit, underappreciated thinkers and movements, and that which historically finds itself 'outside' the academic canon. The Hermitage (Hermitix adjacent, living magical community): https://the-hermitage.mn.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameshermitix/ Patreon:…
Hermitix's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Hermitix

Hermitix is an interview podcast covering fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird literature and thinkers outside the academic canon. James Hermitix, the host named in the feed, has produced 590 episodes since October 2018, with new episodes roughly every three days and typical runs of 35 to 75 minutes. The feed and Apple Podcasts listing describe guests drawn from philosophy, magic and literary criticism.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 377 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with most reviews at five stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured: an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 with an interest in philosophy and esoteric thought is plausible, but this is unverified. The show carries no sponsor mentions in its feed, and it links to a Patreon for listener support.

Based on Apple ratings, the show is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which corresponds to a host-read mid-roll rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits independent publishers, book subscriptions and mindfulness or journaling brands seeking a thoughtful, engaged audience.

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

Questions about Hermitix

How much does Hermitix charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Hermitix's estimated rate is about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the episode and placement.

What is Hermitix about?

Hermitix is an interview podcast on fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird literature and thinkers outside the academic canon. Episodes run about one hour and release roughly every three days.

How do I contact Hermitix about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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