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Hidden Forces

Podcast · www.hiddenforces.io · EN
Hosted by Demetri Kofinas

Hidden Forces is hosted by media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas and covers geopolitics, finance, technology and global economics through long-form interviews with academics, analysts and journalists. The show has 526 episodes released roughly every 6.8 days, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Hidden Forces

Reach finance and policy listeners through long-form interviews with leading global analysts

  • 1,428 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal a loyal, engaged audience.
  • Weekly episodes of about 54 minutes give a sponsor sustained attention on each listen.
  • Guests such as Jim Bianco and Daniel Yergin draw a professional audience in finance and geopolitics.
Best forfinancial servicesB2B softwareinvesting education
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the demographic split is an estimate rather than measured data.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business45%
News30%
Technology & Computing15%
Politics10%
Formats
interview, long-form conversation
Tone
analytical, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,428 Apple ratings (1,000 to 5,000 band), 526 episodes since 2017, weekly cadence, Libsyn hosting and a top-bucket Podcast Index popularity score.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the outlook for bonds, rates and the dollar?How are energy, trade and conflict reshaping the global order?What do AI and technology mean for markets and national security?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding_links field is empty and no sponsor names appear in the descriptions or titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Recent titles cover war, sanctions and conflict in Russia and Iran (for example 'Ending the Iran War'), but the content is analytical and carries no explicit flags.

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: 96 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence49 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Get the edge with Hidden Forces where media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas gives you access to the people and ideas that matter, so you can build financial security and always stay ahead of the curve.
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About Hidden Forces

Hidden Forces is a long-form interview podcast hosted by media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas. According to the show's feed and its website at hiddenforces.io, each episode features a guest from finance, geopolitics, technology or policy, and the series has released 526 episodes since February 2017. Episodes arrive roughly every 6.8 days and typically run about 54 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,428 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars, which points to a committed listener base. The audience is estimated rather than measured, and based on those ratings the show likely reaches roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show appears to run without advertising at present.

Hidden Forces suits financial services, investing education and B2B software brands that want to reach professionals in finance and policy. Host-read mid-roll ads on the show are estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode.

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

Questions about Hidden Forces

How much does Hidden Forces charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll ad at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Hidden Forces about?

Hidden Forces is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Demetri Kofinas. It covers finance, geopolitics, technology and global economics through conversations with analysts and academics.

How do I contact Hidden Forces 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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