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Humans is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Hank Green, a creator and science communicator. Each episode is a conversation with a guest chosen for an unusual or unexpected perspective on being human. The show has 20 episodes in its feed, typical length about 64 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), at a rate of roughly $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Humans

Thoughtful, high-rated science conversations with a loyal, curious audience

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 379 ratings, with 366 five-star reviews
  • Weekly interviews with scientists, writers and artists give sponsors long-form attention
  • Professional production on Art19 with consistent weekly cadence since May 2026
Best forScience and education brandsBooks, media and learning products
Watch forShow is under six months old, so download estimates rest on ratings and may be less stable.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science40%
Society35%
Technology & Computing10%
Books & Literature15%
Formats
interview, conversational long-form
Tone
curious, warm
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
55 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 379 maps to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by a 4.9 average, professional hosting on Art19, a high Podcast Index popularity score of 9, and a show under two years old that may move one band up.
Audience asks aboutWhat makes a particular guest's work surprisingHow science and everyday life connectWhat the future looks like for humanity
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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, and the feed lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit (1), and the episode titles reference strong language and mature themes such as the death of the universe, though none are sensational.

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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Hank Green is a creator and science communicator who desperately wants us to realize how bizarre and special we are. Every week he has a conversation with one of the eight billion weirdos living on planet Earth.
Humans's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Humans

Humans is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Hank Green, a creator and science communicator whose website describes the show as a place to realize "how weird and special we are." Each episode pairs Green with one guest, from astronauts and scientists to writers, musicians and foragers, for conversations that typically run about an hour. The feed lists 20 episodes since May 2026, published on a weekly schedule.

Apple Podcasts shows 379 ratings with an average of 4.9, of which 366 are five-star reviews. The audience profile is an estimate and not published data: the show likely draws science-curious adults, mostly in the United States and English-speaking countries. The feed shows no sponsors and no funding links.

At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would range from about $90 to $620 per episode, which suits science, education and book brands seeking long-form attention. Sponsors seeking a thoughtful, high-rated audience should consider this show.

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

Questions about Humans

How much does Humans charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is about $90 to $620 per episode. Rates are estimates and the show does not publish its own pricing.

What is Humans about?

Humans is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Hank Green, where he talks with a different guest each episode about unusual aspects of being human, from science and technology to art and everyday life.

How do I contact Humans about sponsoring an episode?

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

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