If You're Listening
If You're Listening, from ABC Australia and hosted by Matt Bevan, explains major world news and international affairs, drawing links between past and present events. The show has 312 episodes released about every two days, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Weekly world news explainer from ABC Australia with a loyal, high-rated audience
- Over 300 episodes with a steady release every two days and a 200-rating Apple average of 4.5 stars
- Median episode runs about 26 minutes, giving sponsors room for a full host-read
- Public broadcaster credibility with an engaged audience following global politics and economics
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, series
- Tone
- analytical, engaging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover wars, assassinations and terrorism in news context, such as 'A day out at the Hezbollah theme park', which gives a medium violence and political rating.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/if-youre-listenin… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1381291342 |
| RSS feed | www.abc.net.au/feeds/9593214/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The apocalyptic El Niño we didn't see coming | 2026-10-14 | 27 min |
| A day out at the Hezbollah theme park | 2026-10-12 | 19 min |
| Putin's billion-dollar quest for immortality | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| The US-Canada border fight over a pig | 2026-10-05 | 23 min |
| Can AI predict the future? | 2026-09-30 | 26 min |
| Thatcher's Falklands PSYOP radio station | 2026-09-28 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
The world is on fire. There's a coup. Inflation is through the roof, and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his basement from assassins and authoritarian regimes. Recent episodes include an exploration of the relationship between India and China, a closer look at the Saudi Arabian city of NEOM, the conflict…
About If You're Listening
If You're Listening is a world news podcast produced by ABC Australia and hosted by Matt Bevan. Each episode explains a major international story and connects past events to the present, with recent topics ranging from the India-China relationship to the Ukraine conflict and US politics. The show has 312 episodes on a regular cadence, released about every two days, with a typical run of roughly 25 to 30 minutes according to the RSS feed.
The show has a 4.5-star average from 200 Apple Podcasts ratings. Audience figures are estimates only, based on rating volume, hosting and cadence: about 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, mostly in Australia with a meaningful share in the United States and United Kingdom. The show does not publish download data, and no sponsors appear in the feed.
Brands in financial services, education and travel are the best fit. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on the $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads rate applied to the estimated range. Confirm the public broadcaster's advertising policy before approaching.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. If You're Listening can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about If You're Listening
How much does If You're Listening charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show does not publish download figures, so these are estimates.
What is If You're Listening about?
If You're Listening is an ABC Australia podcast hosted by Matt Bevan that explains major world news and international affairs. Episodes connect past events with current stories, and the show runs series on topics such as US politics and the Mueller Report.
How do I contact If You're Listening about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot directly from the listing.
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