Ill Conceived is hosted by Josh Boerman and June Sternbach, two writers who examine natalism, the political movement focused on birth rates. Episodes profile public figures, movements and ideas, with 56 episodes released weekly at about 60 to 110 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, placing the rate at about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged niche audience following politics and natalism with a rated, weekly show
- 56 episodes released weekly with a median length near 64 minutes
- 313 Apple ratings with a 4.5 average
- Recent episodes profile political leaders and public intellectuals, drawing a politically engaged listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, bonus preview episodes
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
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The feed is flagged explicit and covers contested political figures such as Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán, and population-policy topics such as the Human Diversity Foundation.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | illconceivedpodcast.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1819801420 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/illconceivedpodcast/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Birthright Israel & The IDF | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 0 min |
| James Orr & Reform UK: The B-Side (PREVIEW) | 2026-10-10 | 22 min |
| James Orr & Reform UK | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 27 min |
| South Korea & Online Anti-Natalism: The B-Side (PREVIEW) | 2026-09-18 | 23 min |
| South Korea & Online Anti-Natalism | 2026-09-12 | 1 h 20 min |
| The Golden Pig Presents: Babies' Choice | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast about natalism. Hosted by Josh Boerman (The Worst of All Possible Worlds, Traditional Scrench) and June Sternbach (Kill The Computer, The Onion).
About Ill Conceived
Ill Conceived is a weekly podcast hosted by Josh Boerman and June Sternbach, covering natalism and the politicians, intellectuals and movements connected to it. According to the show's Podbean feed and the Apple Podcasts listing, the show has 56 episodes, with a new release each week and a median run time of about 64 minutes. Recent episodes profile figures including JD Vance, Viktor Orbán and Vladimir Putin, alongside shorter bonus previews.
The show has 313 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average. Listener figures are not published; the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is based on rating volume, cadence and the show's age, and should be treated as an estimate. The audience is likely politically engaged adults in English-speaking countries.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits political and policy-interest brands that accept a contested editorial context.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ill Conceived can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ill Conceived
How much does Ill Conceived charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the listed rate and campaign scope.
What is Ill Conceived about?
Ill Conceived is a weekly podcast by Josh Boerman and June Sternbach about natalism, profiling political figures and movements tied to birth-rate politics and related ideas.
How do I contact Ill Conceived 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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