Irregular Warfare Podcast
The Irregular Warfare Podcast, published by the Irregular Warfare Initiative, covers small wars, drone strikes, special operations, counterterrorism and proxy conflict through interviews with military, academic and policy guests. It has 168 episodes with a biweekly cadence and a typical length of about 53 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A serious, expert audience following irregular warfare and national security
- Biweekly episodes with 168 episodes in the feed and a Podbean-hosted archive
- Apple rating of 4.8 from 414 ratings, with 377 five-star reviews
- Guests from the military, academia and policy community, with episodes around 53 minutes
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, expert roundtable, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description names the Modern War Institute at West Point and Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project as collaborators, not sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover warfare, special operations and drone strikes, which carry violence and geopolitical content, though the tone is academic rather than graphic.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | IrregularWarfare.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1514636385 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/IrregularWarfare/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What's Cyber Good For? | 2026-10-13 | 49 min |
| The Airpower We Need for Irregular Warfare | 2026-09-29 | 47 min |
| War at Arm’s Length: Can Military Assistance Work? | 2026-09-15 | 55 min |
| Hidden Costs of Precision | 2026-09-01 | 51 min |
| The Future of War Part IV: Special Operations on a Global Battlefield | 2026-08-18 | 1 h 12 min |
| From Subversion to Resistance: Lessons from Russia’s War in Ukraine | 2026-08-11 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores an important component of war throughout history. Small wars, drone strikes, special operations forces, counterterrorism, proxies—this podcast covers the full range of topics related to irregular war and features in-depth conversations with guests from the military, academia, and the policy community. The podcast is a collaboration between the Modern War…
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About Irregular Warfare Podcast
The Irregular Warfare Podcast explores small wars, drone strikes, special operations, counterterrorism and proxy conflict through in-depth conversations with guests from the military, academia and policy community. The feed describes it as a collaboration between the Modern War Institute at West Point and Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. It has published 168 episodes since June 2020 on a biweekly cadence, with a median length of about 53 minutes.
The show has a 4.8 average rating from 414 Apple Podcasts ratings, of which 377 are five-star. The listener base is an estimate: based on the ratings volume, each episode likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, mostly among professionals and students interested in national security, mainly in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed or the episode titles, and the show is not currently monetized through visible ads.
The show suits defense technology, education and academic publishing brands looking for a niche, high-intent audience. An estimated sponsorship rate of $90 to $625 per episode buys a host-read mid-roll ad, based on the estimated download range (source: the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts).
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Irregular Warfare Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Irregular Warfare Podcast
How much does Irregular Warfare Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreement with the show.
What is Irregular Warfare Podcast about?
The show covers irregular warfare, including small wars, special operations, counterterrorism, drone strikes and proxy conflicts, through interviews with military, academic and policy guests.
How do I contact Irregular Warfare Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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