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It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

Hosted by Tristan Johnson, Scott Niswander

It's Probably (not) Aliens! is hosted by historian Tristan Johnson and Scott Niswander, who examine ancient civilizations and debunk ancient astronaut claims from the History Channel series Ancient Aliens. The show has 165 episodes, releases weekly, and runs about 88 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $560 per episode.

Why brands sponsor It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

Weekly ancient history show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 318 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal an engaged listener base
  • Weekly episodes of about 88 minutes give frequent host-read placement
  • Debunking format suits brands wanting thoughtful, curious audiences
Best forapp and streaming serviceseducational or book brandsdocumentary and museum promotions
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings; the show has no sponsor history.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History70%
Society & Culture20%
Education10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, historical narrative, myth debunking
Tone
irreverent, informative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 318 Apple ratings in a show about four years old (shifted up one band), 165 episodes, weekly cadence, Art19 hosting, Podcast Index popularity 5, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhether ancient monuments were built by aliensHow ancient civilizations achieved their engineering featsWhat the History Channel's Ancient Aliens gets wrong
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Titles such as 'Ancient Aliens' jokes and 'Trust Me, Bro' use mild crude language, and the explicit flag is 0 in the feed, though the show is not marked explicit.

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: 68 / 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 marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations? Every week, historian Tristan Johnson and regular human person Scott Niswander dive through the archives to learn about the fascinating histories of ancient…
It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

It's Probably (not) Aliens! is a weekly history podcast hosted by historian Tristan Johnson and Scott Niswander, according to the show feed and Art19 page. Each episode examines ancient civilizations and monuments while debunking claims from the History Channel series Ancient Aliens. The show has 165 episodes, releases on a weekly schedule, and typical episodes run about 88 minutes.

The show has a 4.8-star average from 318 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener demographics are estimated rather than published, and the audience is likely adults interested in history and conspiracy debunking. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode based on the rating count.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $560 per episode, suiting history-adjacent brands, educational products and entertainment launches.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. It‘s Probably (not) Aliens! can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!

How much does It's Probably (not) Aliens! charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $560 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms.

What is It's Probably (not) Aliens! about?

The show is a weekly history podcast that explores ancient civilizations and monuments while debunking ancient astronaut theories popularized by the History Channel's Ancient Aliens.

How do I contact It's Probably (not) Aliens! about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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