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John Anderson: Conversations

Podcast · johnanderson.net.au · AU · EN
Hosted by John Anderson

John Anderson: Conversations is hosted by John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, and features interviews with historians, economists, politicians and thinkers on politics, society and Western democracy. The show has 266 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are 6,000 to 20,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $110 to $500 per episode.

Why brands sponsor John Anderson: Conversations

Engaged Australian politics audience hearing from a former Deputy Prime Minister

  • Host is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia with 19 years in Parliament.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 237 ratings averaging 4.9 stars across the show's history.
  • Long-form interviews with historians, economists and politicians average about an hour each.
Best forcivic and policy organisationsbooks and publishinghigher education
Watch forHighly political content; brands wanting neutral or apolitical adjacency should review episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics60%
Religion and Spirituality15%
Society15%
Economics10%
Formats
interview, panel debate
Tone
serious, civil
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode6k–20k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 237 (200 to 1,000 band), show older than five years so no band shift, Podcast Index popularity 9, weekly cadence, long episodes, no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the future of Australian and Western politics?How does China's rise affect the West?Why are public debates becoming less civil?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇦🇺 Australia80%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇺🇸 United States10%
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; the website lists a book review section and an op-ed archive but no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles discuss contested political topics such as the Anglosphere, Iran and climate policy, with no profanity or adult content visible; political intensity is the main flag.

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: 85 / 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 marks13 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia John Anderson sits down with world-leading historians, economists, politicians, and thinkers to examine the ideas shaping our society. Drawing on decades at the highest levels of government, John brings rare depth and civility to conversations that mainstream media won't have. This podcast covers everything from Australia's political future to faith,…
John Anderson: Conversations's own show description from the podcast feed

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About John Anderson: Conversations

John Anderson: Conversations is a long-form interview podcast hosted by John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. According to the show's website, Anderson was a sixth-generation farmer and grazier from New South Wales who spent 19 years in the Australian Parliament, including six years as Leader of The Nationals. The show features historians, economists, politicians and thinkers discussing Australian politics, Western democracy and faith.

The feed lists 266 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence on Anchor/Spotify for Podcasters, and a median episode length of about 66 minutes. Apple Podcasts records 237 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Listener figures are estimates, not published data: we estimate 6,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, mostly older Australian listeners interested in politics. No sponsors were found in the feed.

At an estimated 6,000 to 20,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $110 to $500 per episode. The show suits civic organisations, publishers and education providers willing to sponsor serious political content.

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

Questions about John Anderson: Conversations

How much does John Anderson: Conversations charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 6,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $110 to $500 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.

What is John Anderson: Conversations about?

The show features interviews with historians, economists, politicians and thinkers on Australian politics, Western democracy, faith and society, hosted by former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson.

How do I contact John Anderson: Conversations about sponsoring an episode?

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