Long Now
Long Now Talks, produced by The Long Now Foundation, features lectures and conversations on long-term thinking across science, art, technology and society. The show has 333 episodes, releasing about every 24 days, with a median length near 59 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated). Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, a range the minimum fee of $40 applies to at the low end.
Reach a thoughtful, long-tenured audience of 333 science and society talks
- Long-running archive of 333 episodes since 2003 with steady listener engagement
- Apple rating of 4.6 from 230 ratings signals a loyal, attentive audience
- Non-explicit, high-production talks suit premium and mission-driven brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- lecture, interview, moderated conversation
- Tone
- thoughtful, intellectual
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names no sponsors and funding_links is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover abundance, planetary computation and empires, with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | longnow.org/talks/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id186908455 |
| RSS feed | longnow.org/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 59 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Heggli, Jonathon Keats, & Adam Csank: Art & Science at the Nevada | 2026-10-08 | 54 min |
| (From the archive) Jonathon Keats: Envisioning Deep Time | 2026-09-14 | 53 min |
| Bayo Akomolafe: The Untimely | 2026-05-20 | 1 h 13 min |
| Claire Isabel Webb & Nina Miolane: The Geometry of Consciousness | 2026-05-20 | 51 min |
| Eric Ries: Incorruptible by Design | 2026-04-30 | 1 h 10 min |
| Melody Jue: Ocean Memory | 2026-04-09 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 24 days.
The Long Now Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to fostering long-term thinking and responsibility. Explore hundreds of lectures and conversations from scientists, historians, artists, entrepreneurs, and more through The Long Now Foundation's award-winning Long Now Talks, started in 02003 by Long Now co-founder Stewart Brand (creator of the Whole Earth Catalog). Past speakers include Brian Eno,…
About Long Now
Long Now Talks is a podcast from The Long Now Foundation, a non-profit fostering long-term thinking. Launched by co-founder Stewart Brand in 2003, the show shares lectures and conversations from scientists, historians, artists and entrepreneurs, with recent speakers including Kate Crawford, Ezra Klein and Neal Stephenson. The feed lists 333 episodes with a median length of about 59 minutes, and new episodes arrive roughly every 24 days.
The Long Now Foundation's website describes the talks as video-first, and the Apple Podcasts listing carries 230 ratings with an average of 4.6. The show is listed in the Society and Culture, Podcasts and Education genres. Listener figures are estimates: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older, university-educated adults in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.
No sponsors appear in the feed, description or titles. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in books, education, science and mission-driven causes are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Long Now can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Long Now
How much does Long Now Talks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and campaign length.
What is Long Now Talks about?
Long Now Talks features lectures and conversations on long-term thinking across science, technology, art and society. Speakers have included Brian Eno, Neal Stephenson and Jenny Odell, produced by The Long Now Foundation.
How do I contact Long Now Talks about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.