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News and Views from the Nefarium

Podcast · gizadeathstar.com/news-and-views · US · EN
Hosted by Joseph P. Farrell

News and Views from the Nefarium is a weekly news commentary podcast from Dr. Joseph P. Farrell, author and scholar, for the Giza Death Star community. The feed lists 300 episodes, usually 15 to 20 minutes each. Estimated downloads run 1,500 to 5,000 per episode, putting a host-read mid-roll at about $40 to $130. Each episode title is simply the broadcast date.

Why brands sponsor News and Views from the Nefarium

Seven years of weekly commentary for a loyal, member-supported alternative news audience

  • 300 episodes since 2019 on a steady weekly cadence, with the latest episode published October 15, 2026.
  • Short episodes of about 16 minutes suit a single host-read mid-roll with little competing ad load.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 155 ratings at 4.7 stars, with 138 of them at five stars.
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Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News70%
History15%
Science15%
Formats
solo monologue, news commentary
Tone
reflective, speculative
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
15 to 20 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode1.5k–5k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Based on 155 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), adjusted down for an independent weekly show on a self-hosted feed with no sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat current events does the host connect to larger patternsHow to join the Giza Death Star communityWhere to find the host's books and articles
Age
5%18-24
15%25-34
25%35-44
55%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
LanguagesEnglish 97%Other 3%

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
Yes

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the only funding link is a 'Support This Show' donation page at gizadeathstar.com/donate.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
The description promises an 'alternative look at news and current events', so political and current-affairs commentary is likely; no explicit flag is set.

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: 83 / 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 marks3 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Every week, Dr. Joseph P. Farrell, author and scholar, takes an alternative look at news and current events for the pleasure of his readers and the members of the Giza Death Star community at GizaDeathStar.com
News and Views from the Nefarium's own show description from the podcast feed

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About News and Views from the Nefarium

News and Views from the Nefarium is a weekly commentary podcast by Dr. Joseph P. Farrell, who the feed describes as an author and scholar taking an alternative look at news and current events. It is produced for readers and members of the Giza Death Star community at GizaDeathStar.com. The website's About page says Farrell was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and holds a doctorate in patristics from the University of Oxford.

The feed lists 300 episodes since 2019, released about once a week, with a median length of roughly 16 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 155 ratings averaging 4.7 stars. Starbooked estimates 1,500 to 5,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings, cadence and an independent hosting setup; this is an estimate, not a published figure. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the only funding link is a donation page.

A host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $130 per episode. The show suits sponsors of books, newsletters, memberships or alternative-media products that want a loyal, news-following audience.

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

Questions about News and Views from the Nefarium

How much does News and Views from the Nefarium charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $40 to $130 per episode, based on an estimated 1,500 to 5,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish a rate card or download numbers.

What is News and Views from the Nefarium about?

It is a weekly commentary show in which Dr. Joseph P. Farrell takes an alternative look at news and current events for the Giza Death Star community. Episodes usually run 15 to 20 minutes.

How do I contact News and Views from the Nefarium about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked. The website's Contact page also lists media contacts, but it asks that member questions go elsewhere.

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