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No Dumb Questions

Podcast · nodumbquestions.fm · EN
Hosted by Destin Sandlin, Matt Whitman

No Dumb Questions, hosted by Destin Sandlin and Matt Whitman, discusses deep questions across science, history, culture and everyday curiosities. The show has 239 episodes, released about every 16 days, with a median length of roughly 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor No Dumb Questions

Curious, well-rated science and history show with a long archive and an open sponsor page

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 2,512 ratings, with 239 episodes since 2017
  • Mid-roll host reads from two hosts with a conversational, educational tone
  • Evergreen episodes on science and history that remain listenable long after release
Best forscience and tech product launcheseducation and booksconsumer brands seeking a curious, adult audience
Watch forRelease cadence is about every two weeks, and listener counts are estimated, not published.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science40%
Society25%
History20%
Entertainment15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, explainer, book review, movie review
Tone
curious, witty
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 2,512 (band 1,000 to 5,000 ratings, 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), shifted down one band for a 9-year-old show with a 4.9 average, and cross-checked with 239 episodes, Libsyn hosting, and top Podcast Index popularity.
Audience asks abouthow everyday technology workshistorical events and figureswhether a common belief is true
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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 has a 'Sponsor the Show' page, which signals an open sponsorship offer.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover violent subjects such as 'What Does It Feel Like to Get Stabbed in the Chest?' and 'Who was Sidhu Moose Wala and Why Was He Assassinated?', but treatment is educational; the feed is not 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: 76 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence44 / 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 18 days ago, a new one about every 16 days.

A science guy from the deep south (Destin) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity.
No Dumb Questions's own show description from the podcast feed

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About No Dumb Questions

No Dumb Questions is a science and humanities podcast hosted by Destin Sandlin and Matt Whitman. According to the show's feed and website, the hosts discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity, mixing science explainers, history, book and movie reviews, and listener-driven curiosity. Episodes arrive roughly every 16 days and typically run between 45 and 70 minutes, with 239 episodes in the feed.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average rating from 2,512 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on the rating count and the show's age, the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely adults interested in science, history and general knowledge. The website includes a 'Sponsor the Show' page, and no sponsor mentions were found in the recent feed.

Brands in education, consumer technology and publishing could consider a host-read mid-roll. The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Sources: RSS feed, the nodumbquestions.fm website, and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. No Dumb Questions can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about No Dumb Questions

How much does No Dumb Questions charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact rates depend on the sponsorship terms and are not published.

What is No Dumb Questions about?

No Dumb Questions is a science and humanities podcast hosted by Destin Sandlin and Matt Whitman. Episodes cover deep questions, history, science explainers, and reviews of books and movies, with a conversational and witty tone.

How do I contact No Dumb Questions about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, and the show's website has a 'Sponsor the Show' page.

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