Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet is a weekly conversational podcast hosted by Ben Sasse and Chris Stirewalt, published by Ricochet, that talks with guests about lives lived with gratitude, grit and joy. It has 34 episodes, releases roughly every seven days, and runs about 68 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reflective interviews on living well, with a highly rated, loyal Apple audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 976 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Weekly cadence and roughly 68-minute episodes give a predictable, long-form slot.
- Guests include authors, historians and public figures, which suits thoughtful audiences.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation
- Tone
- reflective, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles are interviews with public figures on policy, history and books, with no explicit flags; political topics appear (for example, 'Ed and Carmen Policy' and 'Yuval Levin'), which warrants a medium rating.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/podcast/not-dead-yet--6881632 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1877948649 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/6881632/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Camp | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 22 min |
| Bill Burns | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 8 min |
| Ed and Carmen Policy | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 4 min |
| Katherine Boyle | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 13 min |
| Andy Crouch | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 8 min |
| Yuval Levin | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
We’re all dying, but some of us have been brought face to face with that reality. Reflecting on this certainty is part of a life well lived. However long we’ve got, it’s up to each of us to redeem the time. In this new podcast, hosts Ben Sasse and Chris Stirewalt talk with their guests about lives lived with gratitude, grit, and joy.
About Not Dead Yet
Not Dead Yet is a weekly interview podcast from Ricochet, hosted by Ben Sasse and Chris Stirewalt. Each episode features a guest discussing lives lived with gratitude, grit and joy, drawing on mortality as a frame for reflection. The show's Spreaker feed lists 34 episodes released about every seven days, with episodes typically running 60 to 75 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 976 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener demographics are not published; based on the content and rating profile, the audience is estimated to skew toward older professionals and readers, and this is an estimate only. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show has no funding links.
The show suits brands in books, wellness and personal development. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode, a figure derived from estimated audience size rather than published data.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Not Dead Yet can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Not Dead Yet
How much does Not Dead Yet charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and depends on placement and campaign terms.
What is Not Dead Yet about?
Not Dead Yet is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Ben Sasse and Chris Stirewalt. Guests discuss lives lived with gratitude, grit and joy, using mortality as a frame for reflection.
How do I contact Not Dead Yet about sponsoring an episode?
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