Optimal Performance, hosted by Sean McCormick, covers nootropics, biohacking, nutrition, fitness and alternative health for better mental and physical performance. The show has 545 episodes, releasing roughly every three weeks, with a median length of about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged biohacking audience with a 545-episode archive and strong Apple ratings
- Apple Podcasts shows 264 ratings with a 4.7 average, a sign of an engaged listener base
- 545 episodes since 2015 give sponsors a deep, evergreen back catalogue
- Guests from the health and performance space create natural product integration points
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, solo monologue
- Tone
- exploratory, provocative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links are empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference ibogaine treatment, dry fasting and nootropics, which warrant a medium drugs rating; no explicit flag is set.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | seanmccormick.com/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1004775385 |
| RSS feed | optimalperformancepodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Body Burden - Overcoming Environmental Poison With Nicholas Pineault | 2026-10-04 | 59 min |
| Your Vitamins Are Garbage and Your Brain Is Starving With Roy Krebs | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 20 min |
| Biohacking Is Dead: The $100 Billion Health Scam Nobody Wants To Admit | 2026-07-13 | 54 min |
| A Pro-AI Qi Gong Master And His Predictions For The Future Of Humanity | 2026-05-04 | 59 min |
| Medical Doctor Shares Life Changing Ibogaine Treatment Stories | 2026-04-20 | 1 h 15 min |
| 536 2 Inch Parasites Out Of Her Eyes - Dry Fasting With Theo Lucier | 2026-03-30 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Optimal Performance is the podcast all about taking your mental and physical performance to the next level. Whether it's through nootropics, cutting-edge biohacking techniques, or adjusting your approach to nutrition and fitness, we'll have the best minds in the industry on to talk about how you can achieve optimal performance in all areas of your life.
About Optimal Performance
Optimal Performance is a podcast hosted by Sean McCormick, published through Libsyn and listed on Apple Podcasts. Its 545 episodes, first released in June 2015, explore nootropics, biohacking, nutrition, fitness and alternative health through interviews with industry guests and solo discussion. Episodes run a median of about 75 minutes and the feed records a new release roughly every 20 days.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 264 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, and the feed carries no sponsor links or funding links. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is estimated to reach 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, largely a US listener base interested in self-improvement. No named sponsors were seen in the dossier.
Brands in supplements, wearables, recovery and wellness are the natural fit for this audience. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $90 to $625 per episode, with the figure depending on current download data and the sponsor's brief.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Optimal Performance can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Optimal Performance
How much does Optimal Performance charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on current download data and the scope of the placement.
What is Optimal Performance about?
Optimal Performance, hosted by Sean McCormick, covers nootropics, biohacking, nutrition, fitness and alternative health. Guests include industry experts, and episodes often run over an hour.
How do I contact Optimal Performance about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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