Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary
Out of Patients, hosted by Matthew Zachary, covers healthcare policy, politics, economics and institutional accountability from a patient perspective. The show has 521 episodes, released roughly every five days, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged patient audience hearing candid healthcare policy analysis every week
- Over 500 episodes since 2020, with a consistent weekly release rhythm and median episodes around 41 minutes
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 160 ratings, with 153 five-star reviews
- Audience built around patients and caregivers, a group with direct and recurring interest in insurance, treatment access and costs
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- candid, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 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
The feed carries an explicit flag, and the description and titles address political and institutional criticism directly, cancer and mortality themes included.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/outofpatients |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482032829 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/outofpatients |
Benchmark score: 73 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| [BEST OF OOP] Jessica J. Federer | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| [BEST OF OOP] Eugene Manley, Jr., PhD | 2026-10-06 | 47 min |
| [BEST OF OOP] Jenny Opalinski | 2026-09-29 | 40 min |
| Fitz Happens: The Marvelous Fitz Koehler | 2026-09-22 | 47 min |
| SurgeON: Dr. Jeremy Heffner | 2026-09-08 | 41 min |
| [HIATUS] The Cancer Mavericks EP8: The Inequity of Cure: Who Gets to M | 2026-09-03 | 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Matthew Zachary is the healthcare policy love child of Jon Stewart, Howard Stern, Thomas Paine, Ralph Nader, and Jerry Seinfeld. He has 19 years of receipts to prove it. Editorially independent. Answerable to no one. What started as The Stupid Cancer Show in 2007 became Out of Patients. The first online health podcast in America, predating the medium itself. Zachary survived brain cancer at 21,…
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About Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary
Out of Patients is a healthcare policy podcast hosted by Matthew Zachary, covering politics, economics, consumer protection and institutional accountability from a patient perspective. The show grew out of The Stupid Cancer Show, which began in 2007, and the website describes Zachary as a cancer survivor who built the young adult cancer movement. Episodes are released about every five days, with a median length of roughly 41 minutes, and the feed lists 521 episodes.
The show has 160 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4.9 out of 5, with 153 five-star ratings. Listener numbers are not published. Based on rating counts and show history, the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a likely skew toward patients, caregivers and people following health policy. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has not shown a prior sponsorship history.
A host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Health services, insurance-related products and patient support brands are the most natural fit for this audience. Sources: the show's RSS feed, the Podcast Index and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary
How much does Out of Patients charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual rates depend on the show and the deal terms.
What is Out of Patients about?
Out of Patients is a healthcare policy podcast hosted by Matthew Zachary. It covers politics, economics, consumer protection and institutional accountability from a patient perspective, with interviews and commentary.
How do I contact Out of Patients about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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