Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius, hosted by Will and Mango for iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope, explores obscure facts, offbeat places and hidden histories through expert chats and games. The show has 523 episodes released roughly every three days, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll.
Playful trivia show with 1,880 Apple ratings and 500-plus episodes
- Weekly-plus releases over nine years build a large back catalogue of evergreen trivia episodes.
- Apple rating of 4.5 from 1,880 listeners signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Family-friendly, curiosity-driven tone suits brands seeking low-risk, positive association.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, segmented listicle, games
- Tone
- playful, curious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcastsKaleidoscope
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names no sponsors and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover science, history and travel with no flagged content.
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.iheart.com/podcast/105-part-time-genius-2819… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1242486356 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Are We Living Through a Rudeness Epidemic? ft. Danny Wallace | 2026-10-16 | 36 min |
| Do Healing Crystals Really Work? | 2026-10-13 | 39 min |
| Why Is the Michelin Man White, If Tires Are Black? | 2026-10-09 | 18 min |
| What’s the Best Way to Remember Things? | 2026-10-06 | 37 min |
| How Can You Overcome Writer's Block? | 2026-10-02 | 15 min |
| 9 Places You Can't Go | 2026-09-29 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden…
About Part-Time Genius
Part-Time Genius is a trivia podcast hosted by Will and Mango, produced for iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope. Each episode scours the globe for obscure facts, offbeat locales and hidden histories, mixing expert interviews, games and playful banter, according to the show's description and feed.
The show has released 523 episodes since June 2017 at a cadence of about one every three days, with a median episode length of roughly 36 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,880 ratings averaging 4.5 out of 5. Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings and network hosting.
No sponsors are visible in the recent feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suiting consumer and educational brands that want broad, family-friendly reach.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Part-Time Genius can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Part-Time Genius
How much does Part-Time Genius charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, using the $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads rate. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's terms.
What is Part-Time Genius about?
Part-Time Genius is a trivia podcast hosted by Will and Mango that explores obscure facts, offbeat places and hidden histories. Episodes mix expert interviews, games and playful conversation, and the show has released over 500 episodes since 2017.
How do I contact Part-Time Genius 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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