Philosopher's Zone
The Philosopher's Zone, produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, explores logic, metaphysics, ethics and the philosophy of everyday questions. The feed lists 242 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically 30 to 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 3,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $50 to $200 per episode.
Reach an educated, thoughtful public broadcaster audience
- Weekly episodes of about 35 minutes with a stable, long-running archive dating to 2006 on Apple Podcasts.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 193 ratings, with 151 five-star reviews.
- Public broadcaster production values and a non-commercial editorial tone with no sponsors seen to date.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- thoughtful, academic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 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
Recent titles discuss politics and the right ('What the Right gets wrong about Nietzsche') and feminism, and a title covers commercial surrogacy, which is discussed ethically rather than promotionally.
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.abc.net.au/listen/programs/philosopherszone/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id135353439 |
| RSS feed | www.abc.net.au/feeds/2884506/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 03 | Unsteady State | What the Right gets wrong about Nietzsche | 2026-10-14 | 39 min |
| 02 | Unsteady State | Who owns Antarctica? | 2026-10-07 | 35 min |
| 01 | Unsteady State | Politics and the good life | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 10 min |
| Technology and the lure of ancient Athens | 2026-09-23 | 45 min |
| Sympathy, himpathy and feminism | 2026-09-16 | 38 min |
| Signal, noise and interpersonal conflict | 2026-09-09 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
About Philosopher's Zone
The Philosopher's Zone is a weekly philosophy program produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Its feed lists 242 episodes, with recent episodes running roughly 30 to 40 minutes and covering topics such as ethics, metaphysics, feminism, and the philosophy of technology. The ABC website describes the show as a guide to the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
The program has no named host in the feed or website data available, so presenters are not attributed here. Apple Podcasts shows 193 ratings with an average of 4.5, and the listing dates to 2006. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward Australian listeners aged 35 and over with an interest in ideas and public affairs.
No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is a candidate for a single host-read or produced ad. At an estimated $50 to $200 per episode, a sponsorship suits education, publishing, and brands seeking thought leadership with a discerning audience. Sponsorship sales are handled through the show's contact details on Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Philosopher's Zone can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Philosopher's Zone
How much does The Philosopher's Zone charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 3,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $50 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed with the show before booking.
What is The Philosopher's Zone about?
The Philosopher's Zone is a weekly ABC program exploring philosophy, including logic, metaphysics, ethics, and how philosophical ideas apply to politics, technology, and everyday life.
How do I contact The Philosopher's Zone 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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