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Philosophers In Space

Hosted by Aaron Rabinowitz, Callie Wright

Philosophers In Space, hosted by Aaron Rabinowitz and Callie Wright, uses science fiction series and films as a launch point for philosophical hypotheticals and ethics questions. The show has 314 episodes with a monthly-to-bimonthly cadence and typical episodes of 90 to 100 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Philosophers In Space

Thoughtful sci-fi philosophy show with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 225 ratings, with most reviews at five stars
  • Consistent 314-episode archive of long-form ethics discussion since 2018
  • Listener Q&A episodes build direct engagement with the hosts' community
Best forbook and media launcheseducation and reading appssubscription and membership products
Watch forMonthly-to-bimonthly cadence and no sponsor history, so placements will need a clear fit with the philosophy audience.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Philosophy60%
Movies & TV25%
Books & Literature15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, listener Q&A, topic discussion
Tone
witty, thoughtful
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
85 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 225 (band 200 to 1,000, 5,000 to 25,000) adjusted down for a 314-episode show with monthly cadence and no visible sponsors, toward the 2,000 to 8,000 band.
Audience asks aboutWhat does a sci-fi work imply about moral realism?How do ethical theories apply to fictional scenarios?Which philosophical concepts appear in recent TV and books?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon funding is referenced in the episode description for Listener Qs 44 (patreon.com/0G), though the feed funding_links field is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles reference racial and eugenics themes (Sinners and The Color Line, Shards of Earth and Eugenics), handled as philosophical discussion; no explicit flag is set.

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

Benchmark score: 64 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 16 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.

Welcome to Philosophers In Space, where the intrepid trekker captain Callie Wright and their questionable Chief Ethics Officer Aaron Rabinowitz explore the weird, gooey world of sci-fi, searching for tantalizing hypotheticals and gear-stripping questions in a space odyssey of meaning and amusement.
Philosophers In Space's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Philosophers In Space

Philosophers In Space is a long-running podcast hosted by Aaron Rabinowitz and Callie Wright, who explore science fiction books, films and TV series through philosophical hypotheticals and ethical questions. The feed lists 314 episodes since February 2018, with recent releases updated monthly and episodes typically running 85 to 100 minutes. The website describes the hosts as a trekker captain and a Chief Ethics Officer in a playful framing.

Apple Podcasts lists 225 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, which points to a small but engaged audience. Audience size is an estimate: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age. The audience is likely English-speaking and skews toward listeners interested in philosophy and speculative fiction.

No sponsors appear in the feed. The show accepts support through Patreon, as noted on the website and in episode descriptions. Estimated host-read rates are $40 to $200 per episode, a placement that suits book publishers, education brands and membership products aimed at thoughtful, media-literate listeners.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Philosophers In Space can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Philosophers In Space

How much does Philosophers In Space 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 $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms and availability.

What is Philosophers In Space about?

Philosophers In Space is a podcast where Aaron Rabinowitz and Callie Wright explore science fiction works through philosophical hypotheticals, ethics questions and listener Q&A episodes.

How do I contact Philosophers In Space about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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