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Min-Di Xuan Du (敏迪選讀) is a Mandarin news commentary podcast by host 敏迪 that explains international news in a light, conversational style. The show has 461 episodes since August 2019, published roughly every four days, with a median length of about 104 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor 敏迪選讀

Daily-style international news roundups reaching a loyal Taiwanese listener base for 7 years

  • 461 episodes since 2019 with a steady cadence of roughly one episode every four days
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 202 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
  • Long-form news roundups of about 100 minutes give ad breaks a sustained listening window
Best forbook publishersconsumer electronics and home appliancesfinancial and travel services
Watch forHeavy coverage of war and geopolitics means brands should check fit with serious news content.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News60%
Books and Literature15%
Business and Finance15%
Politics10%
Formats
solo news commentary, interview, book review
Tone
light, analytical
Language
Chinese
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
about 100 minutes for news roundups, 45 to 70 minutes for interviews

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple ratings_count of 202 (band 200 to 1,000 means 5,000 to 25,000), a 2019 start, 461 episodes, weekly-plus cadence, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening in Russia, Ukraine and Europe this weekHow Taiwan and China relations are developingWhich books the host recommends and what she thinks of them
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
Taiwan85%
Hong Kong5%
🇲🇾 Malaysia5%
🇺🇸 United States5%
LanguagesChinese 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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding_links is empty and no sponsor is named in the description or titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Episode titles cover armed conflict, a US military killing case in Okinawa and geopolitical disputes, so political and violence exposure is high.

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: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

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敏迪選讀's own show description from the podcast feed

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About 敏迪選讀

敏迪選讀 is a Mandarin podcast hosted by 敏迪 that explains international news in a light, conversational way. Per the SoundOn feed, the show has 461 episodes since August 2019, typically released every four days, and most episodes run about 100 minutes. Episodes mix news roundups with book reviews and occasional interviews with Taiwanese and international guests.

Apple Podcasts lists a 4.6 average rating from 202 ratings, with 169 of those at five stars. Listeners are mostly estimated to be Taiwanese adults aged 25 to 44, though the audience split is an estimate and not published by the show. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode.

No sponsors are named in the feed or on Apple Podcasts. A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels is priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, suiting book publishers, consumer electronics and financial services brands.

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

Questions about 敏迪選讀

How much does 敏迪選讀 charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $625. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms and the placement booked.

What is 敏迪選讀 about?

敏迪選讀 is a Mandarin podcast that explains international news in a light and conversational way. Episodes also include book reviews and interviews with Taiwanese and international guests.

How do I contact 敏迪選讀 about sponsoring an episode?

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