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podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

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Hosted by Eneasz Brodski

The Methods of Rationality Podcast, hosted by Eneasz Brodski, is an audio serialization of Eliezer Yudkowsky's rationalist fiction. The show has 524 episodes published since 2011 on a roughly weekly cadence, with a median length of about 63 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, and a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

Long-running rationalist fiction with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 524 episodes since 2011 give sponsors a durable, evergreen catalogue.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 308 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 280 five-star reviews.
  • Median episodes run about 63 minutes, allowing a host-read mid-roll with room for attention.
Best forBook, audiobook, and e-reader campaignsTabletop, puzzle, and games brands
Watch forMature fiction themes may not suit family-oriented or conservative brand safety settings.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature60%
Video Gaming5%
Fiction35%
Formats
narrative, audio drama reading
Tone
thoughtful, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 308 Apple ratings places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted up one band for the 2011 start plus long catalogue, with popularity bucket 5 and a long-running fiction audience.
Audience asks aboutWhen will the next chapter be released?What happens in the current arc?Where can I read or support the story?
Age
20%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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

A Patreon funding link (patreon.com/noteverythingisaclue) is listed in the feed, and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episodes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles include references to heroin ('Can I Get My Heroin To Go?') and nuclear weapons ('Carol's Got a Nuke!'), and the feed is not flagged explicit.

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: 79 / 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 marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
I Think Knot – Episode 082026-10-161 h 23 min
I Think Knot – 072026-10-091 h 22 min
I Think Knot – 062026-10-021 h 9 min
I Think Knot – Bonus 012026-09-251 h 8 min
I Think Knot – 052026-09-181 h 18 min
I Think Knot – 042026-09-111 h 2 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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About podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

The Methods of Rationality Podcast, hosted by Eneasz Brodski, presents an audio version of Eliezer Yudkowsky's rationalist fiction, with a recent series titled I Think Knot and a continuing Unum arc. According to the feed, the show has published 524 episodes since April 2011 on a roughly weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 63 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 308 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the show is also supported by a Patreon page linked in the feed. Audience figures here are estimates: the show appears to draw a mostly English-speaking, male-leaning listenership, most likely concentrated in the United States, and the estimated range is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.

Brands in books, audiobooks, and games may find the show a fit for an evergreen host-read placement. At an estimated $90 to $630 per episode, a sponsor would be buying access to a long-running, engaged fiction audience, though the mature themes call for careful brand safety review.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about podcast – The Methods of Rationality Podcast

How much does The Methods of Rationality Podcast 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 $630. Exact rates are set by the show, so confirm current pricing directly.

What is The Methods of Rationality Podcast about?

It is an audio serialization of Eliezer Yudkowsky's rationalist fiction, hosted by Eneasz Brodski. The show has published 524 episodes since 2011, with a median length of about 63 minutes.

How do I contact The Methods of Rationality Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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