Polite Conversations
Polite Conversations is hosted by Eiynah Mohammed-Smith, who covers religion, politics, culture and sexuality from a progressive ex-Muslim perspective, with a focus on subtle extremism and online scenes such as New Atheism. The show has 286 episodes, releases roughly every 6.5 days, and typical episodes run about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged niche audience of politically literate listeners following long-form extremism analysis
- Long-running archive of 286 episodes with consistent weekly-to-biweekly releases.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 162 ratings, indicating a loyal listener base.
- Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for extended host-read mid-roll placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, follow-up discussion, series episodes
- Tone
- analytical, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show uses premium unlocked episodes and bonus content rather than ads.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The explicit flag is set and episodes such as 'Global Far Right 7 - USA' and 'Fascism Disguised as Fighting Antisemitism' discuss extremism and political violence in depth.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/polite-conversations |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1086199663 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67b3fcafa16c1d2aa5c… |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 118: Eiynah & Linguist Dr. Caitlin Green REACT to MacklemoreGate st | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep 117 - Follow up chat w IDSG (Pt 2): Gatekeeping words like Genocide | 2026-10-05 | 36 min |
| Ep 116 - Follow up chat w IDSG (Pt 1): “I’ve Never felt More like a Co | 2026-09-28 | 47 min |
| UNLOCKED (Full Ep): Fashademics 4 - Charles Murray & The Pioneer Fund | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 28 min |
| Ep - 115 Fascism Disguised as ‘Fighting Antisemitism’ | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 1 min |
| UNLOCKED - Global Far Right 7 - USA (FULL) ft. Christopher Mathias | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as ‘intellectual’. Eiynah has a specific interest in…
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About Polite Conversations
Polite Conversations is a commentary podcast hosted by Eiynah Mohammed-Smith, as described on the show's Acast page and the feed. The show examines religion, politics, culture and sexuality through a progressive ex-Muslim lens, with recurring series on far-right movements, extremism and online intellectual scenes. It has 286 episodes released roughly every 6.5 days, with typical episodes around 60 minutes long.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 162 ratings with an average of 4.3. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and show age, the estimated audience is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience profile is an estimate. No sponsors were named in the feed, and the show relies on premium unlocked episodes.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits sponsors seeking an engaged, politically literate audience, subject to its high political content profile.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Polite Conversations can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Polite Conversations
How much does Polite Conversations charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200. Final pricing is set with the show's host and may differ.
What is Polite Conversations about?
Polite Conversations is a commentary podcast hosted by Eiynah Mohammed-Smith covering religion, politics, culture and sexuality, with a focus on extremism and online intellectual movements.
How do I contact Polite Conversations about sponsoring an episode?
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