Politics Theory Other, hosted by Alex Doherty, covers radical politics, critical theory and history through long interviews with guests such as Richard Seymour, Liza Featherstone and Daniel Trilling. The show has 394 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged left-leaning listeners in long-form politics interviews, weekly for eight years
- 394 episodes with a weekly cadence since April 2018 build a long, stable back catalogue.
- Apple Podcasts shows 183 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 168 five-star reviews.
- Median episode runs about 46 minutes, giving a host-read spot room for an in-depth message.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, excerpt, listener Q&A
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links a Patreon page for support; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover wars, genocide and far-right politics (for example 'The rise of the UK far-right w/ Daniel Trilling' and 'Troop Movements w/ Tejasvi Nagaraja'), so violence and political content are present.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soundcloud.com/poltheoryother |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1370561641 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:8299… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Posturing to the World - Britain's 'defence' budget w/ Khem Rogaly | 2026-10-15 | 57 min |
| The unmaking of the Chinese working class w/ Teemu Ruskola | 2026-10-08 | 47 min |
| Excerpt - Richard Seymour on the AI threat, the Sudan genocide, and th | 2026-10-05 | 3 min |
| What the UK owes to Yemen w/ David Wearing | 2026-10-01 | 54 min |
| Iran and Yemen - uniting the straits w/ Séamus Malekafzali | 2026-09-24 | 47 min |
| Troop Movements w/ Tejasvi Nagaraja | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast on radical politics, critical theory, and history. Hosted by Alex Doherty. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poltheoryother Contact: politicstheoryother@gmail.com
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About Politics Theory Other
Politics Theory Other is a podcast on radical politics, critical theory and history, hosted by Alex Doherty according to the show's SoundCloud description. Episodes are mostly long interviews with academics and journalists such as Richard Seymour, Daniel Trilling and Liza Featherstone, alongside short excerpts and listener Q&A episodes. The show has released 394 episodes since April 2018 on a roughly weekly cadence, with a median length of about 46 minutes, and is hosted on SoundCloud.
Apple Podcasts lists 183 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, of which 168 are five-star reviews. Listener figures are not published; estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on the rating count and show age. Listeners are likely to be politically engaged adults, largely in the United Kingdom and the United States. These figures are estimates and not measured data.
The show supports itself through a Patreon page linked in its description and shows no visible sponsors in the last 20 episodes. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll. The show suits sponsors in publishing, independent media and education who want a serious, engaged audience and can accept high political content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Politics Theory Other can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Politics Theory Other
How much does Politics Theory Other 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 $40 to $200. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed placement and terms.
What is Politics Theory Other about?
Politics Theory Other covers radical politics, critical theory and history through long interviews and excerpts. Hosted by Alex Doherty, it has released 394 episodes since 2018.
How do I contact Politics Theory Other about sponsoring an episode?
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