Public Health On Call
Public Health On Call, published by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains public health news through expert interviews on topics such as vaccines, health policy and substance use. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 17 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Academic public health authority reaching a steady, engaged listener base
- Published by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with 1,000 episodes and a 4.7 Apple rating from 635 ratings.
- Releases roughly every two days, with episodes around 17 minutes long that suit a host-read mid-roll.
- Topics such as vaccines, health policy and nutrition attract listeners in health, wellness and pharmacy categories.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, expert discussion, narrative
- Tone
- informative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is the university itself, with no funding links listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles discuss drugs and alcohol policy ("Utah's .05 Legal Blood Alcohol Limit is Saving Lives", "Does Legalizing Marijuana Affect Alcohol and Other Drug Use?") and policy debates ("Change at the EPA", "U.S. Healthcare Failures: Is Neoliberalism to Blame?") in an educational register.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/public-health-on-… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1501336958 |
| RSS feed | johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Health? | 2026-10-15 | 18 min |
| Utah's .05 Legal Blood Alcohol Limit is Saving Lives | 2026-10-14 | 16 min |
| Youth Suicide Prevention on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation | 2026-10-12 | 23 min |
| Change at the EPA | 2026-10-08 | 17 min |
| The Case For Not Eating Lettuce | 2026-10-07 | 15 min |
| From Saving Lives to Selling Supplements: A History of Vitamin A | 2026-10-05 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Evidence and experts to help you understand today's public health news—and what it means for tomorrow.
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About Public Health On Call
Public Health On Call is an episodic podcast from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that explains current public health news through expert discussion. According to the feed and the Apple Podcasts listing, the show has 1,000 episodes, releases roughly every two days, and typically runs about 17 minutes per episode.
The show is published by the university itself, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows 635 ratings with an average of 4.7. Recent episodes cover vaccines, substance use policy, health care financing and the environment. No sponsors are named in the feed.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly in the United States and to skew toward adults aged 25 and over. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which at $18 to $25 per 1,000 supports a host-read mid-roll rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Health and wellness brands and public health services are the natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Public Health On Call can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Public Health On Call
How much does Public Health On Call charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, using a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. This is an estimate, not a published rate card.
What is Public Health On Call about?
Public Health On Call is a podcast from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health that explains public health news through expert interviews on vaccines, health policy, substance use and other current topics.
How do I contact Public Health On Call about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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