Qiological Podcast is hosted by acupuncturist Michael Max and covers acupuncture, East Asian medicine, herbal medicine and clinical practice through long-form guest interviews. The show has 543 episodes released weekly, with a median runtime of about 88 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A long-running listener base of acupuncture practitioners and students
- 543 episodes released weekly give a sponsor a long, consistent runway.
- Apple Podcasts shows 258 ratings averaging 4.8 stars from a niche professional audience.
- Sponsor messages sit alongside in-depth clinical and business content for practitioners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- thoughtful, inquisitive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Blue PoppyJaneAmy Abelar
- Categories promoted
- acupuncture supplies, clinic management software, practice business education
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The sponsors page on qiological.com names Blue Poppy and Jane and promotes coupon codes, and a funding link to support the show is listed in the feed; no sponsor mentions are visible in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover clinical methods, history and philosophy of East Asian medicine with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | qiological.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1276584758 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/qiological-podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 482 The Conundrum of Singularity & Diversity in the Practice of East A | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 29 min |
| 481 Revisiting the Genius of Dr. Manaka • Oran Kivity and Co. | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 43 min |
| 480 History Series - Searching for the Dao of Medicine • Volker Scheid | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 41 min |
| 479 Consciousness, Ghosts, Magic & The Inexplicable • Neil Theise | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 38 min |
| 478 Often Confused and Having Fun • Linda Kim | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 10 min |
| 477 Shen, Emotion, and Ghosts • Henry Tarazona | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Acupuncture and East Asian medicine was not developed in a laboratory. It does not advance through double-blind controlled studies, nor does it respond well to petri dish experimentation. Our medicine did not come from the statistical regression of randomized cohorts, but from the observation and treatment of individuals in their particular environment. It grows out of an embodied sense of…
About Qiological Podcast
Qiological Podcast is hosted by acupuncturist Michael Max, who according to the show's website has practiced and studied acupuncture and Chinese medicine for about 20 years. The show is built around long-form conversations with practitioners, scholars and teachers on acupuncture, herbal medicine, cultivation practices and the history of East Asian medicine.
The feed lists 543 episodes released weekly, with a median runtime of roughly 88 minutes. The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 258 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals we estimate roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the listeners are most likely acupuncture practitioners and students.
The show's sponsors page names Blue Poppy, Jane and Amy Abelar. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, suited to clinic software, acupuncture supply and practice business brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Qiological Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Qiological Podcast
How much does Qiological Podcast 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 about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Qiological Podcast about?
Qiological Podcast is a weekly interview show about acupuncture, East Asian medicine, herbal medicine and clinical practice, hosted by acupuncturist Michael Max.
How do I contact Qiological Podcast 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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