Quillette Podcast, hosted mostly by Jonathan Kay, features long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians and public intellectuals on contested ideas in Western society. The show has 349 episodes with a cadence of about one every 10 days and a median length of roughly 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Rate range is about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-form politics and science audience that stays with lengthy debate episodes
- Median episode runs about 45 minutes, giving host-read ads room to land mid-roll.
- 349 episodes over eight years, with a 10-day cadence and a steady archive.
- Megaphone-hosted feed with a Politics and News Commentary category on Apple Podcasts.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, contrarian
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the site lists subscriptions and a general advertising contact but no named sponsor for the podcast.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover antisemitism, assassinations and euthanasia, and the political content is highly polarised.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | quillette.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1441708286 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/QLTUL2757454477 |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Watching a Cancelled Novelist Confront His False Accusers | 2026-10-16 | 38 min |
| Skeptic vs. ‘Doomer’: How Scared Should We Be of Rogue AI? | 2026-10-01 | 51 min |
| The Price of Affirmative Action in Canadian Academia | 2026-09-15 | 36 min |
| Covering the Culture Wars | 2026-08-29 | 39 min |
| Politicising the Humanities: Sociology as Case Study | 2026-08-04 | 38 min |
| The ‘Sex Recession’ is Real | 2026-07-26 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 10 days.
Long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians, and public intellectuals on the ideas shaping — and dividing — the Western world. Mostly hosted by Jonathan Kay — Canadian journalist, author, and Quillette editor whose books include Among the Truthers, a landmark investigation into conspiracy culture. Kay brings a rare combination of intellectual range, genuine curiosity, and…
About Quillette Podcast
Quillette Podcast is hosted mostly by Jonathan Kay, a Canadian journalist and editor of Quillette, according to the feed and the show description. The show features long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians and public intellectuals on contested ideas, with 349 episodes released roughly every 10 days and a median length of about 45 minutes.
The show is published on Megaphone and listed on Apple Podcasts with 780 ratings and an average of 4.4 stars, according to Apple Podcasts. The Quillette website describes the magazine as politically non-partisan and funded by reader subscriptions.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed names no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to subscription, book and education brands that can handle political debate content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Quillette Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Quillette Podcast
How much does Quillette Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing is set with the show.
What is Quillette Podcast about?
Quillette Podcast features long-form conversations with scientists, writers, historians and public intellectuals on contested ideas in politics, culture and science, mostly hosted by Jonathan Kay.
How do I contact Quillette Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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