Quirks and Quarks
Quirks and Quarks is CBC Radio's long-running science program, covering topics from the expanding universe to the quarks inside an atom. The show has 49 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. A distinctive detail is its 50-year history, celebrated in August 2026.
Trusted CBC science show reaching a loyal, educated national audience weekly
- Weekly episodes of about 54 minutes with consistent high production quality
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 322 ratings, with most reviews at five stars
- Fifty years of broadcast history under the CBC banner, with a family-friendly tone
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news roundup, listener question segment
- Tone
- curious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover science topics such as climate change, fossils and animal behaviour with no flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id151485804 |
| RSS feed | www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/quirksaio.xml |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Scientists find anti-aging secrets in a 194-year-old tortoise | 2026-10-16 | 54 min |
| Nobel laureates share their winning science | 2026-10-09 | 54 min |
| How feasting black holes time their burps | 2026-10-02 | 54 min |
| How corals tell us climate change is supersizing El Niño | 2026-09-25 | 54 min |
| A feather found in dino poop and more... | 2026-09-18 | 54 min |
| Summertime and the science isn’t always easy | 2026-09-11 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.
About Quirks and Quarks
Quirks and Quarks is a weekly science program produced by CBC Radio, covering subjects from the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom. The show's website at cbc.ca describes its scope, and the feed lists 49 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median run of about 54 minutes. Its 50-year history is marked in the episode titled Celebrating 50 years of Quirks & Quarks.
Apple Podcasts lists 322 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, and the feed shows no named sponsors or funding links. Listeners are estimated to be mostly Canadian adults, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. These figures are estimates based on rating counts and show signals, not published data.
Brands seeking a host-read mid-roll in an established science program could consider sponsoring an episode. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a single spot is roughly $360 to $2,000, depending on the audience estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Quirks and Quarks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Quirks and Quarks
How much does Quirks and Quarks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $360 to $2,000 at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. These are estimates, not published rates.
What is Quirks and Quarks about?
Quirks and Quarks is a weekly CBC Radio science show covering topics from cosmology to particle physics, animal behaviour and climate, with interviews and listener questions.
How do I contact Quirks and Quarks 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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