Red Menace, hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea, explains revolutionary theory and applies it to contemporary politics, philosophy and history. The show has 100 episodes, releases roughly every 24 days, and runs about 1 hour 40 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: a long-running Apple rating of 4.9 from 1,138 ratings.
A long-running, highly rated Marxist theory show with a dedicated, engaged listenership
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,138 ratings signals strong listener loyalty.
- Episodes run long, often 1.5 to 2 hours, giving sponsor reads room to land.
- Hosts analyze current events and philosophy in depth, suiting an attentive audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, solo monologue, listener Q&A
- Tone
- analytical, dense
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding links list is empty.
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Titles such as 'Guillotines for the Epstein Class' and 'Minneapolis on Fire' carry strong political and violent imagery, and the show is openly revolutionary-socialist in framing.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redmenace.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1452308513 |
| RSS feed | redmenace.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| An Inhuman Future: Nick Land, Techno-Accelerationism, and the Dark Enl | 2026-10-01 | 2 h 6 min |
| Che's "New Socialist Man" and the Bodhisattva Revolutionary | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 2 min |
| The New Red Scare: Trump's War on the American Left | 2026-08-07 | 1 h 32 min |
| Socialism Conference '26: Labor Day Weekend in Chicago! | 2026-08-06 | 7 min |
| Democratic Socialist Electoral Victories and the Implications for Amer | 2026-07-13 | 1 h 19 min |
| Philosophy of Mind: Marxism, Materialism, and Dialectical Monism | 2026-06-29 | 2 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 24 days.
Red Menace is a podcast that explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and then applies its lessons to our contemporary conditions. Hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea.
About Red Menace
Red Menace is a podcast hosted by Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea, according to the show's RSS feed and its website. It explains and analyzes revolutionary theory and applies those lessons to contemporary conditions, with episodes covering Marxist philosophy, political history, technology and current events. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, typically runs between one and two hours, and releases new material about every 24 days.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 1,138 ratings and an average of 4.9 out of 5, per the Apple listing. Audience size is not published. Based on the rating count and show age, Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and this figure is an estimate rather than a verified number. No sponsors were identified in the feed or on the website.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on Starbooked's rate model. Brands in education, books and independent media whose audience overlaps with politically engaged, philosophy-minded listeners should consider sponsoring the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Red Menace can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Red Menace
How much does Red Menace charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. This is a model estimate, not a rate card from the show.
What is Red Menace about?
Red Menace explains and analyzes revolutionary theory, then applies it to current politics, history, philosophy and technology. Hosts Alyson Escalante and Breht O'Shea run long-form episodes, often one to two hours.
How do I contact Red Menace about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can then be sent directly to the show.
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