Science Magazine Podcast
Science Magazine Podcast, published by Science Magazine, covers original research, global science news and commentary from the journal. It has 663 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly science journalism from a leading research journal, with a loyal listener base
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 808 ratings signals an engaged, established audience
- 663 episodes on a weekly cadence give sustained presence across a long archive
- Episodes run about 39 minutes, enough time for a host-read mid-roll with context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news roundup, interview, segment discussion
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 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, health and policy topics such as NIH funding and ecological change, with no explicit flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.science.org/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id120329020 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/AAAS8717073854 |
Benchmark score: 96 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese history, redating the Inca empire, and the source of the breath | 2026-10-15 | 57 min |
| A moon heist, lava fountains, and predicting doomsday | 2026-10-08 | 49 min |
| Stimulating the brain for women’s health, and the long-term implicatio | 2026-10-01 | 37 min |
| Studying the changing of AI language inside swarms, how orangutans lea | 2026-09-24 | 49 min |
| Can ‘assisted migration’ save forests? And the role of philosophy in s | 2026-09-17 | 40 min |
| Psychoactive substances helped spur Andean civilization, and breaking | 2026-09-10 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
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About Science Magazine Podcast
Science Magazine Podcast is a weekly show from Science Magazine, the research journal, covering original scientific findings, global news and commentary. The feed lists 663 episodes since November 2013, released weekly, with a median running time of about 39 minutes. Each episode typically pairs several research stories, as the recent titles on cheese history, Andean civilization and menopause research show.
The show is published by Science Magazine and hosted on Megaphone. The feed does not name individual hosts, and no personal bios were found on the website pages in the dossier. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.3 average rating from 808 ratings, which suggests a sizable, engaged listenership. Listener figures are estimates only, placing the show at roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults with science and policy interest.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would sit at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode, which suits research tools, higher education and science-adjacent brands. Source: RSS feed, Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Science Magazine Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Science Magazine Podcast
How much does Science Magazine Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's terms and are not published in the feed.
What is Science Magazine Podcast about?
The show covers original research, global science news and commentary from Science Magazine. Episodes usually combine several stories on topics such as health, ecology, space and science policy, released weekly.
How do I contact Science Magazine Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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