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Search Engine

Podcast · www.pjvogt.com · EN
Hosted by PJ Vogt

Search Engine is a podcast hosted by PJ Vogt that answers one question per episode, from AI policy to travel trends. It has 144 episodes in the feed, publishes roughly weekly and runs about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll estimated at $360 to $2,000. Sruthi Pinnamaneni edits.

Why brands sponsor Search Engine

A polished, critically recognized weekly show with a large rated audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 4,797 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with the description citing a Time Magazine best-of listing.
  • Weekly 40 to 65 minute episodes on technology, culture and news suit curious, educated listeners.
  • PJ Vogt's website lists his earlier work on Reply All and TLDR, which may help trust.
Best forsoftware and technology productsbooks and subscriptionsbrand awareness campaigns
Watch forSome episodes cover war, drugs and politics, so brands should review topics before booking a slot.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics30%
Technology and Computing30%
Society and Culture30%
Travel10%
Formats
narrative, host-led investigation, interview
Tone
curious, thoughtful
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 4,797 Apple ratings at 4.8 stars on a show about 4.5 years old, weekly cadence, Audacy network distribution and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutHow current technology debates like AI and data centers workWhy certain cultural trends and places become popularWhat lies behind news stories and strange everyday questions
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia7%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Audacy Network
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The feed is served from the Audacy network and no sponsor mentions appear in the titles or description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Titles include 'What's in your cocaine and the questions Search Engine CAN'T answer' and 'The Killing of the Gaza Chef'.

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

Benchmark score: 95 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
One man could slow down AI. He won’t. Why?2026-10-1658 min
Unreliable Narrator2026-10-0951 min
Vladimir Putin's Forkiverse2026-10-0238 min
Search Engine x Better in Person2026-09-2943 min
Bollywood Dreams2026-09-181 h 5 min
Why’s everybody going to Japan?2026-09-1151 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small.Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine
Search Engine's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Search Engine

Search Engine is a weekly podcast that tries to make sense of the world one question at a time. The feed describes it as hosted by PJ Vogt and edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni, and says Time Magazine named it one of the best podcasts of all time. PJ Vogt's website says he also co-founded Crypto Island, Reply All and TLDR.

The feed shows 144 episodes since March 2022 and a recent cadence of about one every week, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 4,797 ratings averaging 4.8 stars. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, based on ratings, age and cadence; the show does not publish figures. No sponsors appear in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. It suits technology, media and consumer brands that want an attentive, curious audience. Topics such as politics, war and drugs appear in some episodes, so check fit before booking.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Search Engine can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Search Engine

How much does Search Engine charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on Search Engine at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000. The show does not publish rates or downloads, so treat this as a guide.

What is Search Engine about?

Search Engine is a weekly podcast hosted by PJ Vogt that tackles one question per episode, from AI and data centers to travel and culture. The feed says no question is too big or too small.

How do I contact Search Engine about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which saves you from contacting the show or its network separately.

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