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Sirens: A Bombshell production

Hosted by Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar Plumb, Erin Simpson

Sirens, a Bombshell production hosted by Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar Plumb and Erin Simpson, discusses technology, governance and national security issues in American public institutions. The show has 100 episodes, released about every 15 days, with a median length near 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Sirens: A Bombshell production

Engaged policy audience of national security and technology readers

  • Rated 4.8 on Apple Podcasts from 672 ratings, with 615 five-star reviews
  • Three hosts with national security and technology backgrounds discuss each topic at length
  • Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll with no existing sponsors
Best forB2B software and cybersecurityprofessional education and certifications
Watch forPolitical focus may not suit brands avoiding policy topics; download figures are estimates.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics60%
Technology & Computing25%
Business & Finance15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup, interview
Tone
witty, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 672 ratings, a band of 200 to 1,000 ratings that maps to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, adjusted down for the monthly-to-biweekly cadence, the 2017 listing age and the absence of sponsors, with Podcast Index popularity 9 used as a broad signal.
Audience asks aboutWhat is happening with federal agencies and budgetsHow AI and defense technology affect national securityWhat recent government actions mean for citizens
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episodes cover US government, defense and national security policy in an analytical register with no explicit flags; political content is central to the show.

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: 77 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.

Sirens, a new podcast from the ladies of Bombshell, dissects the institutions of American power. With their trademark wit and charm, join Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar Plumb, and Erin Simpson as they sound the alarm on technology, governance, and national security issues. (And maybe lure men to their deaths.)
Sirens: A Bombshell production's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sirens: A Bombshell production

Sirens is a podcast from Bombshell, hosted by Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar Plumb and Erin Simpson. According to the show's feed and website, it examines technology, governance and national security issues in American institutions through analytical co-hosted conversation. The show has 100 episodes and releases roughly every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 60 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average rating from 672 ratings, and the feed notes monthly updates. The audience is estimated, not reported, at 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, skewing toward adults in the United States with policy and technology interests. No sponsors were seen in the recent feed.

Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits B2B software, cybersecurity and professional education brands seeking an engaged policy audience.

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

Questions about Sirens: A Bombshell production

How much does Sirens charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms and audience verification.

What is Sirens about?

Sirens, from Bombshell, is a co-hosted podcast that examines technology, governance and national security issues in American institutions, with episodes typically running about an hour.

How do I contact Sirens about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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