Smart Girl Dumb Questions is hosted by Nayeema Raza, a weekly interview show where she asks simple questions about big ideas with guests such as scientists, economists and entertainers. The show has 69 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly curiosity interviews with science, business and culture guests
- Consistent weekly cadence over 69 episodes with episodes near one hour
- Guests from science, economics and entertainment, including Geoffrey Hinton and Raj Chetty
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 290 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, question-led conversation
- Tone
- curious, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Recent titles cover AI risk, journalism, prediction markets and the American economy, with no explicit flags; political topics such as birth rate policy appear in titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/SITTN8050158068 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1784967461 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SITTN8050158068 |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What's Funny Now? with Seth Meyers | 2026-10-13 | 58 min |
| Can We Control AI? with Geoffrey Hinton | 2026-10-06 | 55 min |
| He’s Written 1600 Obituaries. What Has He Learned About Life? | 2026-09-29 | 57 min |
| Will AI Kill Us? Or Make Us Hotter? | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 2 min |
| Where Does Confidence Come From? | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 1 min |
| Why Am I Working More and Getting Less Done? | 2026-09-08 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. Every Tuesday on SGDQ, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs about big ideas trying to make sense of life. Some of our faves? Neil deGrasse Tyson on how we'd know if we're in a simulation, Esther Perel on why love gets harder with age, Diplo on why every guy I date is a DJ, and two 11 year olds on what it's like to grow up right now. Send us your dumb (and smart)…
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About Smart Girl Dumb Questions
Smart Girl Dumb Questions is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Nayeema Raza, who asks simple questions about big ideas in science, economics, culture and personal life, according to the show's feed and description. The show has published 69 episodes on a weekly schedule, with typical episodes running about an hour. Episodes feature guests such as Geoffrey Hinton, Raj Chetty and Seth Meyers, as shown in recent episode titles in the feed.
On Apple Podcasts the show holds a 4.6 average rating from 290 ratings. Based on those ratings and the show's hosting and popularity signals, the audience is estimated at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode, and the age and gender splits are estimates only. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Brands in personal finance, consumer technology and education could fit this show. Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, 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. Smart Girl Dumb Questions can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Smart Girl Dumb Questions
How much does Smart Girl Dumb Questions charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the number of ad slots.
What is Smart Girl Dumb Questions about?
The show is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Nayeema Raza, where she asks simple questions about big ideas with guests from science, business, culture and entertainment.
How do I contact Smart Girl Dumb Questions about sponsoring an episode?
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