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Smart People Podcast

Hosted by Chris Stemp, Jon Rojas

Smart People Podcast is an interview show hosted by Chris Stemp, with co-host and producer Jon Rojas, featuring thought leaders on psychology, leadership, education, technology and relationships. It has 509 episodes on a biweekly cadence, typically 50 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Smart People Podcast

Biweekly interviews with recognized thought leaders, rated 4.5 on Apple Podcasts

  • 509 episodes since 2010 give a long, stable back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts shows 700 ratings with a 4.5 average
  • Listeners are engaged with psychology, leadership and education topics
Best forleadership and executive educationpsychology and wellness appsbooks and professional development courses
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, so treat the range as a rough guide.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness10%
Careers20%
Business25%
Education15%
Science15%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
curious, authentic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 700 ratings, placing it in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, with 509 episodes, a show older than five years, Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a Megaphone host.
Audience asks aboutWhy people behave the way they doHow to improve leadership and communicationHow to build a better relationship with work and purpose
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles discuss psychology, education and public policy topics such as the cost of dismantling public education, with no explicit flag.

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: 29 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence13 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks2 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 47 days ago, a new one about every 27 days.

Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has…
Smart People Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Smart People Podcast

Smart People Podcast is an interview show hosted by Chris Stemp, an entrepreneur and marketing expert, with co-host and producer Jon Rojas, according to the show's website. Each episode features a recognized thought leader discussing psychology, leadership, education, technology and relationships. The show has 509 episodes, released biweekly, with a median length of about 55 minutes.

The show has a 4.5 average rating from 700 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated rather than measured: the show is likely reaching roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and listeners skew toward professionals interested in personal growth. The feed and the Apple Podcasts listing show no sponsors.

The show suits brands in leadership development, education, psychology and wellness. Sponsorship rates are estimated at $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range. Brands seeking a thoughtful, long-form audience should consider it.

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

Questions about Smart People Podcast

How much does Smart People Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and audience data.

What is Smart People Podcast about?

Smart People Podcast is an interview show hosted by Chris Stemp and Jon Rojas. It covers psychology, leadership, education, technology and relationships through conversations with recognized thought leaders.

How do I contact Smart People Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

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