Socrates in the City, hosted by Eric Metaxas, features long-form conversations with philosophers, theologians, scientists and writers on faith, politics, culture and science. The show has 100 episodes, releases roughly every five days, and typical episodes run about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-form philosophy and faith conversations with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 567 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 505 five-star reviews.
- Episodes release about every five days with a median length of roughly 57 minutes.
- Guests include academics and public intellectuals, giving host-read spots a discussion context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation, live event recording
- Tone
- thoughtful, debate-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to a donation page and the Socrates+ paid subscription, which are the show's own products.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover politics, gender and religion in debate form (e.g. 'Why Feminism is More Deadly Than Communism') but contain no explicit flags; the feed's explicit field is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | socratesinthecity.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457024541 |
| RSS feed | socratesinthecity.com/listen/feed/socrates-in-th… |
Benchmark score: 48 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| D.W. Pasulka and Mary Harrington: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guid | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 15 min |
| Eric Metaxas and Lord Nigel Biggar: What Did the British Empire Do Rig | 2026-10-02 | 53 min |
| Eric Metaxas and James Orr: Can Classical Theism Save Modern Philosoph | 2026-10-02 | 52 min |
| Katharine Birbalsingh and Mary Harrington: We’ve Made Jesus Too Nice | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 3 min |
| Eric Metaxas and Carrie Gress: Why Feminism is More Deadly Than Commun | 2026-09-22 | 45 min |
| Eric Metaxas and John Lennox: Preaching the Gospel Behind the Iron Cur | 2026-09-09 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 9 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
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About Socrates in the City
Socrates in the City is a long-form interview podcast hosted by Eric Metaxas, the New York Times bestselling author behind books such as Bonhoeffer and Amazing Grace. The website describes the show as conversations on the examined life, pairing Metaxas with philosophers, theologians and scientists on questions of faith, culture and ideas.
The feed lists 100 episodes, released roughly every five days, with a typical runtime of about 57 minutes. The show is produced in-house and distributed alongside the Socrates in the City website, which also offers a donation page and a paid Socrates+ streaming subscription.
Apple Podcasts shows 567 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. Listener estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, derived from ratings and show signals rather than published figures. No third-party sponsors were found in the feed. A host-read ad is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, suited to brands in books, education and faith-adjacent categories.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Socrates in the City can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Socrates in the City
How much does Socrates in the City charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the data.
What is Socrates in the City about?
It is an interview podcast hosted by Eric Metaxas, featuring conversations with philosophers, theologians and scientists on faith, culture, politics and the examined life. Episodes run about 57 minutes.
How do I contact Socrates in the City about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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