Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know, from iHeartPodcasts and hosted by Josh and Chuck, explains everyday and odd subjects, from golf history to asteroid defense. Apple lists 2,035 episodes, with several new ones a week at about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads run 60,000 to 150,000 per episode, implying roughly $1,080 to $3,750 per host-read mid-roll. Short Stuff episodes run about 13 minutes.
A very large general-interest audience that returns several times a week
- Apple Podcasts shows 77,501 ratings at 4.5 stars, a very strong signal of a large audience.
- Four to five episodes a week gives frequent placements across full episodes, Short Stuff and Selects reruns.
- Evergreen topics such as history, science and etiquette fit a wide range of consumer brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted explainer, short explainer, archive reruns
- Tone
- curious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes, with Short Stuff at about 13 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The feed titles show no sponsor mentions; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts, and one title is the trailer Introducing 3 Putt Bogey.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed carries no explicit flag, and titles such as Short Stuff: Currency Symbols and Emily Post: Ettiquette Queen are educational.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id278981407 |
| RSS feed | omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-86… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Selects: Sacagawea: Impressive Teen | 2026-10-17 | 49 min |
| The Disappearance of Dorothy Arnold | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| Short Stuff: Currency Symbols | 2026-10-14 | 13 min |
| Asteroooooid De-FENSE! | 2026-10-13 | 42 min |
| Selects: What's the deal with swing states? | 2026-10-10 | 48 min |
| Stand-Up Pt II | 2026-10-08 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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About Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is a general-knowledge podcast published by iHeartPodcasts. According to the feed, hosts Josh and Chuck explain topics ranging from champagne and chaos theory to the history of golf and stand-up comedy. Recent episodes include full explainers, shorter Short Stuff episodes of about 13 minutes, and Selects reruns.
Apple Podcasts lists 2,035 episodes, a 4.5 star rating from 77,501 ratings and a listing since 2008. The feed shows several releases a week, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Based on the rating count, Starbooked estimates 60,000 to 150,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence because podcasts do not publish download numbers.
No named sponsors appear in the feed. At Starbooked's rate rule, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $1,080 to $3,750 per episode. It suits consumer brands, education products and subscription services that want a broad, curious audience, though booking may run through the network.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Stuff You Should Know can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Stuff You Should Know
How much does Stuff You Should Know charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $1,080 to $3,750 per episode, based on an estimated 60,000 to 150,000 downloads. Actual pricing is set by the show and its network.
What is Stuff You Should Know about?
It is a general-knowledge podcast where hosts Josh and Chuck explain topics from history, science and culture, such as golf, asteroid defense and stand-up comedy, in full episodes and shorter Short Stuff episodes.
How do I contact Stuff You Should Know about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, and because iHeartPodcasts publishes the show, network sales may also handle requests.
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