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Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's

Podcast · parkinson.org/podcast · EN

Substantial Matters, produced by the Parkinson's Foundation, covers treatments, care, research and daily living for people affected by Parkinson's disease. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released roughly every three weeks, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's

Reach a loyal, health-focused audience living with or caring for Parkinson's disease

  • Episodes run about 26 minutes and are released every three weeks with a 100-episode back catalogue.
  • The show is produced by the Parkinson's Foundation and includes Spanish-language episodes.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 154 ratings averaging 4.1 stars.
Best forhealth and wellness brandsmobility and daily-living productscaregiver services
Watch forThe audience is advocacy-driven, so commercial messaging must be carefully vetted and clearly relevant.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health70%
Medical Health60%
Pharmaceuticals10%
Formats
interview, expert discussion, bonus preview
Tone
informative, supportive
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
25 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 154 Apple ratings put the show in the 50 to 200 band, adjusted for a 100-episode institutional show with monthly updates and Podcast Index popularity 3, with no sponsors named.
Audience asks aboutWhat treatments are available for Parkinson's symptoms?How can nutrition and sleep affect Parkinson's?How do caregivers support someone with Parkinson's?
Age
5%18-24
10%25-34
15%35-44
70%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 85%Spanish 15%

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; the website lists corporate sponsorship as a way to support the Foundation, not as an ad placement.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover clinical and caregiving topics, such as 'Understanding REM Sleep Disorder in Parkinson's'.

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: 67 / 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 6 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.

How can people with Parkinson's live a better life today? Join the Parkinson's Foundation as we highlight the treatments and techniques that can help all people affected by Parkinson's live a better life today, as well as the research that can bring a better tomorrow. View more information on our episodes by visiting parkinson.org/Podcast. Share your comments and thoughts at…
Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's

Substantial Matters is a podcast from the Parkinson's Foundation that covers treatments, care, research and everyday life for people with Parkinson's disease. According to the feed and the show's website at parkinson.org, the show has 100 episodes, releases roughly every three weeks, and typical episodes run about 26 minutes. Recent topics include nutrition, REM sleep behavior disorder and deep brain stimulation.

The Foundation's website describes the show as a source for people affected by the condition, and Apple Podcasts shows 154 ratings with a 4.1 average. The audience is estimated, not measured: the rating count suggests roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely to be older adults, patients and care partners in the United States. Substantial Matters carries no visible sponsors in the feed.

Estimated rates are $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad. The show suits health, mobility and caregiving brands whose offers fit an advocacy-led, educational context.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson's

How much does Substantial Matters charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $90. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement offered.

What is Substantial Matters about?

Substantial Matters is a Parkinson's Foundation podcast covering treatments, care, research and living well with Parkinson's disease. Episodes cover topics such as nutrition, sleep and caregiving.

How do I contact Substantial Matters about sponsoring an episode?

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