The 404 Media Podcast
The 404 Media Podcast, hosted by Joseph Cox, Sam Cole, Emanuel Maiberg and Jason Koebler, recaps the week's reporting on technology, surveillance, AI and online culture. It runs 228 episodes at roughly two-day cadence, typically 40 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000 (estimated). Indicative rate: $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll.
Investigative tech news audience that trusts journalist hosts on privacy and AI
- Recurring weekly-plus recaps of surveillance, AI and privacy reporting
- Episodes average about 46 minutes, giving room for a full host-read
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 490 ratings signals an engaged listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted roundtable, interview, live show
- Tone
- investigative, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 37 to 56 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links to a 404media.co subscription that removes ads, which is a funding link to the publisher's own paid tier rather than a third-party sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles cover surveillance, police use of AI and killing with AI ("How AI Is Used to Surveil and Kill"), and the feed explicit flag is 0, so no content flags are raised beyond news-level violence and political subjects.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/the-404-media-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1703615331 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/TBIEA2761282490 |
Benchmark score: 40 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| AI Companies Scraped the Web and Are Destroying the Human Internet | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
| Cops Can Use AI to Pinpoint Your Home with Just One Photo | 2026-10-14 | 47 min |
| The Social Reckoning’s Real-Life Whistleblower | 2026-10-09 | 56 min |
| Leak Show Cops Can Break into Locked iPhones | 2026-10-07 | 40 min |
| 404 Media Live! The Three Year Anniversary Show | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 15 min |
| The FBI Was Hacked. We’ve Seen the Data | 2026-09-30 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404…
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About The 404 Media Podcast
The 404 Media Podcast is a weekly-plus show from the journalist-owned outlet 404 Media, hosted by Joseph, Sam, Emanuel and Jason, who recap the week's stories on technology, surveillance and AI. According to the feed, the show has 228 episodes since August 2023, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes and updates roughly every two days.
Apple Podcasts lists a 4.8 average from 490 ratings. The show's audience is estimated, not published: the Apple ratings and the show's age suggest roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking adults interested in technology journalism. The feed shows no third-party sponsors; the publisher promotes its own ad-free subscription.
The show suits privacy, security and B2B technology brands seeking a news-literate audience. Indicative pricing is $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The 404 Media Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The 404 Media Podcast
How much does The 404 Media Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Indicative pricing is about $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.
What is The 404 Media Podcast about?
The show is a weekly-plus recap of technology journalism from 404 Media, covering surveillance, privacy, artificial intelligence and online culture, hosted by Joseph, Sam, Emanuel and Jason.
How do I contact The 404 Media Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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