The ACID Capitalist Podcast, hosted by Hugh Hendry, a former hedge fund manager and market commentator, covers macro investing, markets, debt, and wider economic and cultural themes. The show has 184 episodes released roughly every five days, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Long-form macro investing audience of engaged, finance-literate listeners
- 184 episodes since 2020 with a median length near 50 minutes gives a sustained, long-listen audience.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 263 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a monthly-to-weekly publishing rhythm support steady reach.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, commentary, interview
- Tone
- provocative, contrarian
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links to Patreon and a Buzzsprout support page, plus a Substack newsletter, appear in the feed; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'the drugs work.' and 'fiat isn't a failure. it's a weapon.' and the contrarian political economy framing warrant a medium political and drugs rating; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | hughhendry.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1511187978 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1017043.rss |
Benchmark score: 12 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| stan druckenmiller is wrong | 2026-09-01 | 46 min |
| what if the real risk is distraction. | 2026-08-26 | 35 min |
| baby bonds and snake farms. | 2026-08-23 | 15 min |
| the drugs work. | 2026-06-09 | 1 h 0 min |
| Compute Is Revenue | 2026-05-29 | 40 min |
| what if the uk is already bankrupt. | 2026-05-08 | 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 48 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Gonzo Finance! Hugh Hendry is an Award Winning Hedge Fund Manager, Market Commentator, Thought Leader, St Barts Real Estate Investor & Surfer. Full episodes are available at https://www.patreon.com/HughHendry and https://hughhendry.substack.com
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About The ACID Capitalist Podcast
The ACID Capitalist Podcast is an independent finance and macro commentary show hosted by Hugh Hendry, a former hedge fund manager, according to the show's feed and the host's website at hughhendry.com. Episodes run roughly 35 to 50 minutes and appear about every five days, with 184 episodes in the feed since April 2020. The show is distributed through Buzzsprout and Apple Podcasts, where it holds a 4.8 average rating from 263 ratings.
The show is mainly solo commentary on markets, government debt, central banks and investing, with occasional interviews. Its audience is estimated, not measured: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on Apple rating volume and show age. Listeners are likely to be finance-literate adults in the United Kingdom and United States.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Support comes through Patreon and a Substack newsletter. Estimated sponsorship rates run about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, suited to investing platforms, financial education and newsletter brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The ACID Capitalist Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The ACID Capitalist Podcast
How much does The ACID Capitalist Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is The ACID Capitalist Podcast about?
The show is hosted by Hugh Hendry and covers macroeconomics, markets, government debt and investing, usually in solo commentary. It has 184 episodes published about every five days.
How do I contact The ACID Capitalist 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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