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The Atheist Experience is a weekly show from the Atheist Community of Austin in Texas, with rotating panelists discussing atheism, secularism and church-state separation. The feed lists 708 episodes since 2012, usually 90 minutes to two hours. Estimated downloads run 15,000 to 40,000 per episode, implying about $270 to $1,000 per host-read mid-roll. It is produced by a nonprofit.

Why brands sponsor The Atheist Experience

A 14-year-old weekly atheist community show with a loyal, engaged base

  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,362 ratings at a 4.6 average, with a catalog of 708 episodes.
  • Releases arrive every week without a gap across the last 20 episodes, so ad slots are predictable.
  • Episodes run about two hours, giving room for a longer host-read integration.
Best forbooks and educationsecular community productssoftware and subscriptions
Watch forContent is openly religious-critical and policy-oriented, so some brands may see religion and politics adjacency.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Society15%
Law, Government and Politics15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, panel discussion
Tone
candid, argumentative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
90 minutes to 2 hours

Audience

Commercial intent40/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode15k–40k
Estimated, confidence 40%: 2,362 Apple ratings (20,000 to 80,000 band) lowered for a niche audience, Spreaker hosting, a 14-year catalog and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow atheists respond to religious argumentsChurch-state separation and secular activismHow to join or support the Atheist Community of Austin
Age
12%18-24
28%25-34
28%35-44
32%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
🇨🇦 Canada6%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

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
Yes

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; it carries a 'Support the podcast!' funding link and the website lists donate, shop and membership pages.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed carries the explicit flag and the description states the group works to defend church-state separation and oppose discrimination against atheists.

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: 98 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Atheist Experience is a weekly show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist and atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to…
The Atheist Experience's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Experience is a weekly show produced by the Atheist Community of Austin, a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas, according to the feed and its website. It is aimed at atheist and non-atheist audiences. The feed lists 708 episodes since 2012, and each recent episode pairs rotating panelists, usually running 90 minutes to over two hours.

Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average from 2,362 ratings. Estimated downloads are 15,000 to 40,000 per episode, based on that rating count, the show's age and its Spreaker hosting; these are estimates. No sponsors appear in the feed, which carries a Support the podcast link. The website describes a nonprofit with a board, a shop and a membership program.

A host-read mid-roll would cost about $270 to $1,000 per episode. Best fits are books, education, software and secular or skeptic-community products. Brands should check fit with the show's openly atheist and church-state positions.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Atheist Experience can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Atheist Experience

How much does The Atheist Experience charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $270 to $1,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 15,000 to 40,000. The show does not publish rates or download numbers, so treat this as a starting point.

What is The Atheist Experience about?

It is a weekly show from the Atheist Community of Austin in Texas covering atheism, secular viewpoints and church-state separation, aimed at atheist and non-atheist listeners. Recent episodes feature rotating panelists.

How do I contact The Atheist Experience about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, which lets you agree on the episode, the read and the dates in one place.

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