The Common Descent Podcast, hosted by David and Will, explores paleontology, fossils, evolution and deep time from a paleontologists' perspective. The show has 386 episodes released roughly every 10 to 11 days, with a median length of about 2 hours 18 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Loyal paleontology audience across 386 episodes with a 4.8 Apple rating
- 791 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.8 stars, a strong signal of listener loyalty
- Weekly Apple updates and a fortnightly cadence keep episodes arriving on a predictable schedule
- Long-form episodes of about 2 hours 18 minutes give sponsors time for a full host-read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, news segment, listener Q&A, guest interview
- Tone
- lighthearted, educational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists Patreon support for listener-submitted questions answered at the end of each episode, and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover fossils, dinosaurs, big cats and snakes with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | commondescentpodcast.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1207586509 |
| RSS feed | commondescentpodcast.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Spook-E - Headcrabs | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 11 min |
| Episode 254 - Abelisaurs | 2026-10-11 | 2 h 13 min |
| Spook-E - Greys | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 2 min |
| Spook-E - Xenomorphs | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 42 min |
| Episode 253 - Kangaroos | 2026-09-27 | 2 h 43 min |
| Episode 252 - The Ice Age | 2026-09-13 | 2 h 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists’ perspective on various topics in life and earth history. Each episode features a main discussion on a topic requested by the listeners, presented as a lighthearted and educational conversation about fossils, evolution, deep time, and more. Before the main discussion, each episode also includes a news segment, covering recent research…
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About The Common Descent Podcast
The Common Descent Podcast is a science show in which David and Will discuss paleontology, fossils, evolution and deep time from a paleontologists' perspective. Each episode opens with a news segment on recent research, followed by a main topic requested by listeners and closes with an answer to a Patreon question. The feed lists 386 episodes released roughly every 10 to 11 days, with a median length of about 2 hours 18 minutes.
The show is hosted on Podbean and carries a 4.8 average rating from 791 ratings on Apple Podcasts, according to the Apple listing. Listeners are likely adults interested in science and natural history; the audience figures are estimates, not measured data. The feed names no sponsors, and the show is funded through Patreon.
Brands in education, outdoor gear or science media may suit the show. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Common Descent Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Common Descent Podcast
How much does The Common Descent Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. Rates are estimates and the show's own pricing may differ.
What is The Common Descent Podcast about?
The show covers paleontology, fossils, evolution and deep time. Each episode includes a news segment on recent research, a main listener-requested topic and a Patreon question answer.
How do I contact The Common Descent Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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