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The Curious Introvert

Podcast · www.meredithforreal.com · EN
Hosted by Meredith Hackwith Edwards

The Curious Introvert, hosted by Meredith Hackwith Edwards, is a weekly podcast on societal taboos, cultural blind spots, philosophy and science, often with philosophers, researchers, historians and journalists as guests. It has 365 episodes, typical length about 49 minutes, and estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Suggested sponsorship rate is $40 to $90 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Curious Introvert

Weekly, long-form conversations on taboos and cultural blind spots with 185 Apple ratings

  • 365 episodes with a weekly cadence and median length of about 49 minutes give sponsors a steady, long-running slot.
  • Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 185 ratings, indicating an engaged, satisfied listener base.
  • Guests include philosophers, researchers, historians and journalists, a setting suited to educational or thought-leadership brands.
Best foreducation and bookshealth and wellness brandsawareness campaigns
Watch forSeveral episodes cover sensitive topics such as racism, fetishes and politics, so placement should be checked against brand safety needs.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society40%
Science25%
Health & Fitness20%
Politics15%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, expert guest discussion
Tone
curious, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 185 ratings, placing the show in the 50 to 200 ratings band (2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode), with 365 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9 and Buzzsprout hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhy do certain societal taboos persist?Is current health advice, such as on alcohol, cortisol or steps, reliable?How do politics, culture and individualism shape everyday life?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Episode 360 is titled 'FETISHES: Why We Hide What Turns Us On' and episode 361 covers racism and KKK rallies, while episode 363 discusses political parties.

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: 81 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

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

A weekly podcast covering societal taboos & cultural blind spots. Join host Meredith Hackwith Edwards as she deep dives with curiosity & nuance into philosophy, society & culture with expert guests. Episodes frequently feature philosophers, researchers, historians & journalists.
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About The Curious Introvert

The Curious Introvert is a weekly podcast hosted by Meredith Hackwith Edwards, according to the show feed and her website. Each episode digs into societal taboos and cultural blind spots through interviews with philosophers, researchers, historians and journalists, with topics ranging from health and science to politics and philosophy. The show has 365 episodes, a median length of roughly 49 minutes, and is hosted on Buzzsprout.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average rating from 185 ratings and a weekly update schedule. Listener figures are not published; based on the ratings count, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. These are estimates, not confirmed numbers. No sponsors were visible in the feed.

At an estimated $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys a placement in a long-running, thoughtful show. It suits education, wellness and book brands that want to reach a curious, discussion-oriented audience.

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

Questions about The Curious Introvert

How much does The Curious Introvert charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $90 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed placement.

What is The Curious Introvert about?

The Curious Introvert is a weekly podcast by Meredith Hackwith Edwards covering societal taboos, cultural blind spots, philosophy, science and health, often with expert guests.

How do I contact The Curious Introvert about sponsoring an episode?

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