The David McWilliams Podcast
The David McWilliams Podcast, hosted by economist David McWilliams with co-author John Davis, explains economics and political issues facing Ireland, Europe and beyond in accessible terms. The show has 706 episodes, releases about every two days, and runs roughly 35 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly economics analysis for an engaged Irish and international business audience
- 706 episodes with a cadence of roughly every two days, giving a long run of sponsor visibility
- Apple Podcasts shows 233 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, indicating an engaged listener base
- Episodes run about 38 minutes, enough room for a full host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, co-hosted discussion, analysis
- Tone
- analytical, accessible
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description and funding links point listeners to paid ad-free and premium tiers (DMCW+ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify premium feed, and the davidmcwilliams.ie crew membership), and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
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Family friendly
Recent episode titles cover economics, housing, immigration and geopolitics, and the feed carries an explicit flag of 1, though the titles themselves contain no strong language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.davidmcwilliams.ie/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1462649946 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/0346ZI5wJG9br72uhcBccS |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/20b97d01-ba9b-5fb0-… |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A View From NYC: The Diaspora and the Midterms | 2026-10-15 | 40 min |
| The Tiramisu Budget: Is Ireland West European or West African? | 2026-10-13 | 44 min |
| Mr 5%: The Armenian Who Invented the Oil Industry and Gave It All Away | 2026-10-08 | 44 min |
| The End of The Housing Crisis? | 2026-10-06 | 34 min |
| Are Teenagers Getting Dumber? | 2026-10-01 | 40 min |
| The Welfare State vs Immigration: What Ireland's Numbers Actually Say | 2026-09-29 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
The aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many. I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated. That will be our…
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About The David McWilliams Podcast
The David McWilliams Podcast is a weekly show hosted by economist David McWilliams and co-author John Davis. It aims to make economics easy and accessible, covering political and financial issues in Ireland, Europe and beyond. The feed lists 706 episodes, a cadence of about every two days, and a median episode length of roughly 38 minutes.
The show is published on Acast, and the host's website describes him as an economist, author, podcaster, journalist and broadcaster. Apple Podcasts shows 233 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listener figures are estimates, and the audience is likely to skew older, Irish and interested in business and policy. Sponsor mentions were not found in the feed; the show promotes its own ad-free and premium tiers instead.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $630 per episode. That suits financial services, business software and professional education brands seeking an analytical audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The David McWilliams Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The David McWilliams Podcast
How much does The David McWilliams Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.
What is The David McWilliams Podcast about?
The show explains economics, politics and financial issues in Ireland, Europe and internationally in accessible language. Recent topics include housing, immigration, AI and global debt.
How do I contact The David McWilliams Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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