The East is a Podcast, hosted by Sina Rahmani, offers a critical lens on the history of the present in West Asia and North Africa, with interviews with experts and archival mashups. The show has 617 episodes released roughly every 3.8 days, with a median length near 81 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A long-running, critical West Asia analysis show with a loyal, engaged listener base
- 617 episodes since 2018 with a steady weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 339 ratings
- Interviews with scholars and journalists produce long, attentive listening sessions
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, archival mashup, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- critical, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links to Patreon, GoFundMe, Teespring, Venmo and PayPal appear on the website, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover armed conflict and ethnic cleansing, for example 'The other Holocaust: ethnic cleansing in South Lebanon', and the content is strongly political.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.eastpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1440795663 |
| RSS feed | eastisapodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud: The case of Ward Churchill w/ Nick Estes (Unlocked) | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 22 min |
| Zionist Abuse, Tankie Support #1 | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 38 min |
| Solidarity verboten: Germany and the attack on the Palestine Congress | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 27 min |
| Khamenei's last move w/ Ali Alizadeh | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 26 min |
| Erasing the borders: Understanding the new West Asian resistance w/ Ha | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 18 min |
| The other Holocaust: ethnic cleansing in South Lebanon w/ Hadi Hoteit | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
A critical lens on the history of the present on West Asia and North Africa. Interviews with experts and archival mashups. Created by Sina Rahmani (twitter: @urorientalist)
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About The East is a Podcast
The East is a Podcast is a long-running show hosted by Sina Rahmani, who holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from UCLA, according to the show website. The show offers a critical lens on the history of the present in West Asia and North Africa through expert interviews and archival mashups. It has released 617 episodes since October 2018, roughly every 3.8 days, with a median length of about 81 minutes.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 339 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated, not reported, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 and based largely in the United States and United Kingdom. The show relies on listener funding through Patreon, GoFundMe and other links, and no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits academic publishers, education providers and civil society brands whose audiences value in-depth political analysis.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The East is a Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The East is a Podcast
How much does The East is a Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms and should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is The East is a Podcast about?
The East is a Podcast offers a critical lens on the history of the present in West Asia and North Africa, using expert interviews and archival mashups. Episodes often run around 70 to 90 minutes.
How do I contact The East is a Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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