The Economics of Everyday Things, hosted by journalist Zachary Crockett and published by the Freakonomics Network, explores ordinary objects and services through short economic stories. The show has 223 episodes released roughly every three days, with median length near 20 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read ad.
Short, polished economics stories for business-minded listeners across the Freakonomics network
- 223 episodes released about every three days, with a consistent production standard
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 1,599 ratings signals an engaged audience
- Episodes run roughly 16 to 22 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, reported feature
- Tone
- curious, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 16 to 22 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM Podcasts+
- Categories promoted
- audio subscription services
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes a SiriusXM Podcasts+ free trial, and the feed shows no named sponsor in the last 20 episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Porta-Potties', 'Prison Labor' and 'Going-Out-of-Business Sales' are informational, and the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | freakonomics.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1666678354 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/ob9OSBIN |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 82. Chain Restaurant Recipes | 2026-10-15 | 17 min |
| 81. Guide Dogs | 2026-10-12 | 22 min |
| 80. Going-Out-of-Business Sales | 2026-10-08 | 16 min |
| 79. School Photos | 2026-10-05 | 18 min |
| 78. Porta-Potties | 2026-10-01 | 20 min |
| 77. Hand Models | 2026-09-28 | 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Who decides which snacks are in your office’s vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio,…
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About The Economics of Everyday Things
The Economics of Everyday Things is a Freakonomics Network show hosted by journalist Zachary Crockett, according to the feed and the Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode takes a common object or service, such as chain restaurant recipes, porta-potties or sushi fish, and explains the economics behind it in roughly 16 to 22 minutes.
The show has released 223 episodes, with a new one about every three days, and holds a 4.8 average rating on Apple Podcasts from 1,599 ratings. Listeners are likely business-curious adults in the United States and English-speaking markets; these audience figures are estimates, not published data.
The show currently promotes a SiriusXM Podcasts+ trial and shows no other sponsors in its recent feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to business software, consumer finance and education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Economics of Everyday Things can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Economics of Everyday Things
How much does The Economics of Everyday Things charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact rates are set by the show or network.
What is The Economics of Everyday Things about?
The show explains the economics behind everyday objects and services, from vending machine snacks to Stradivarius violins, in short stories presented by journalist Zachary Crockett.
How do I contact The Economics of Everyday Things about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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