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The Eurasian Knot is a weekly podcast from The Eurasian Knot covering the past, present and future of Russia and wider Eurasia through interviews. It has 380 episodes since 2017, with typical episodes of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Eurasian Knot

Weekly, in-depth Russia and Eurasia interviews for an engaged history audience

  • 380 episodes since 2017 with a steady weekly cadence and a 4.8 average Apple rating from 195 ratings.
  • Median episode runs about 41 minutes, giving sponsors room for a host-read mid-roll.
  • Analytical, non-sensational tone suits brands wanting thoughtful, low-noise placement.
Best foreducation and bookstravel and language learningacademic and think-tank campaigns
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the feed shows no current sponsor history.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History45%
Politics25%
Society20%
Culture10%
Formats
interview, narrative, multi-part series
Tone
informative, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 195 Apple ratings suggest 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted for a show over eight years old, 380 episodes, weekly cadence and no visible sponsors
Audience asks aboutWhat drove the Ukraine war?How did Soviet institutions shape society?What is life like for Russian immigrants?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'The Soviet Death Penalty' and 'The Origins of the Ukraine War' cover violent historical and political subjects in an analytical register

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: 84 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Marriage and Family in Chechnya2026-10-1448 min
A Novel of Modern Russia2026-10-0739 min
Latvian Soldiers in WWII2026-09-3054 min
Los Rusos2026-09-2350 min
The Origins of the Ukraine War2026-09-1655 min
The Soviet Death Penalty2026-09-0946 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on…
The Eurasian Knot's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Eurasian Knot

The Eurasian Knot is a weekly podcast produced by The Eurasian Knot that examines Russia and the wider Eurasian region through interviews on its past, present and future. Per the feed and the show's website at euraknot.org, the show has 380 episodes since July 2017, with recent episodes typically running about 41 minutes. Recent themes include the Soviet death penalty, the origins of the Ukraine war and multi-part series on Russian immigrants.

Apple Podcasts lists 195 ratings with a 4.8 average. Based on these signals, the show is estimated to reach 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely to be history and current-affairs readers, mostly in the United States and United Kingdom (estimate). The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.

At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits education, publishing and academic brands seeking a thoughtful audience.

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

Questions about The Eurasian Knot

How much does The Eurasian Knot 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 $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is The Eurasian Knot about?

The Eurasian Knot is a weekly podcast with interviews on Russia and Eurasia's history, politics and society. It has 380 episodes since 2017, with episodes running about 41 minutes.

How do I contact The Eurasian Knot about sponsoring an episode?

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