The Illusion of Consensus, hosted by Rav Arora, is an independent podcast that examines what it calls weaponized consensus in science, with recurring topics in medical censorship, mental health, psychedelic medicine and well-being. It has 95 episodes released about every 8 days, with a median length near 76 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated). Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, with a $40 minimum.
Engaged debate audience of 187 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars
- Apple Podcasts shows 168 five-star ratings from 187 total, a strong engagement signal
- Weekly episodes around 76 minutes give ample mid-roll inventory
- Recurring psychedelic medicine and wellness coverage suits health-adjacent brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, debate, solo commentary
- Tone
- contrarian, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the Substack site with a utm tag.
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Recent titles cover psychedelic policy and contested political debates on Iran and vaccine mandates, which flag political and drug-related suitability concerns.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.illusionconsensus.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1685718305 |
| RSS feed | rss2.flightcast.com/r10ilpj7jk738mwpyap6b7ax.xml |
Benchmark score: 8 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Can AI Actually Find Your Soulmate? | Dating App Founder Jake Kozloski | 2026-10-02 | 3 h 11 min |
| The Hidden Psychology of Addiction, Ambition & Feeling Seen | Ryan Soa | 2026-08-14 | 1 h 15 min |
| The Future of Human Performance: Enhanced Games Co-Founder Max Martin | 2026-06-18 | 1 h 16 min |
| Evolutionary Biologist WARNS How Modern Dating Is DESTROYING Gen Z | B | 2026-05-30 | 1 h 51 min |
| Groundbreaking Study Reveals Psilocybin Can CRUSH Smoking Addiction | | 2026-05-22 | 1 h 22 min |
| Mark Cuban INTERROGATED on His Pro-Vax and DEI Views | 2026-05-20 | 2 h 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 17 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
An independent podcast by Rav Arora (and formerly Dr. Jay Bhattacharya) devoted to dismantling weaponized "consensus" in science. Weekly topics include medical censorship, holistic medicine, mental health, psychedelic medicine, and well-being. www.illusionconsensus.com
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About The Illusion of Consensus
The Illusion of Consensus is an independent podcast hosted by Rav Arora, according to the show's feed and website. It examines what it describes as weaponized consensus in science, covering medical censorship, holistic medicine, mental health, psychedelic medicine and well-being, often through debates and interviews with guests.
The show has released 95 episodes, with the feed indicating a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 76 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 187 ratings averaging 4.8 stars. The Substack site describes a companion newsletter, which is separate from podcast download data.
Listeners are estimated to be a mix of health-curious and politically engaged adults, with estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. The feed shows no sponsors. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. It suits wellness and education brands willing to sit alongside contested political content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Illusion of Consensus can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Illusion of Consensus
How much does The Illusion of Consensus charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and the specific placement.
What is The Illusion of Consensus about?
The show is an independent podcast hosted by Rav Arora that examines weaponized consensus in science, covering medical policy, mental health, psychedelic medicine and well-being, usually in debates and interviews.
How do I contact The Illusion of Consensus about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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