The John Batchelor Show
The John Batchelor Show, hosted by John Batchelor, is a daily hard news-analysis radio program covering current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with a median episode length of about 18 minutes plus long streamed segments. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily national security and news analysis for a politically engaged, older US audience
- 1,000 episodes with daily cadence give sponsors a long, steady run of placements
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 2,762 ratings signals a loyal listener base
- Long-form segments with named experts across defense, politics and science suit considered messages
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel segment, call-in and studio analysis, streamed broadcast
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 9 to 40 minutes per segment, with streamed blocks up to about 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover wildfires, military intervention, cartels and nuclear deterrence, and the feed carries an explicit flag of 1.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-john-batchelor-show… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id589864479 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/7297166/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOW SHOW FOR 10-16-2026 | 2026-10-17 | 8 min |
| STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW - FLYING CAR SCENARIO. | 2026-10-17 | 56 min |
| 8. - New Horizons Exploration and Europa Clipper - ALAN STERN & DAVID | 2026-10-17 | 20 min |
| 7. - New Generation Warfare and Strategic Deterrence - HENRY SOKOLSKI | 2026-10-17 | 18 min |
| 6. Proxy Warfare Dynamics in Modern Conflicts - Proxy Warfare Dynamics | 2026-10-17 | 38 min |
| 5. EARTH - Commercial Space Ventures and Astronomical Discoveries - BO | 2026-10-16 | 20 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.
The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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About The John Batchelor Show
The John Batchelor Show is a daily hard news-analysis radio program covering current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with daily updates and typical segments of roughly 9 to 40 minutes, and the show's description says it has reported from the Middle East, the South Caucasus, the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 average from 2,762 ratings. The show is hosted by John Batchelor, according to the feed.
The show's segments feature named guests and analysts on subjects including nuclear deterrence, proxy warfare, Supreme Court jurisprudence and space exploration. Episode titles are numbered and dated, so listeners can follow individual topics across a broadcast day.
The audience is estimated, not measured: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing older, US-based and male. No sponsors appear in the feed. An estimated $90 to $625 per episode buys a host-read mid-roll, suited to financial services, publishing and defense B2B brands seeking a serious, politically attentive audience. Source: the show feed and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The John Batchelor Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The John Batchelor Show
How much does The John Batchelor Show 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 pricing depends on the sponsor's package and is not published in the feed.
What is The John Batchelor Show about?
It is a daily news-analysis radio program covering global politics, defense, world history and natural sciences, with guest experts and long-form segments across 1,000 episodes.
How do I contact The John Batchelor Show about sponsoring an episode?
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