The Matt Walker Podcast, hosted by Matt Walker, a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, covers sleep, the brain and the body. The show has 192 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged sleep-science audience with a highly rated, consistently released neuroscience show
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 906 ratings, with 864 five-star reviews.
- Weekly episodes of about 29 minutes give a steady, predictable placement.
- Scientific, educational tone suits brands in sleep, wellness and health.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative sleep story
- Tone
- educational, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 32 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode #149 covers sleep myths and #148 covers psychedelics for mental health, while #143 covers the science of love, desire and sex, so adult and drug topics appear in an educational context.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | themattwalkerpodcast.buzzsprout.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1578319619 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1821163.rss |
Benchmark score: 96 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #155 - Sleep & Nature's Call | 2026-10-12 | 28 min |
| #154 - Sleep and Cortisol | 2026-10-05 | 29 min |
| #153- Sleeping in an MRI Machine | 2026-09-28 | 25 min |
| #152 - The Brain on Music | 2026-09-21 | 28 min |
| #151 - The Geography of Sleep | 2026-09-14 | 24 min |
| #150 - The Neuroscience of Déjà Vu | 2026-09-07 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public.
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About The Matt Walker Podcast
The Matt Walker Podcast is an educational show about sleep, the brain and the body, hosted by Matt Walker, a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley, according to the show's description in the feed. The show mixes expert interviews, solo explanations of research and occasional sleep stories, and includes episodes on topics such as sleep myths, psychedelics for mental health and the neuroscience of memory.
The show has 192 episodes released roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 29 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 906 ratings with an average of 4.9. The website, hosted on Buzzsprout, is the show's main official page.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an audience that appears interested in science and wellness. No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which suits sleep, wellness and health brands looking to reach a science-minded audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the show's website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Matt Walker Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Matt Walker Podcast
How much does The Matt Walker Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate for a host-read mid-roll is $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed format and placement.
What is The Matt Walker Podcast about?
The show covers sleep, the brain and the body, with expert interviews and explanations of neuroscience research. Recent episodes covered sleep myths, psychedelics for mental health and the neuroscience of memory.
How do I contact The Matt Walker Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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