The Nerd Reich, hosted by Gil Duran, examines Silicon Valley politics, tech billionaire influence, crypto and democracy. It has 23 episodes released about every 22 days, with a median length of roughly 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged political listeners who follow tech power and democracy closely
- Consistent 4.9 average rating from 184 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Guests include Molly White, Karen Hao and Roger McNamee, drawing attention from tech and policy audiences
- Episodes run about 46 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, listener mailbag
- Tone
- investigative, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 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
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover political and corporate topics such as 'Weapon of Mass Corruption' and 'The Antichrist Playbook', with no adult or drug content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | nerdreich.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1801103648 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/nerdreich/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Corruption is The Point: Casey Michel on America's New Billionaire | 2026-09-30 | 42 min |
| Weapon of Mass Corruption: Crypto’s Political Playbook (ft. Molly Whit | 2026-09-09 | 38 min |
| The Nerd Reich: How Peter Thiel & Silicon Valley Billionaires Engineer | 2026-08-21 | 50 min |
| Peter Thiel Bought a Mansion in Argentina. Here's What It Really Means | 2026-06-24 | 49 min |
| Peter Thiel's Palantir Is Watching You. Here's How to Fight Back | 2026-04-21 | 41 min |
| The Epstein-Bitcoin Files: Why Jeffrey Epstein Funded the Early Crypto | 2026-04-06 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 22 days.
The Nerd Reich with Gil Duran a podcast about Silicon Valley politics and power—who holds it, how they use it, and how the unchecked influence of tech billionaires threatens democracy.The Nerd Reich investigates the rise of Silicon Valley’s ruling class, the Network State cult, and the crypto-fueled push to undermine democratic government. From billionaire-backed disinformation to AI-driven…
About The Nerd Reich
The Nerd Reich is a politics and technology podcast hosted by Gil Duran, according to the show's feed and website. It covers Silicon Valley power, tech billionaire influence on democracy, crypto politics and surveillance, with episodes often including guest interviews such as Molly White and Karen Hao.
The show has 23 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 22 days, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 184 ratings with a 4.9 average, which suggests a loyal but niche listenership. Audience figures are estimates only, put at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing toward politically engaged adults in the United States.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, a figure that suits civic organisations, privacy and security tools, and media or education 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 Nerd Reich can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Nerd Reich
How much does The Nerd Reich charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and episode count.
What is The Nerd Reich about?
The Nerd Reich, hosted by Gil Duran, covers Silicon Valley politics, tech billionaire influence, crypto and threats to democratic governance. Episodes often feature guest interviews with journalists and researchers.
How do I contact The Nerd Reich 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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