The Quanta Podcast from Quanta Magazine is hosted by editor-in-chief Samir Patel, who talks with the magazine's writers about math, physics, biology and computer science. The feed lists 370 episodes, released weekly with biweekly audio editions, typically 25 to 35 minutes. Estimated downloads run 6,000 to 20,000 per episode, implying $110 to $500 per host-read mid-roll. Audio edition episodes, marked in titles, run shorter.
Eleven-year science and math show from an established editorial brand with weekly episodes
- 370 episodes since 2015, with a new conversation every Tuesday per the feed description.
- 598 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars point to an engaged, loyal listener base.
- Episodes of 25 to 35 minutes cover math, physics, biology and AI for curious adults.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, explainer, audio edition of articles
- Tone
- curious, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website describes Quanta as an editorially independent publication supported by the Simons Foundation.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles such as 'Sea Monkeys, Jupiter, and the Mystery of Turbulence' cover science and math only.
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.quantamagazine.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1021340531 |
| RSS feed | quantapodcast.quantamagazine.org/ |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How Math Brings Together Classical Chaos, Quantum Mechanics, and Fract | 2026-10-13 | 29 min |
| Audio Edition: Sometimes Being First Means Seeing the End Before Anyon | 2026-10-08 | 25 min |
| Sea Monkeys, Jupiter, and the Mystery of Turbulence | 2026-10-06 | 28 min |
| ‘Jumping Genes’ Are More Than Parasitic DNA | 2026-09-29 | 27 min |
| Audio Edition: For Hong Wang, Living Fully in the Math World Means Thr | 2026-09-24 | 27 min |
| Are the Little Red Dots Actually Black Hole Suns? | 2026-09-22 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Exploring the distant universe, the insides of cells, the abstractions of math, the complexity of information itself, and much more, The Quanta Podcast is a tour of the frontier between the known and the unknown. In each episode, Quanta Magazine Editor-in-Chief Samir Patel speaks with the minds behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding…
About The Quanta Podcast
The Quanta Podcast is the audio program of Quanta Magazine, which the magazine's website describes as an editorially independent publication supported by the Simons Foundation. According to the feed, editor-in-chief Samir Patel speaks with the people behind the magazine's reporting on math, physics, biology and computer science. Recent episodes include 'Does Computer Science Need Computers?' and 'Is AI Reasoning Right for the Wrong Reasons?'.
The feed lists 370 episodes since 2015. A new conversation arrives every Tuesday, with shorter audio edition episodes roughly every two weeks. Median length is about 29 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 598 ratings averaging 4.7 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 6,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, likely curious general readers interested in science and math.
No sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated $110 to $500 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor would buy a placement in a long-running science show. Good fits include books, educational tools, software and subscriptions aimed at curious adults. The publisher is a nonprofit, so confirm that ads are accepted.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Quanta Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Quanta Podcast
How much does The Quanta Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $110 to $500 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 6,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show does not publish rates or download numbers.
What is The Quanta Podcast about?
Per its feed, editor-in-chief Samir Patel speaks with the minds behind Quanta Magazine about fundamental research in math, physics, biology and computer science, with new episodes every Tuesday and audio editions of articles.
How do I contact The Quanta Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, and you can also try the contact options on quantamagazine.org.
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