The Ripple Effect Podcast
The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosted by Ricky Varandas, features interviews with journalists, historians, researchers, scientists, musicians and public figures on society, politics, history and philosophy. The show has 591 episodes, released about every 11 days, with a median length of roughly 86 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-form interviews with an engaged audience on politics, history and society
- 591 episodes since 2013 with a steady biweekly release schedule
- Interviews with journalists, scientists, authors and public figures, often 60 to 100 minutes long
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 564 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- investigative, provocative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 60 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover assassination attempts, the Charlie Kirk assassination, and war, and the show runs heavy political and conspiracy-themed content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.podomatic.com/podcasts/rvtheory6 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id713657884 |
| RSS feed | rvtheory6.podomatic.com/rss2.xml |
Benchmark score: 73 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 590: They Are Preparing For Something WORSE... Here Is How To | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 38 min |
| Episode 589: The Secret AI Genesis Mission Nobody Is Talking About | J | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 26 min |
| Episode 588: The Ripple Effect Podcast (James DiEugenio | THE JFK FILE | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 22 min |
| Episode 587: The Ripple Effect Podcast (Freddy Silva | The Origin of M | 2026-09-01 | 2 h 46 min |
| Episode 586: The Ripple Effect Podcast (Jeff Szur | Nature's Suppresse | 2026-08-16 | 1 h 56 min |
| Episode 585: The Ripple Effect Podcast (Damien Echols | West Memphis T | 2026-07-13 | 1 h 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
The Ripple Effect Podcast has journalists on like Ben Swann , historians like Dan Carlin , musicians like Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory, researchers like James Corbett , scientists like Rupert Sheldrake , comedians like Jim Florentine , doctors like Dr. Burzynski , filmmakers like Mikki Willis , authors like Christopher Ryan , philosophers like Daniele Bolelli , athletes like Justin Wren ,…
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About The Ripple Effect Podcast
The Ripple Effect Podcast, hosted by Ricky Varandas, is an interview show covering society, politics, history and philosophy. According to the feed and the Apple Podcasts listing, the show has released 591 episodes since September 2013, roughly every 11 days, with a typical episode running about 86 minutes. Guests include journalists, historians, scientists and authors, and the show's website, RickyVarandas.com, describes its goal as provoking thought and starting a ripple.
Apple Podcasts shows 564 ratings with an average of 4.6. Listener figures are not published. Based on the rating count and show size, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely skewed toward politically engaged adults in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors so far.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode based on these download estimates. This suits brands that want long-form placements with a politically engaged audience, such as book publishers and media launches.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Ripple Effect Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Ripple Effect Podcast
How much does The Ripple Effect Podcast 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. Exact rates depend on the host's terms and are not published.
What is The Ripple Effect Podcast about?
The show features long-form interviews with journalists, historians, scientists, authors and public figures on society, politics, history and philosophy, hosted by Ricky Varandas.
How do I contact The Ripple Effect Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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