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The Story Collider is a weekly storytelling podcast from Story Collider, Inc., where scientists, doctors, patients, poets and comedians tell true personal stories tied to science and experience. It has 740 episodes, releases weekly, and episodes run about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Story Collider

Reach 740 episodes of thoughtful, true science stories with a loyal audience

  • Weekly episodes of about 28 minutes give a host-read spot room to breathe.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 795 ratings with a 4.4 average, a sign of engaged listeners.
  • Themed episodes such as Love and Technology and Revelations suit topical campaigns.
Best forscience and education brandsbook and arts publisherswellness and mental health products
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published figures; confirm numbers before committing budget.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science55%
Society & Culture25%
Arts & Entertainment20%
Formats
narrative, live storytelling recording, themed anthology
Tone
reflective, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 55%: 795 Apple ratings points to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000 per episode); a 13-year-old show with weekly cadence, mid-tier Podcast Index popularity and Art19 hosting supports this range.
Audience asks abouthow do scientists experience their personal liveswhat is it like being an immigrant scientisthow do family and identity shape careers in science
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Titles such as 'Manhood: Stories about masculinity' and 'Skeletons in the Closet: Stories about family secrets' suggest mature personal themes, though no explicit flag is set in the feed.

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

Benchmark score: 96 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are…
The Story Collider's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Story Collider

The Story Collider is a weekly podcast from Story Collider, Inc. that presents true personal stories told by researchers, doctors, patients, poets and comedians, connected to science and lived experience. The feed lists 740 episodes with a typical length of about 28 minutes, and the show is hosted on Art19. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 795 ratings with an average of 4.4.

The show's audience is estimated, not measured. Based on ratings volume and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely concentrated in the United States and skewing toward adults aged 25 and older. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, which puts a single episode in the range of roughly $90 to $625. The show suits science education, book, arts and wellness brands looking for thoughtful, long-form audiences. Sources: the public RSS feed, Art19 and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Story Collider can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Story Collider

How much does The Story Collider 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 roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and actual download data.

What is The Story Collider about?

The Story Collider is a weekly podcast of true personal stories told by scientists, doctors, patients, poets and comedians, often connected to science and lived experience. Episodes are typically about 28 minutes long.

How do I contact The Story Collider about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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