The Thinking Muslim, hosted by Muhammad Jalal, features long-form interviews on Islam, geopolitics, history and culture with academics and commentators. The show has 339 episodes released weekly, typically 60 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its distinctive feature is a Middle East and Muslim world focus on current affairs.
Long-form Muslim-world analysis with a 201-rating, 4.7-star Apple audience
- 339 weekly episodes since 2019 build a long-running, consistent listener habit.
- Guests include academics and journalists, and episodes average about an hour.
- A 4.7 average from 201 Apple ratings signals a loyal, engaged audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form discussion
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to a membership, a one-time donation and merchandise on the show website; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover war, conflict in Gaza and Yemen, and the far right (e.g. 'Blowback: How the War on Terror Built the American Far Right'), which places the show in a high political and violence-related context.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thinkingmuslim.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1471798762 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64fc8470defa1f0011d… |
| www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ | |
| X | x.com/thinking_muslim |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How the Saudis, Houthis and UAE Conspired Against the People of Yemen | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 32 min |
| Is This the Muslim Lord of the Rings? | Peter Gould | 2026-10-09 | 48 min |
| Three Years On: Gaza and our Illusions about the Qur’an | Ustadha Daly | 2026-10-02 | 53 min |
| Don't Say Palestine: How the Media Manufactured Consent | Dr Assal Rad | 2026-09-25 | 49 min |
| Macklemore, Mamdani and Miliband: Does Anyone Still Like the Shape of | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 2 min |
| A Muslim NATO? Are Muslim Countries Finally Uniting? | Sami Hamdi | 2026-09-11 | 2 h 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About The Thinking Muslim
The Thinking Muslim is a long-running podcast hosted by Muhammad Jalal, according to the show feed and the Apple Podcasts listing. Its episodes are long interviews with academics, journalists and commentators on Islam, Middle East geopolitics, history and culture, and the show's website describes it as a platform for the elevation of thinking.
The show has 339 episodes released weekly, typically 55 to 75 minutes long, with recent episodes covering Gaza, Syria and Yemen. Apple Podcasts shows 201 ratings with a 4.7 average. The show's website links to membership, one-time donations and merchandise rather than named sponsors.
Estimated listeners, based on rating counts and show signals, are mainly adults aged 25 to 44 in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Each episode is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, and a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits education, book and faith-adjacent brands seeking a thoughtful, politically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Thinking Muslim can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Thinking Muslim
How much does The Thinking Muslim charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates range from about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on ad placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is The Thinking Muslim about?
The Thinking Muslim is a weekly podcast hosted by Muhammad Jalal featuring long interviews on Islam, Middle East geopolitics, history and culture with academic and media guests.
How do I contact The Thinking Muslim 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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