The Vergecast
The Vergecast is The Verge's flagship technology podcast, hosted by Nilay Patel and David Pierce, covering gadgets, Big Tech and the week's major news. It has about 1,000 episodes, published roughly daily, with a median length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode, and Friday episodes run as a weekly news roundup.
Daily tech news audience from a flagship Verge show with 1,000 episodes
- Recent episodes cover Apple hardware, AI tools and consumer gadgets, matching product launch campaigns.
- Apple Podcasts shows about 3,791 ratings at an average of 4.3 stars, a strong engagement signal.
- Median episode length near 40 minutes allows a host-read mid-roll with room for a full message.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news roundup, product review discussion
- Tone
- informed, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Vox Media Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the owner is listed as Vox Media Podcast Network, with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover technology, AI and privacy topics; the political flag reflects news discussion such as the 'Hotline' segment on policy-related topics.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theverge.com/the-vergecast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id430333725 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/vergecast |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Apple's HomeView has an app problem | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 37 min |
| Everything's recording everybody. What now? | 2026-10-15 | 39 min |
| The $8 million AI music scam | 2026-10-14 | 38 min |
| HomeView: Apple just got serious about the smart home | Livestream | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 20 min |
| The AI is in the computer | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 45 min |
| The many pluses and minuses of Alexa Plus | 2026-10-08 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The Vergecast is the flagship daily podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, Nilay Patel and David Pierce hang out and make sense of the week’s most important technology news. And Monday through Thursday, David leads a selection of The Verge’s expert staffers in an exploration of how gadgets and software affect our lives – and which ones you…
About The Vergecast
The Vergecast is the flagship daily podcast of The Verge, hosted by Nilay Patel and David Pierce, covering small gadgets, Big Tech and the week's major technology news. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes published roughly every day, with a median length of about 40 minutes, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows updates on a semiweekly schedule. The show's description on the feed and Apple Podcasts presents it as a weekly conversation on Fridays with Patel and Pierce, plus Monday to Thursday segments led by Verge staff writers.
According to Apple Podcasts, the show holds 3,791 ratings with an average of 4.3 stars. Listener figures are estimates rather than published data: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward technology professionals and consumer tech enthusiasts in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show's advertising history is not documented there.
Brands seeking a host-read placement can expect an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode based on the estimated download range and standard rates. This suits consumer electronics, software and AI tool companies looking to reach an engaged tech audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Vergecast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Vergecast
How much does The Vergecast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall roughly between $360 and $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current rate card.
What is The Vergecast about?
The Vergecast covers gadgets, Big Tech and the week's major technology news. Hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce discuss products and industry trends, and Verge staff cover how devices and software affect daily life.
How do I contact The Vergecast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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