The VPZD Show
The VPZD Show, hosted by Drs. Vinay Prasad and Zubin Damania, discusses medicine, public health, science and current news from a commentary angle. The show has 45 episodes released roughly every 18 days, with a median length near 82 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Physician-hosted medical commentary with a highly engaged Apple Podcasts audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,729 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 80 minutes and cover medicine, public health and science news in depth.
- Two physician hosts give health-related brands a credible, long-form host-read environment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, guest interview
- Tone
- opinionated, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 95 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
Feed is flagged explicit (1), and episode titles such as 'Public Health Sex Party Hypocrisy' and 'Trump Transition' show adult and political subject matter.
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 | zdoggmd.com/category/the-vpzd-show/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1596335407 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/the-vpzd-show |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize Snubs, AI Medicine, Brain Death, SSRIs | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 11 min |
| Lethal Injection Ethics, Meditation Dangers, GRAIL Cancer Screening | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 35 min |
| Affirmative Action, AI Medical Recording, AI Doomers | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 14 min |
| Macklemore, Confidence Intervals, LG Spying | 2026-09-19 | 1 h 11 min |
| Pancreatic Cancer Drug, USPSTF, Tylenol-Autism | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 42 min |
| Fauci's Diary, Vinay's FDA Experience, Jason Arday (Recorded LIVE) | 2026-09-10 | 2 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 18 days.
Two doctors, one podcast, Alt-Middle as heck. Featuring Dr. Vinay Prasad (host of Plenary Session) and Dr. Zubin Damania (host of The ZDoggMD Show).
About The VPZD Show
The VPZD Show is a medicine and public health podcast hosted by Drs. Vinay Prasad and Zubin Damania, as described on the show's website and feed. Episodes cover health policy, drug and vaccine science, cancer screening and current news, and the feed lists 45 episodes released about every 18 days.
Episodes run a median of roughly 82 minutes, and the show is marked explicit in its feed. Apple Podcasts shows 1,729 ratings with a 4.9 average, and listeners are estimated to skew toward adults aged 25 and over, mostly in the United States (estimates only).
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to a long-form, opinionated health audience. Health, wellness and medical education brands are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The VPZD Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The VPZD Show
How much does The VPZD Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing is not published.
What is The VPZD Show about?
The VPZD Show is a medicine and public health podcast hosted by Drs. Vinay Prasad and Zubin Damania. It covers health science, drug policy and current news in long-form conversation.
How do I contact The VPZD Show about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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