The Thinking Atheist, hosted by Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster, covers religion, science, skepticism and American politics from a secular viewpoint. The show has 812 episodes, released about every three days, typically 35 to 80 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running secular show with a loyal, highly rated audience of skeptics
- 2,847 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
- 812 episodes released about weekly, with a deep back catalogue for ongoing sponsorship.
- Audience skews toward adults who examine religion, science and public life critically.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, listener call-in, reading
- Tone
- critical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Listener support is offered through a Spreaker funding link in the feed ("Support the podcast!"), and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as "Should Capital Punishment Be Put to Death?" and "RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy" show heavy political and religious critique, and the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/thethinkingatheist_1 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id412308695 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/3270347/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The United States of Insanity (with Aron Ra) | 2026-10-16 | 31 min |
| Should Capital Punishment Be Put to Death? | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 7 min |
| The United States is Not a Christian Nation | 2026-10-09 | 23 min |
| When Movies Screw Up the Science | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 21 min |
| The Unholy Trinity Reunion | 2026-09-29 | 2 h 39 min |
| They Go Low, We Go High? (with Cecil Cicirello) | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the…
About TheThinkingAtheist
The Thinking Atheist is a podcast hosted by Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster who left belief after roughly 30 years and now produces the show as a professional video producer. According to the feed and the show's listing, it covers religion, science, skepticism and American politics, with interviews, solo monologues and listener calls. The feed describes the show as a polished, rage-free challenge to religious belief.
The show has 812 episodes released about every three days, with a median episode length of roughly 52 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 2,847 ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on these signals, listener numbers are estimated rather than published, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely mostly American adults with an interest in religion and science.
No sponsors appear in the recent episodes; the show relies on listener support through a Spreaker funding link. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, and brands in books, education and science would be the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. TheThinkingAtheist can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about TheThinkingAtheist
How much does The Thinking Atheist charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.
What is The Thinking Atheist about?
The Thinking Atheist, hosted by Seth Andrews, covers religion, science, skepticism and American politics from a secular perspective, through interviews, solo episodes and listener calls.
How do I contact The Thinking Atheist 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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