This Machine Kills
This Machine Kills, hosted by Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr., is a leftist podcast on technology and political economy that critiques innovation and capital. It has 500 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $130 to $620 per episode.
Engaged audience of tech-critical listeners, with a 4.7 Apple rating over 232 ratings
- 500 weekly episodes since 2020 give a long, consistent back catalogue and steady release cadence.
- Apple Podcasts shows 232 ratings averaging 4.7, with 208 of them five-star.
- Co-hosts and guest experts discuss technology, labor and capital, suiting B2B and tech-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- critical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding is through Patreon (patreon.com/thismachinekills) for premium episodes, and no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles include explicit language such as 'Never Let a Computer Tell Me Shit' and 'I'm Evil as Shit', and the show is openly partisan leftist commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soundcloud.com/thismachinekillspod |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1526914048 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:8610… |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 479. Trust Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings (ft. Kate Kaye) | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 11 min |
| Patreon Preview – 478. Keep Honking, I’m Watching Microdramas While We | 2026-10-09 | 5 min |
| 477. Amerikkka Intelligence | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 17 min |
| Patreon Preview – 476. Can You Believe What Leftists Think About AI | 2026-09-26 | 8 min |
| 475. Never Let a Computer Tell Me Shit | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 24 min |
| Patreon Preview – 474. Gym, Tan, Leverage | 2026-09-11 | 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast about technology and political economy /// Agitprop against innovation and capital /// Hosted by Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr., Produced by Jereme Brown /// Hello friends and enemies Listen anywhere that fine podcasts are distributed. Subscribe at patreon.com/thismachinekills to get premium episodes every week.
About This Machine Kills
This Machine Kills is a podcast about technology and political economy, hosted by Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr. and produced by Jereme Brown, according to the podcast feed. The show offers critical commentary on innovation, capital and the power of tech companies, with guest interviews on topics such as AI, labor and industrial policy.
The show releases episodes weekly, with 500 episodes on record and a median run time of about 40 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 232 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, and 208 of those ratings are five stars. Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on Apple rating volume and show size, not on published download figures.
No sponsors appear in the feed, and funding comes through Patreon for premium episodes. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll ad would be priced at about $130 to $620 per episode. The show suits tech, software and professional services brands that want to reach a critical, politically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. This Machine Kills can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about This Machine Kills
How much does This Machine Kills charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $130 to $620 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is This Machine Kills about?
This Machine Kills is a weekly podcast on technology and political economy, hosted by Jathan Sadowski and Edward Ongweso Jr. It critiques innovation, capital and the power of tech companies.
How do I contact This Machine Kills about sponsoring an episode?
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