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This Week in Cardiology

Hosted by John Mandrola

This Week in Cardiology is a weekly Medscape podcast in which Dr. John Mandrola summarizes the top cardiology news for US health professionals. The feed lists 424 episodes since 2017, each about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads run 4,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $70 to $300, with a physician audience that suits clinical and medical-device brands.

Why brands sponsor This Week in Cardiology

A weekly briefing that reaches working cardiologists through Medscape's professional network

  • Weekly episodes since 2017 show a long-running, consistent format for health professionals.
  • 897 Apple ratings at 4.9 stars indicate a satisfied and engaged audience.
  • Medscape runs an advertising program with NPI targeting, which signals an established path for healthcare marketers.
Best formedical device launchesclinical software and toolsprofessional education offers
Watch forMedscape is a corporate publisher with a media kit process; pharma-style compliance may apply and direct booking may be limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Medical Health70%
Science20%
News10%
Formats
solo news summary, commentary
Tone
clinical, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
28 to 36 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent55/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode4k–12k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Apple Podcasts shows 897 ratings (5,000 to 25,000 band), adjusted down for a narrow professional audience on a weekly schedule with 424 episodes since 2017.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the most important cardiology studies this weekHow should clinicians interpret new trial resultsWhat changes in practice guidelines matter
Age
3%18-24
22%25-34
30%35-44
45%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Medscape
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; Medscape publishes an 'Advertise With Us' media kit page on its website for brand inquiries.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit; titles are dated episode labels such as 'Oct 09 2026 This Week in Cardiology', and the description restricts the audience to US health professionals.

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

Benchmark score: 96 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks8 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

This podcast delivers Dr. John Mandrola's summary and perspective on top news of the week that cardiologists can't miss. This podcast is intended for US health professionals only.
This Week in Cardiology's own show description from the podcast feed

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About This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology is a weekly podcast from Medscape in which Dr. John Mandrola delivers a summary and perspective on the top news of the week for cardiologists, according to the feed. The description states it is intended for US health professionals only. Episodes are titled by date and run about 32 minutes.

The feed lists 424 episodes dating to 2017 and a weekly cadence, and Apple Podcasts shows 4.9 stars from 897 ratings. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so Starbooked estimates 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, mostly physicians and other clinicians. The Medscape website carries an advertising page and media kit for brands, and no sponsors are named in the feed.

At Starbooked's rate formula, a host-read mid-roll costs about $70 to $300 per episode. Medical device makers, clinical tools, and professional education providers should consider it, keeping in mind that Medscape may route inquiries through its own ad team.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. This Week in Cardiology can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about This Week in Cardiology

How much does This Week in Cardiology charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $70 to $300 per episode, based on 4,000 to 12,000 estimated downloads. Medscape does not publish podcast rates, so actual pricing may differ through its ad team.

What is This Week in Cardiology about?

It is a weekly Medscape podcast in which Dr. John Mandrola summarizes and gives perspective on the top cardiology news of the week. It is intended for US health professionals only.

How do I contact This Week in Cardiology about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, so you can reach the team directly. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked. Medscape also lists an advertising inquiry form on its website.

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