This Week in Virology is hosted by Vincent Racaniello and covers viruses that cause disease, including clinical updates, outbreaks and virology research. The netcast has 100 episodes in its feed and releases roughly every 5 days, with a median length of about 68 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 8,000 to 25,000 (estimated), at an indicative rate of $150 to $620 per episode.
Reach a dedicated science audience through a long-running virology netcast
- Over 2,000 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average suggests an engaged, loyal listener base.
- Episodes run about an hour and cover viruses, outbreaks and clinical updates in depth.
- The show has been listed on Apple Podcasts since 2008 and releases about weekly.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, expert interview, clinical update segment
- Tone
- technical, educational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover viruses, outbreaks and clinical topics such as 'Ebola Virus Brains' and 'Long COVID' with no explicit flags.
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 | www.microbe.tv/twiv |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id300973784 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/twivmp3 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| TWiV 1366: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel Griffin | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 2 min |
| TWiV 1365: Andes Virus Up Close | 2026-10-11 | 57 min |
| TWiV 1364: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel Griffin | 2026-10-10 | 1 h 14 min |
| TWiV 1363: A Cauldron of Bats | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 54 min |
| TWiV 1362: Clinical Update with Dr. Daniel Griffin | 2026-10-03 | 54 min |
| TWiV 1361: Ancient Viral Sword and Shield | 2026-09-27 | 1 h 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
This Week in Virology is a netcast about viruses - the kind that make you sick.
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About This Week in Virology
This Week in Virology is a netcast about viruses, the kind that make people sick, hosted by Vincent Racaniello according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show has 100 episodes in its feed and releases about every five days, with episodes typically running from about 55 to 75 minutes. Its segments include clinical updates, research discussions and expert interviews on topics ranging from Ebola to long COVID.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,066 ratings with a 4.8 average, which places the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band. Based on that and other signals, estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated, not published by the show). The listener base is likely weighted toward adults with an interest in science and medicine.
No sponsors were visible in the feed or the Apple listing. At an indicative rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $150 to $620 per episode, suited to brands in health, science education or publishing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. This Week in Virology can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about This Week in Virology
How much does This Week in Virology charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, an indicative host-read mid-roll would be roughly $150 to $620 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. The actual price depends on the show's terms.
What is This Week in Virology about?
The show is a netcast about viruses that cause disease, with clinical updates, outbreak discussions and research interviews. It is hosted by Vincent Racaniello and releases about weekly.
How do I contact This Week in Virology about sponsoring an episode?
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