Tricycle Talks, hosted by James Shaheen, editor in chief of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, features Buddhist teachers, writers and thinkers on everyday practice and life's large questions. The show has 215 episodes, released about every seven days, with a median length near 59 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, estimated rate $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach a dedicated, reflective Buddhist audience through a long-running, well-rated magazine podcast.
- 215 episodes since 2014, released weekly with 50 to 60 minute interviews.
- 375 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5.
- Listeners are engaged readers of a long-established Buddhist magazine.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation, scholarly discussion
- Tone
- reflective, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
- Categories promoted
- magazine subscriptions, online courses, publisher's own events
- Affiliate links
- No
The feed's description invites listeners to subscribe to the magazine at tricycle.org/join, which is the publisher's own product rather than a third-party sponsor, and no funding links appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit, and episode titles cover practice, poetry and history; the episode on B. R. Ambedkar's constitutional work and democracy carries political content.
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 | tricycle.org/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id695108281 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/TPG2116740081 |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Vision of Buddhist Democracy with William Edelglass | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 3 min |
| Nirosta Steel on Buddhist Pop and the Making of ‘MY SKYSCRAPER’ | 2026-09-30 | 56 min |
| A Buddhist Guide to How to Truly Love with Maria Heim | 2026-09-16 | 58 min |
| Bridging Contemplation and Action with Jonathan F. P. Rose | 2026-09-09 | 57 min |
| Illustrating Impermanence with Miya Ando | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 1 min |
| The Practice of Freedom with Oneika Mays | 2026-08-19 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Tricycle Talks: Listen to Buddhist teachers, writers, and thinkers on life's big questions. Hosted by James Shaheen, editor in chief of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the leading Buddhist magazine in the West. Life As It Is: Join James Shaheen with co-host Sharon Salzberg and learn how to bring Buddhist practice into your everyday life. Tricycle: The Buddhist Review creates award-winning…
About Tricycle Talks
Tricycle Talks is a weekly podcast from Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, hosted by James Shaheen, the magazine's editor in chief, with co-host Sharon Salzberg appearing in the Life As It Is series. The feed describes the show as conversations with Buddhist teachers, writers and thinkers about life's big questions. Episodes run a median of about 59 minutes and the show has 215 episodes since December 2014, according to the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 375 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published; based on the ratings count and show age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. This estimate is approximate and comes from public signals, not from the host.
The show currently carries no third-party sponsors, promoting only the publisher's magazine and courses. A host-read sponsorship at an estimated audience would fall between $40 and $200 per episode, suiting meditation, wellness and quiet-living brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Tricycle Talks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Tricycle Talks
How much does Tricycle Talks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Tricycle Talks about?
Tricycle Talks features conversations with Buddhist teachers, writers and thinkers about applying Buddhist practice to everyday life. Hosted by James Shaheen of Tricycle magazine, it has released weekly episodes since 2014.
How do I contact Tricycle Talks about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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