Uncanny Valley | WIRED
Uncanny Valley, from WIRED, covers Silicon Valley people, power and influence. It has 479 episodes published roughly every 2.4 days, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), and the rate is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Tuesday interviews with Katie Drummond sit alongside Thursday editor briefings.
Silicon Valley's insider briefing for a tech-literate, high-income audience
- Twice-weekly WIRED episodes with 479 episodes of back catalogue and a weekly update cadence.
- Apple rating of 4.1 from 552 ratings, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- Host-read mid-roll slots suit B2B software, cloud, security and fintech brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted roundtable, news analysis
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- WIRED
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed names WIRED as publisher, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode 'Meta’s Muse Won’t Stop Sexting; Apple’s HomeView Is Just a Giant Watch' signals adult subject matter, and 'Inside the Network of Anonymous Men Destroying Young Women's Lives' covers harassment. Political coverage includes midterm spending.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wired.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id266391367 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CNE6423132305 |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Meta’s Muse Won’t Stop Sexting; Apple’s HomeView Is Just a Giant Watch | 2026-10-15 | 32 min |
| Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk Documentary Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy | 2026-10-13 | 33 min |
| Inside Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree; What Is Effective Altruism | 2026-10-08 | 29 min |
| Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI | 2026-10-06 | 36 min |
| Are AI Agents Worth the Risk? and Trump’s Pinky Swear AI Safety ‘Accor | 2026-10-01 | 43 min |
| There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI Says Timnit Gebru | 2026-09-29 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech. On Tuesdays, The Big Interview with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond in conversation with influential figures in culture, politics, business, science, and…
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About Uncanny Valley | WIRED
Uncanny Valley is a WIRED podcast covering the people, power and influence of Silicon Valley. The feed describes two formats: a Tuesday interview with WIRED Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond, and a Thursday briefing where writers and editors Zoë Schiffer, Brian Barrett and Leah Feiger discuss what they hear from sources. Recent episodes cover AI safety, midterm spending and privacy.
The show has 479 episodes in the feed and releases roughly every 2.4 days, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.1 average from 552 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: the rating count points to roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so this is an estimate rather than a measured audience.
Sponsorship is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range. This suits technology companies with B2B or consumer security, cloud and privacy offers seeking a tech-literate listener base. Source: the RSS feed, WIRED's show page and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Uncanny Valley | WIRED can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Uncanny Valley | WIRED
How much does Uncanny Valley charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The rate is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the slot and the terms agreed with the show.
What is Uncanny Valley about?
Uncanny Valley is a WIRED podcast about Silicon Valley's people, power and influence. Its episodes cover AI, tech policy, business and culture, with a Tuesday interview and a Thursday editorial briefing.
How do I contact Uncanny Valley about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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