Unexplainable
Unexplainable, published by Vox, is hosted by Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton and Meradith Hoddinott. It covers scientific mysteries and open questions. The show has 315 episodes, releases on Mondays and Wednesdays, and runs about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Science mysteries from Vox, with listeners who stay through 30-minute episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,337 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
- Episodes run about 30 minutes on a twice-weekly schedule, giving a reliable recurring slot.
- Vox Media Podcast Network backing and high production suit brands wanting a credible context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- curious, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 27 to 36 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Vox Media Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover astronomy, biology, music and ecology, with no explicit flags; 'Stopping the science that could stop the world' touches on risk but without graphic content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/VMP9331026707 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1554578197 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/VMP9331026707 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Talking with the dead | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| What’s cooler than being cool? | 2026-10-12 | 29 min |
| How does music move us? (feat. Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath) | 2026-10-07 | 32 min |
| What color is a tennis ball? | 2026-10-05 | 28 min |
| The bodies buried in the bog | 2026-09-28 | 26 min |
| What happened to the giant bugs? | 2026-09-23 | 27 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
About Unexplainable
Unexplainable is a science podcast from Vox, hosted by Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton and Meradith Hoddinott. According to the show feed and Vox's description, each episode takes listeners into scientific mysteries and unanswered questions, from the origins of life to animal perception. The feed lists 315 episodes released on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a median length of about 30 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 2,337 ratings with a 4.6 average. Based on that rating count and the show's network and hosting setup, the listener base is estimated at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The show's feed contains no sponsor mentions, so no advertising history is available to confirm.
Brands in science education, consumer technology and health are likely fits. Host-read sponsorship is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range and the standard $18 to $25 per thousand rate. Sponsor data is drawn from the feed, Apple Podcasts and the show description.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Unexplainable can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Unexplainable
How much does Unexplainable charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000. Rates are estimates, not a published price list from the show.
What is Unexplainable about?
Unexplainable is a Vox science podcast that explores scientific mysteries and open questions. Hosts Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton and Meradith Hoddinott release new episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays.
How do I contact Unexplainable about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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