UnHerd with Freddie Sayers is an interview podcast from the online magazine UnHerd, featuring scientists, writers, politicians, and thinkers on politics, science, and culture. It has 393 episodes and publishes roughly every 11 days, typically 30 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying a host-read mid-roll rate of $90 to $300. It began as a pandemic inquiry.
Premium interviews with leading thinkers reaching an informed, news-focused audience
- Guests include Nick Bostrom, Jonathan Haidt, and Iain McGilchrist, drawing listeners interested in ideas and current affairs.
- 393 episodes since November 2020 and a well-produced magazine and video operation behind the audio feed.
- Apple Podcasts shows 200 ratings and a 4.0 average, with 132 five-star ratings.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form discussion
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Acast
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the UnHerd website has an 'Advertise with us' page pointing to a media pack for partnerships.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | unherd.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1540134798 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5fad6d24bc034454b53… |
| YouTube | www.youtube.com/@channel/UCMxiv15iK_MFayY_3fU9lo… |
Benchmark score: 68 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| MIT biologist: Is the Russian plague pandemic 2.0? | 2026-10-09 | 31 min |
| Dr. Iain McGilchrist: AI versus the human soul | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 13 min |
| Prof. Nick Bostrom: The truth about the AI panic | 2026-09-24 | 42 min |
| Wolfgang Munchau: The AfD momentum is unstoppable | 2026-09-07 | 35 min |
| Kathleen Stock: The scandal of Jason Arday | 2026-08-04 | 42 min |
| Ross Barkan: Zohran Mamdani is just the beginning | 2026-07-21 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
Freddie Sayers from online magazine UnHerd seeks out top scientists, writers, politicians and thinkers for in-depth interviews to try and help us work out what’s really going on. What started as an inquiry into the pandemic has broadened into a fascinating look at free speech, science, meaning and the ideas shaping our world. Due to popular demand here is a podcast version of our YouTube —…
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About UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
UnHerd with Freddie Sayers is an interview podcast from the online magazine UnHerd. The feed says Freddie Sayers seeks out scientists, writers, politicians, and thinkers for in-depth interviews. It began as an inquiry into the pandemic and widened to free speech, science, meaning, and the ideas shaping the world. The feed lists 393 episodes since November 2020, published roughly every 11 days, typically 30 to 50 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.0 average from 200 ratings. The UnHerd website says it challenges herd thinking, covers politics, culture, science, and faith, and invites advertising inquiries through a media pack.
Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence because podcasts do not publish numbers. No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $300 per episode. It suits publishers, book brands, and services aimed at news-minded listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. UnHerd with Freddie Sayers can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
How much does UnHerd with Freddie Sayers charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $300 per episode, based on 5,000 to 12,000 estimated downloads. The show does not publish rates, so the figure is an estimate.
What is UnHerd with Freddie Sayers about?
It is an interview podcast where Freddie Sayers talks with scientists, writers, politicians, and thinkers about politics, science, free speech, and the ideas shaping the world.
How do I contact UnHerd with Freddie Sayers about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can arrange a sponsorship without hunting for an address.
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