Weird Things
Weird Things is hosted by Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young and Brian Brushwood, covering science, speculation, strange news and fringe ideas. The show has about 1,000 episodes released roughly every 9 days, typical length not reported in the feed. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode. Its distinctive detail is a 4.5-star Apple Podcasts rating from 328 reviews.
Long-running science and tech show with a highly rated, engaged audience
- About 1,000 episodes since 2009 give sponsors a long, stable archive.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 328 ratings signals an attentive listener base.
- Topics of AI, space and science suit technology and science brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, interview
- Tone
- curious, skeptical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- not reported in feed
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The show links to a Patreon page in its website navigation, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover space, AI and science, and the description cites a COVID-era political incentive discussion, so political content is flagged as medium.
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 | weirdthings.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id336704577 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/WeirdThingsPodcast |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla’s Flying Roadster and AI Agents at Work | 2026-10-17 | – |
| Starlink Expansion, Plague Fears, And AI’s Physical Future | 2026-10-11 | – |
| A Thousand Episodes Of Weird Things, AI, And Space | 2026-10-11 | – |
| AI Agents Escape the Sandbox and Hunt for Answers | 2026-10-11 | – |
| AI Agents, Fly Brains, and the Future of Interfaces | 2026-10-10 | – |
| Astra, Foldables, And The Real AI Risk Debate | 2026-10-10 | – |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
Between science and fiction.
About Weird Things
Weird Things is a long-running podcast hosted by Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young and Brian Brushwood, according to the show's website and feed. Episodes explore science, speculation, strange news and fringe ideas, with recent topics including AI agents, Starlink and space travel. The show has about 1,000 episodes and releases roughly every nine days, based on the feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 328 ratings with an average of 4.5. Typical episode length is not reported in the feed, so it is not stated here. Listeners are estimated, not measured: the show is likely an English-speaking, mostly American, male-leaning audience of science and technology fans.
The feed shows no sponsors in recent titles or descriptions, though the show links to Patreon. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which implies a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in science, technology and education may find it a good fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Weird Things can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Weird Things
How much does Weird Things charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price, and the show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80.
What is Weird Things about?
Weird Things covers science, speculative futures, strange news and fringe ideas, with recent episodes on AI agents, Starlink and space. It is hosted by Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young and Brian Brushwood, with about 1,000 episodes.
How do I contact Weird Things about sponsoring an episode?
The show's website has a contact form, and its contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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