You Are Not So Smart is a psychology podcast from SiriusXM that explores reasoning, cognitive biases, judgment and decision-making through interviews with researchers. It has 346 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 67 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad. Its Apple rating of 4.5 from 1,713 ratings stands out.
Reach 14 years of engaged listeners curious about how people think
- Apple rating of 4.5 from 1,713 ratings signals a loyal, engaged audience
- Long episodes, median about 67 minutes, give host-read ads room to land
- Academic interviews with researchers attract a educated, reflective listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- curious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXM
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is listed under the SiriusXM website with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'AI Risk' and 'Enlightened Disagreement' cover contested social topics, but the explicit flag is 0 and the content is academic discussion.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.siriusxm.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id521594713 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/N5eKDxJI |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 350 - Pluralistic Ignorance | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 24 min |
| 349 - AI Risk - Jesse Richardson | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 13 min |
| 348 - The Dress - Decoder Ring | 2026-09-14 | 44 min |
| 347 - Under Alien Skies - Phil Plait | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 10 min |
| 346 - No Nocebo Effect - Helen Pilcher | 2026-08-17 | 60 min |
| 345 - A Pox on Fools - Thomas Levenson | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far about reasoning, biases, judgments, and decision-making.
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About You Are Not So Smart
You Are Not So Smart is a psychology podcast published by SiriusXM and hosted by David McRaney according to the show's public materials. It covers reasoning, cognitive biases, judgments and decision-making, drawing on interviews with researchers and explanatory episodes on what science has learned about self-delusion. The feed lists 346 episodes with releases about every 14 days, and recent episodes run roughly 40 to 85 minutes.
The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 1,713 ratings, and the Apple listing describes it as updated semimonthly. Audience figures are estimates only, not published downloads, and based on ratings and show age, placing an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no current sponsors, so the show appears best suited to education, book and media brands seeking an engaged listener base.
At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Brands with thoughtful, research-minded products are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. You Are Not So Smart can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about You Are Not So Smart
How much does You Are Not So Smart charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. These are estimates derived from Apple ratings, not published figures.
What is You Are Not So Smart about?
It is a psychology podcast exploring reasoning, cognitive biases and decision-making through interviews with researchers and explanatory episodes on self-delusion. Episodes are released about every two weeks.
How do I contact You Are Not So Smart about sponsoring an episode?
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