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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher · hosted on Simplecast

Magellan AI measurementSpotify Ad Analytics (Podsights) attributionPodtrac measurementSimplecast host
Sponsors
36
Placements
222
Episodes analysed
44
Dynamic ads
Yes

Freakonomics Radio is a interview podcast from Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, also published on YouTube as Freakonomics Radio, released about 2 episodes a week with episodes averaging 50 min. podintel has analysed 44 of the last 403 episodes of the podcast and found 222 ad placements from 36 podcast sponsors, led by Hotels.com, LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Novo Nordisk and Dell. Every placement below has a timestamp, the promo code and the URL the host read out, and each analysed episode has a full podcast transcript.

Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Freakonomics Radio sponsors

Hotels.com33×LinkedIn29×ChatGPT23×Novo Nordisk20×Dell12×Southern New Hampshire University11×Fidelity10×Freeconomics8×Amika8×Everpuredata6×Nationwide6×Charles Schwab6×
BrandCategoryPlacementsEpisodesHost-read / insertedFirst seenLast seen
Hotels.comtravel331927 / 6Mar 25, 2026Sep 18, 2026
LinkedInb2b29186 / 23Mar 25, 2026Sep 11, 2026
ChatGPTai23236 / 17Mar 25, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Novo Nordiskpharma20209 / 11Mar 27, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Delltech121211 / 1May 1, 2026Sep 11, 2026
Southern New Hampshire Universityeducation11109 / 2Mar 27, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Fidelityfintech10108 / 2Mar 27, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Freeconomicsauto_detected888 / 0Mar 27, 2026Sep 4, 2026
Amikabeauty886 / 2Mar 27, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Everpuredataauto_detected646 / 0Mar 27, 2026Jul 24, 2026
Nationwideinsurance666 / 0Jun 5, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Charles Schwabfintech661 / 5Jun 5, 2026Sep 11, 2026
Progressiveinsurance643 / 3Mar 27, 2026Jul 17, 2026
Mint Mobiletelecom663 / 3Jul 24, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Squareb2b430 / 4Jun 26, 2026Aug 21, 2026
Function Healthhealth testing443 / 1Mar 27, 2026Aug 14, 2026
Chasefintech330 / 3May 15, 2026Sep 11, 2026
T-Mobiletelecom330 / 3Mar 25, 2026Jul 24, 2026
Optimumauto_detected210 / 2Jul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
McDonald'sfood211 / 1Jul 3, 2026Jul 3, 2026
Land Roverauto221 / 1Jul 3, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Futurefitness210 / 2Jun 26, 2026Jun 26, 2026
NetSuiteb2b220 / 2Aug 7, 2026Sep 4, 2026
Quinceapparel222 / 0Jul 31, 2026Aug 14, 2026
Hiddenbrainauto_detected110 / 1Mar 27, 2026Mar 27, 2026
GamblerWareauto_detected110 / 1May 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Strawberryauto_detected110 / 1Jul 24, 2026Jul 24, 2026
Usbankauto_detected111 / 0Mar 27, 2026Mar 27, 2026
Boxb2b110 / 1Aug 28, 2026Aug 28, 2026
Nature Madesupplements111 / 0May 27, 2026May 27, 2026
Gapapparel110 / 1Aug 28, 2026Aug 28, 2026
Pandorajewelry111 / 0May 22, 2026May 22, 2026
Discoverfintech110 / 1Sep 11, 2026Sep 11, 2026
Trade Coffeebeverage110 / 1May 15, 2026May 15, 2026
Amazonretail111 / 0Jun 24, 2026Jun 24, 2026
Shopifyecommerce software110 / 1Apr 3, 2026Apr 3, 2026

Latest Freakonomics Radio episodes

How ads run on Freakonomics Radio

Ad load
5

ad placements per analysed episode, across 27 sponsored episodes.

Host-read vs inserted
54%

host-read. 46% dynamically inserted through Simplecast, confirmed by fetching episodes as different listeners.

Placement
41%

mid-roll · 32% pre-roll · 26% post-roll. First mid-roll usually at 25:45.

Podcast advertising on Freakonomics Radio is mostly host-read sponsorship: the host reads the ad, usually with a personal endorsement and a podcast-specific offer URL, which is why direct-response brands buy this podcast. We do not estimate CPM or audience size. The sponsor list, the ad load and how long each brand has stayed on the podcast are the public signals of how the podcast monetises.

Promo codes and offer URLs heard on Freakonomics Radio

The vanity URL and promo code each sponsor reads on this show. These are what listeners type in, and what attribution vendors count.

SponsorOffer URLPromo code
Amazonamazon.com
Amikaamika.com
Charles Schwabschwab.com/financial
Chasechase.com/sapphire
ChatGPTchatgpt.com
Discoverdiscover.com
Everpuredataeverpuredata.com
Fidelityfidelity.com/active
Freeconomicsfreeconomics.com
Function Healthlabcore.com/freakFREAK
Futurevotefromabroad.org
GamblerWaregamblerware.org
Gapomaze.co
Hiddenbrainhiddenbrain.org
Hotels.comhotels.com
Land Roverrangerover.com/us
LinkedInlinkedin.com/freakonomicsFREAK
McDonald'susbank.com/smartly
Mint Mobilemintmobile.com/freakFREAK
Nationwideangi.com
Nature Madeusbank.com/smartly
NetSuitenetsuite.ai/freak
Novo Nordiskozempic.com
Optimumoptimum.com
Pandorausbank.com/smartly
Progressiveprogressive.com
Quincequince.com/freak
Southern New Hampshire Universitygranola.ai/freakonomics
Squarevotefromabroad.orgFREAK
Strawberrystrawberry.me/freakonomics
T-Mobilet-mobile.com/home
Trade Coffeevistaprint.co
Usbankusbank.com/smartly

Example ad reads from the transcripts

How the sponsor reads sound on Freakonomics Radio, quoted from the episode transcript. Click the date to open the full transcript at that timestamp.

“Their nationwide network has experts in everything from plumbing and landscaping to roofing, remodels, and more. You can read verified reviews and request and compare quotes to find your best price. So join the millions of homeowners who use Angie to get the job done well. Download the Angie app today or visit angi.com.”
Nationwide · Sep 18, 2026 · at 0:00
“Freeconomics Radio is sponsored by Hotels.com. Hotels.com helps you find and book the right stay for work faster. With business preferences, save your travel must-haves like gym access or breakfast just once, then get tailored results whenever you search for work travel. Plus, with a free membership, you can save up to 20% on hotels and earn rewards on every stay for future travel. Book now at hotels.com. Visit hotels.com for details.”
Hotels.com · Sep 18, 2026 · at 0:37
“Free Economics Radio is sponsored by Amika. You know what they say? If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. So go with Amika and get coverage from a mutual insurer that's built for their customers, one that looks after what's important to you together. Auto, home, life, and more, coverage that fits your unique needs. Amika helps you protect what matters most. Visit amika.com and get a quote today.”
Amika · Sep 18, 2026 · at 1:09
“Free Economics Radio is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University. There's no hiding how convenient Southern New Hampshire University makes college. They offer over 80 career-focused graduate programs online. Classes have no set meeting times, you can balance life and learning, and online tuition rates are some of the lowest in the country, making it all a little more manageable. A school this willing to work with you is worth the investment. Visit SNHU.edu slash Freakonomics to learn more.”
Southern New Hampshire University · Sep 18, 2026 · at 47:16

New sponsors

Brands whose first placement on Freakonomics Radio is within the last 60 days.

Lapsed sponsors

Brands that advertised on Freakonomics Radio before but have not appeared in the last 60 days.

Latest sponsored episodes

Freakonomics Radio transcripts

44 episodes of Freakonomics Radio have a full transcript on podintel (44 from our transcription). Each one is timestamped, searchable, and has the ad segments marked so you can skip or study them. Transcripts are available as JSON, plain text and WebVTT through the API.

Shows with the same sponsors

Podcasts that share the most advertisers with Freakonomics Radio. Useful for planning a buy across similar audiences.

Freakonomics Radio sponsorship FAQ

Who sponsors Freakonomics Radio?

podintel has matched 36 advertisers on Freakonomics Radio in the last six months. The most frequent sponsors are Hotels.com, LinkedIn, ChatGPT, Novo Nordisk and Dell. The full list with first and last seen dates is on this page.

How many ads are in a Freakonomics Radio episode?

On the 44 episodes analysed, Freakonomics Radio averages 5 ad placements per episode. 41% of placements are mid-roll, and the first mid-roll typically starts around 25:45 into the episode.

Are Freakonomics Radio ads host-read or dynamically inserted?

54% of the ad placements we found are host-read and 46% are dynamically inserted. We detected dynamic ad insertion on this show by downloading episodes as different listeners and comparing the audio, so some ads differ by listener and region.

What promo codes and URLs do Freakonomics Radio sponsors use?

Sponsors send listeners to vanity URLs such as amazon.com, amika.com and schwab.com/financial and use promo codes like FREAK, FREAK and FREAK. The offer table above lists every one we heard.

How do I advertise on Freakonomics Radio?

podintel does not sell ads. Sponsorship inquiries go to the show's publisher, Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, and the audio is served by Simplecast, which handles dynamic ad insertion for the show. Use the sponsor list and ad-load data here to judge fit and to see which of your competitors already advertise on the show.

Where can I read Freakonomics Radio transcripts?

Every analysed episode on podintel has a full, timestamped transcript with the ad segments marked. Open any episode from the list on this page, or pull transcripts through the API and MCP server.

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