American Alchemy with Jesse Michels

American Alchemy with Jesse Michels

by Jesse Michels

Last updated Oct 27, 2026Is this your podcast?

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AI overview.Jesse Michels is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging discussions on provocative and unconventional ideas. Through "American Alchemy," he explo…

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On the show

Host: Jesse Michels
Recent guests
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  • Dr. Haseltine1 ep
  • Dr. Gilbert1 ep
  • Bob Lazar1 ep

Also: Tim Alberino, Charles Buhler, Dr. Colin Ross, Steve Colbern, Filippo Biondi, Geoffrey Drumm, Eric Weinstein, Eric Davis, Gary McKinnon, Greg Mallozzi, Donald Hoffman, Lyn Buchanan, Jake Barber, Jim Weiner, Charlie Foltz, Aldo Rebelo, Jeremy Corbell

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 154K to 817K
Listeners across platforms
  • technology advancements
  • scientific discoveries
professionals

Podcast Focus

Categories: technology · science
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  • heretical thinkers
  • innovative ideas

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: ~3-4 / Week
100+ episodes since 2024
  • 119 episodes produced
  • active for 1 year

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Most discussed topics

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consciousness
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Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

154K to 817K

Based on 3 signals.

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Charts in 43 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · TechnologyHOME
    #17
    60K to 319K
  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · Technology
    #13
    6.1K to 32K
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · Technology
    #13
    3.9K to 21K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · Technology
    #13
    3.1K to 16K
  • 🇳🇿
    New Zealand · Technology
    #13
    523 to 2.8K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    77K to 408K
    🎙 Weekly cadence·140 episodes·Last published yesterday
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    154K to 817K
    🇺🇸78%🇬🇧8%🇨🇦5%+3 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    85K to 449K
    12K real followers tracked across platforms

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

Jesse Michels is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging discussions on provocative and unconventional ideas. Through "American Alchemy," he explores the intersections of technology, science, society, and culture, inviting listeners to question mainstream narratives. The podcast stands out for its focus on "heretical thinkers" and innovative concepts, offering a unique blend of interviews and commentary. With episodes released weekly, Michels delves into topics that challenge the status quo, making room for diverse perspectives that encourage critical thinking. The audience comprises inquisitive individuals seeking deeper insights into contemporary issues. With over 250,000 listeners, they value the show's ability to provoke thought and stimulate conversation around often overlooked or controversial subjects, contributing to a rich discourse in today’s cultural landscape.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 624K
  • Total plays: 72M
  • Total reviews: 350

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 10.0K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 1.2K
    • Plays: 58K
    • Reviews: 22
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 612K
    • Views: 72M
    • Videos: 388
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 428
    • Reviews: 325
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 213
    • Reviews: 3

Audience

professionals

Key insights

What the show covers

  • heretical thinkers
  • innovative ideas
  • critical discussions
  • interviews with experts

Audience interests

  • technology advancements
  • scientific discoveries
  • societal issues
  • cultural commentary

Platform reach

  • no platforms detected
  • unknown distribution channels
  • limited audience visibility
  • potential for growth

Publishing consistency

  • 119 episodes produced
  • active for 1 year
  • weekly episode release
  • consistent content delivery

Chart history for American Alchemy with Jesse Michels

Peaked at #13 in United Kingdom, currently #13 in United Kingdom.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
United Kingdom—#13#13—
Canada—#13#13—
Australia—#13#13—
New Zealand—#13#13—
Finland—#15#15—
United States—#17#17—
South Africa—#17#17—
Sweden—#25#25—
PE—#30#30—
RO—#31#31—
NG—#31#31—
AT—#37#37—
Denmark—#39#39—
Ireland—#41#41—
AE—#43#43—
SA—#46#46—
TH—#46#46—
AR—#50#50—
Norway—#54#54—
Mexico—#55#55—

Chart Positions

43 placements across 43 markets.