Big Brains
by University of Chicago Podcast Network
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 12 chart positions in 12 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Science#1945K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Science#7010K to 30K
- 🇮🇹IT · Science#1391K to 10K
- 🇭🇰HK · Science#2610K to 30K
- 🇳🇿NZ · Science#693K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
18K to 69K🎙 ~2x weekly·217 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
35K to 138K🇺🇸22%🇰🇷22%🇭🇰22%+9 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
11K to 41K
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From 16 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
How to Raise Kids in the Age of AI, with Dana Suskind
Jul 9, 2026
33m 09s
What Our Trash Problem Says About Our Culture, with Sarah Newman
Jun 25, 2026
36m 54s
How Websites Trick You Using ‘Dark Patterns’ with Marshini Chetty
Jun 11, 2026
37m 08s
Quantum Technology, Explained: A Big Brains Live Event
May 28, 2026
39m 57s
Our Untapped Superpower: Connecting With Others, with Nicholas Epley
May 14, 2026
38m 39s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/26 | AIchild development+4 | Dana Suskind | University of ChicagoHuman Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI | — | AIparenting+4 | — | 33m 09s | ||
| 6/25/26 | trash problemculture+3 | Sarah Newman | University of ChicagoUnmaking Waste: New Histories of Old Things | Mayan | trashwaste+5 | — | 36m 54s | ||
| 6/11/26 | dark patternshuman-computer interaction+3 | Marshini Chetty | University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago’s Department of Computer Science | — | dark patternsonline design+3 | — | 37m 08s | ||
| 5/28/26 | quantum technologyscientific research+3 | Prof. David AwschalomFred Chong+1 | University of ChicagoArgonne+2 | — | quantum technologyscientific research+5 | — | 39m 57s | ||
| 5/14/26 | social connectionhuman behavior+3 | Nicholas Epley | University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessA Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection | — | social interactionbiological need+3 | — | 38m 39s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Federal Reserveeconomics+3 | Douglas Diamond | University of ChicagoFederal Reserve+1 | — | Federal ReserveDouglas Diamond+5 | — | 37m 08s | ||
| 4/16/26 | attachment stylesrelationships+3 | Amir Levine | Columbia University Medical CenterAttached+1 | — | attachment stylessecure relationships+3 | — | 36m 56s | ||
| 4/2/26 | AIextreme weather+3 | Pedram Hassanzadeh | University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago Podcast Network | — | AI modelsextreme weather+6 | — | 35m 16s | ||
| 3/19/26 | judicial poweruniversal injunctions+3 | Samuel Bray | University of Chicago | — | universal injunctionsjudicial power+3 | — | 40m 08s | ||
| 3/6/26 | data centerspower grid+3 | Andrew Chien | University of ChicagoAI+1 | — | data centerspower grid+4 | — | 37m 02s | ||
| 2/19/26 | spinal cord injuriessurgery+4 | Mohamad Bydon | University of Chicago | Europe | spinal cord injurysurgery+5 | — | 26m 28s | ||
| 2/5/26 | working memoryattention+4 | Edward Awh | University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago Podcast Network | — | working memoryattention+5 | — | 35m 36s | ||
| 1/22/26 | self-discoveryidentity+3 | Eric Oliver | University of ChicagoHow to Know Your Self: The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are | — | selfidentity+5 | — | 31m 51s | ||
| 1/8/26 | quantum sensorsbiological quantum bits+3 | Peter Maurer | University of Chicago | — | quantum sensorqubit+3 | — | 35m 41s | ||
| 12/29/25 | manifestationneuroscience+4 | James Doty | Stanford UniversityMind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything | — | manifest your destinyneuroscience+4 | — | 31m 47s | ||
| 12/11/25 | musicviral culture+4 | Paula Clare Harper | University of ChicagoTaylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans | — | music viralitysocial media+5 | — | 35m 41s |
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Chart history for Big Brains
Peaked at #26 in HK, currently #26 in HK.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| South Korea | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| GR | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| AE | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| PE | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Italy | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| ID | — | #148 | #148 | — |
| SA | — | #149 | #149 | — |
| RO | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| CL | — | #157 | #157 | — |
| United States | — | #194 | #194 | — |
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.