Big Ideas Lab
by Mission.org
Is this your podcast?Mission.org is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging and informative content that explores complex topics across various fields. They are recognized for their ability to distill intricate themes into accessible narrati…
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Audience Interest
- science enthusiasts
- history buffs
Podcast Focus
- stories from Livermore Laboratory
- innovations in science and technology
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for one year
Platform Reach
- platforms not detected
- unknown follower count
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Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Estimated from 18 chart positions in 18 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Physics#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Physics#25100K to 300K
- 🇬🇧GB · Physics#5130K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Physics#9130K to 100K
- 🇮🇹IT · Physics#2230K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
750K to 2.3M🎙 ~2x weekly·60 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.5M to 4.6M🇺🇸65%🇨🇦6%🇬🇧2%+15 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
825K to 2.5M101K real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
Recent episodes
Science of Scale-Up
Sep 1, 2026
Unknown duration
NIF Diagnostics
Aug 18, 2026
Unknown duration
STARMOC
Aug 4, 2026
Unknown duration
The Postdoc Journey
Jun 30, 2026
15m 19s
SLAM
Jun 16, 2026
21m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/26 |  Science of Scale-Up | A scientific breakthrough is only the beginning. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/26 |  NIF Diagnostics | Lawrence Livermore turns an event too fast, too hot, and too dense to touch into knowledge. | — | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  STARMOC | The number of objects in orbit is doubling every two years, and the systems built to keep watch still run on formats designed around 1960s punch cards. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/26 | postdoctoral researchscientific career+3 | — | — | — | postdocPhD+3 | — | 15m 19s | ||
| 6/16/26 |  SLAM✨ | scienceresearch+3 | — | national laboratories | — | scientistsnational laboratories+3 | — | 21m 49s | |
| 6/2/26 | asteroidsspace exploration+3 | — | — | Bennu | Bennuasteroid+5 | — | 17m 08s | ||
| 5/19/26 | AIsupercomputing+3 | — | AIsupercomputing+1 | — | AIsupercomputing+3 | — | 24m 24s | ||
| 5/5/26 | cyber attackssystem failures+3 | — | scientists | real-world energy infrastructure | cyber attacksenergy infrastructure+3 | — | 16m 56s | ||
| 4/21/26 | materials scienceplutonium+2 | — | plutoniumJASPER | — | JASPERplutonium+3 | — | 16m 30s | ||
| 4/7/26 | industrial challengesfactory floor+3 | — | — | — | HPC4EIindustrial challenges+3 | — | 20m 59s | ||
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| 3/24/26 | explosionsenergetic materials+3 | — | Big Ideas LabMission.org | — | explosionenergetic materials+3 | — | 22m 25s | ||
| 3/10/26 | laser systemsengineering+3 | — | Mission.org | — | target fabricationhigh energy laser+3 | — | 14m 06s | ||
| 2/24/26 | scienceoperations+3 | — | — | — | scienceoperations+3 | — | 11m 41s | ||
| 2/10/26 | discovery scienceextreme conditions+3 | — | NIF | — | discovery scienceNIF+4 | — | 14m 48s | ||
| 1/27/26 | dronesemergency response+3 | — | — | — | dronesemergency response+3 | — | 15m 18s | ||
| 1/13/26 | dark mattermaterial universe+3 | — | Dark Matter | — | dark matteruniverse+3 | — | 18m 17s | ||
| 12/30/25 | particlesphysics+3 | — | Neutrinos | — | neutrinosparticles+3 | — | 17m 09s | ||
| 12/16/25 |  Offsite Assignments | Every decision in national security hinges on knowledge, insight, and expertise - some of that expertise starts in a lab in Livermore. | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 |  Energy Flow Charts | Discover the charts that show where America’s power comes from and where it goes. | — | ||||||
| 11/18/25 |  CAMS | Ancient footprints, unidentified remains, brain cells - they're all part of the story told through atoms. | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 |  Advanced Lasers | At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, scientists are developing high-repetition-rate lasers that fire thousands of times per second. | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 |  Element Discovery | That periodic table is not just decor. It’s a map... and it's not finished. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/25 |  World’s Largest Camera | Supernovas, asteroids, dark matter, and dark energy… space is alive. And the way we observe it is about to change. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/25 |  Laser Guide Star | For decades, Earth’s atmosphere has blurred images of both stars and galaxies, greatly restricting our ability to see the universe clearly from the ground. But that all changed with the invention of the laser guide star. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/25 |  Interns | What’s it really like to intern at one of the nation’s premier science and national security labs? | — | ||||||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Mission.org is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging and informative content that explores complex topics across various fields. They are recognized for their ability to distill intricate themes into accessible narratives, making advanced concepts relatable to a broader audience. "Big Ideas Lab" stands out by providing an insider's view of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on untold stories and groundbreaking advancements in science and technology. The podcast covers a diverse range of topics, including national security, computing innovations, and historical insights, presented in a format that features interviews with pioneers and experts in their respective fields. Listeners of "Big Ideas Lab," estimated between 1.9 million and 6 million, are typically individuals interested in science, technology, and history. They gain unique insights into cutting-edge research and developments that impact society, enabling them to stay informed about the innovations shaping the future.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 101K
- Total plays: 16M
- Total reviews: 72
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 7.8K
Castbox
- Followers: 2.0K
- Plays: 1.9M
YouTube
- Subscribers: 91K
- Views: 14M
- Videos: 1.2K
Podcast App
- Followers: 72
- Reviews: 72
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 170
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Audience
seniors, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- stories from Livermore Laboratory
- innovations in science and technology
- national security challenges
- computing advancements
Audience interests
- science enthusiasts
- history buffs
- government policy followers
- physics students
Platform reach
- platforms not detected
- unknown follower count
- potential for broad distribution
- limited current visibility
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for one year
- 51 total episodes
- reliable release schedule
Chart history for Big Ideas Lab
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 3 of 19 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Denmark | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| IL | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| PH | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Italy | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| South Korea | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| SG | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| Japan | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| Canada | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| Sweden | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Norway | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| TW | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Brazil | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Ireland | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| India | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Germany | — | #91 | #91 | — |
Chart Positions
19 placements across 18 markets.
Chart Positions
19 placements across 18 markets.