DarkHorse Podcast
by Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
Is this your podcast?Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying are both evolutionary biologists with PhDs and are known for their critical perspectives on contemporary issues, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they garnered attention for their controvers…
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Audience Interest
- science and biology discussions
- societal and cultural analysis
Podcast Focus
- truth-seeking conversations
- exploration of diverse topics
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for six years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 37 chart positions in 37 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Natural Sciences#31M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Natural Sciences#41M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Natural Sciences#6300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Natural Sciences#48100K to 300K
- 🇧🇷BR · Natural Sciences#9100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.1M to 3.2M🎙 Daily cadence·461 episodes·Last published 2w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.5M to 11M🇺🇸28%🇨🇦28%🇦🇺9%+34 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.1M to 3.2M568K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 28 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
What the Flock? The 334th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Jul 15, 2026
1h 46m 48s
The 3/11 Truth Movement: Sonia Elijah on DarkHorse
Jul 12, 2026
1h 34m 22s
Gen Z Rising? The 333rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Jul 8, 2026
1h 43m 24s
The American Experiment at 250: The 332nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Jul 1, 2026
1h 53m 32s
Is it Sunset for Sunscreen? The 331st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Jun 23, 2026
1h 22m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/26 | data centerssurveillance+4 | — | NYTAlethea | — | data centerssurveillance cameras+4 | — | 1h 46m 48s | ||
| 7/12/26 | Covid pandemic3/11 Truth Movement+3 | Sonia Elijah | Sundries FarmAmazon+1 | — | Covidpandemic+3 | Sundays For DogsDARKHORSE | 1h 34m 22s | ||
| 7/8/26 | mosquito repellentGen Z+3 | — | WikipediaGen Z | — | mosquitoesDEET+4 | — | 1h 43m 24s | ||
| 7/1/26 | American historypolitical division+3 | — | Common Sensethe Declaration of Independence | United States of America | American Experiment250th birthday+3 | — | 1h 53m 32s | ||
| 6/23/26 | sunscreenskin cancer+4 | — | sunscreenskin cancer | — | sunscreenskin cancer+3 | — | 1h 22m 58s | ||
| 6/21/26 | politicsinstitutional corruption+3 | Rupert Lowe | Restore Britain | BritainUK | Britainpolitics+4 | — | 1h 35m 58s | ||
| 6/19/26 | LGBTQ rightsevolutionary psychology+3 | — | LGBTQ | California | LGBTQCalifornia+5 | — | 1h 23m 59s | ||
| 6/14/26 | election lawsvoter fraud+4 | Bobbie Anne Cox | Pfizer | — | election lawsvoter fraud+4 | Xlear | 2h 00m 11s | ||
| 6/9/26 | California electionsdemocracy+3 | — | StegnerChandler+1 | CaliforniaLA | Californiaelections+5 | — | 2h 05m 19s | ||
| 6/3/26 | fires in the Westrace politics+3 | — | — | LAParis+1 | firesrace politics+3 | — | 2h 02m 10s | ||
| 5/27/26 | West coast politicspropaganda+4 | — | Iran | Los Angeles | Spencer PrattLos Angeles+6 | — | 1h 52m 46s | ||
| 5/24/26 | global patternshistorical lessons+3 | Michael YonMasako Ganaha | Substacknote.com | — | Panama Canalglobal patterns+4 | — | 1h 36m 57s | ||
| 5/20/26 | governmenttyranny+4 | — | Washington state | — | governmenttyranny+4 | — | 1h 34m 33s | ||
| 5/13/26 | cancel culturenonprofit+3 | Jakob Shockey | Project Beaver | — | cancel culturenonprofit+6 | CarawayDHPOD | 1h 53m 38s | ||
| 5/9/26 | Hantavirusdrought+3 | — | IvermectinHantavirus vaccine+2 | M.V. Hondius | HantavirusIvermectin+5 | — | 1h 49m 52s | ||
| 5/6/26 | 2028 presidential electionpolitics+4 | — | — | — | 2028 electionKamala Harris+4 | — | 1h 13m 15s | ||
| 4/30/26 | vulturespublic health+3 | — | diclofenac | India | vulturespublic health+5 | — | 1h 33m 25s | ||
| 4/26/26 | sciencereligion+3 | Jonathan PageauJordan Hall | Redeemer Anglican ChurchThe Symbolic World | — | sciencereligion+6 | Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil ClubGetFreshDarkHorse | 1h 43m 27s | ||
| 4/15/26 | societal manipulationsocial engineering+1 | Joshua Stylman | DarkHorseSubstack+2 | — | SubstackThe Enemy is Not Each Other | Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club | 1h 56m 47s | ||
| 4/11/26 | Cartesian crisisvalue of going to the moon+3 | — | The GuardianEvolutionary Lens | — | sciencevalue of science+2 | — | 1h 32m 06s | ||
| 4/8/26 | AIIran+4 | — | ClaudeEvolutionary Lens+1 | IranWashington | AnthropicClaude+7 | — | 1h 50m 30s | ||
| 4/4/26 | genocidelineage selection+4 | — | Evolutionary Lens | IsraelU.S. | atrocitiessecular Jewish household+1 | — | 1h 46m 39s | ||
| 4/1/26 | space mirrorsWashington state+2 | — | Reflect OrbitalEvolutionary Lens+1 | WashingtonEarth | Reflect Orbitallight delivery+1 | — | 1h 24m 10s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Israelcurrent events+1 | Dr Jessica Rose | DHP storeSubstack+2 | Israel | Jessica RoseDarkHorse+3 | — | 2h 13m 05s | ||
| 3/25/26 | logicintuition+4 | — | Evolutionary Lens | Washington | evolutionary lensCharlie Kirk+2 | — | 1h 39m 54s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying are both evolutionary biologists with PhDs and are known for their critical perspectives on contemporary issues, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they garnered attention for their controversial views. As independent podcast creators, they combine their scientific expertise with a commitment to exploring truth in various societal contexts. The DarkHorse Podcast stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, covering a broad spectrum of topics including science, culture, politics, and current events. With 461 episodes over six years, the format often includes in-depth discussions, interviews, and analyses, all framed through an evolutionary lens that aims to make sense of societal complexities. Listeners, ranging from science enthusiasts to those interested in alternative viewpoints on current affairs, are drawn to the podcast for its intellectual rigor and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives. The value lies in its exploration of nuanced ideas, encouraging critical thinking and engagement with contentious subjects.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 568K
- Total plays: 65M
- Total reviews: 5.4K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 134
Castbox
- Followers: 15K
- Plays: 1.2M
- Reviews: 186
YouTube
- Subscribers: 542K
- Views: 63M
- Videos: 952
Podcast App
- Followers: 5.4K
- Reviews: 5.1K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 5.8K
- Reviews: 28
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Audience
professionals, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- truth-seeking conversations
- exploration of diverse topics
- biological insights on society
- critical examination of information
Audience interests
- science and biology discussions
- societal and cultural analysis
- current news topics
- evolutionary perspectives on issues
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- potential for broad distribution
- not specified on platforms yet
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for six years
- consistent content delivery
- high episode count
Chart history for DarkHorse Podcast
Peaked at #1 in VN, top 10 in 13 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in VN.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VN | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| SG | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| South Africa | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Australia | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| BE | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| IS | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| TH | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Ireland | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Finland | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Brazil | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| CZ | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| IL | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| GR | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Mexico | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| India | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| AE | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| France | — | #21 | #21 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 37 markets.