Decoder with Nilay Patel
by The Verge
Is this your podcast?Decoder is hosted by Nilay Patel, the editor-in-chief of The Verge, a leading technology news and media network known for its insightful analysis and coverage of the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture. Patel brings a weal…
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Audience Interest
- business innovation
- technology trends
Podcast Focus
- interviews with innovators
- analysis of technology
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- 10 years active
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- growing audience potential
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 13 chart positions in 13 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Business#1155K to 30K
- 🇬🇧GB · Business#1725K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Business#1041K to 10K
- 🇳🇱NL · Business#1801K to 10K
- 🇦🇷AR · Business#733K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
6.5K to 36K🎙 Daily cadence·966 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
22K to 121K🇨🇦25%🇬🇧25%🇮🇳8%+10 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
12K to 67K86K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 34 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | AI backlashinstitutional patterns+4 | Dr. Jill Lepore | The VergeYale Univ.+4 | — | AIdehumanization+5 | — | 59m 35s | ||
| 7/16/26 | privacytechnology+4 | Bart Butler | ProtonThe Verge+4 | SwitzerlandEU+1 | ProtonBart Butler+6 | — | 1h 24m 15s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Nvidiaautomotive industry+5 | Xinzhou Wu | NvidiaTesla+4 | — | Nvidiaautomotive+5 | — | 1h 11m 56s | ||
| 7/9/26 | media industryComcast+4 | Peter Kafka | Business InsiderComcast+6 | — | ComcastNBCUniversal+5 | — | 1h 02m 52s | ||
| 7/6/26 | creator economytalent representation+4 | Ali BermanRaina Penchansky | United Talent AgencyThe Verge+8 | — | creator economyinfluencers+5 | — | 1h 08m 13s | ||
| 7/2/26 | AIcreator economy+3 | Amy Lanzi | DecoderInstagram+6 | Cannes Lionssouth of France | CMOmarketing+5 | — | 56m 06s | ||
| 6/29/26 | outdoor cookinggrilling+3 | Roger Dahle | Weber BlackstoneBlackstone+4 | — | grillingWeber+6 | — | 1h 11m 31s | ||
| 6/25/26 | electric vehiclesFord+4 | Joanna SternJim Farley | FordThe Verge+2 | — | FordJim Farley+5 | — | 1h 03m 48s | ||
| 6/22/26 | Patreoncreator economy+4 | Jack Conte | DecoderPatreon+2 | — | PatreonJack Conte+5 | — | 1h 13m 04s | ||
| 6/18/26 | AI safetygovernment regulation+3 | Hayden Field | Fable 5The Verge+5 | — | AIAnthropic+5 | — | 40m 53s | ||
| 6/11/26 | AIMet Gala+4 | Roger Lynch | Condé NastThe Verge+6 | — | Roger LynchAI+5 | — | 54m 33s | ||
| 6/8/26 | AIsuperintelligence+5 | Mustafa Suleyman | ClaudeMicrosoft+4 | — | Microsoft AIsuperintelligence+8 | — | 1h 16m 03s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Elon MuskSpaceX IPO+5 | Ryan Mac | The New York TimesSpaceX+4 | — | SpaceXIPO+7 | — | 48m 51s | ||
| 6/1/26 | AI in musicmusic production+3 | Harvey Mason Jr | Recording AcademyThe Verge+4 | — | AImusic industry+5 | — | 1h 05m 53s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Riviansoftware+4 | Wassym Bensaid | CarPlayAI-powered voice assistant+4 | — | RivianWassym Bensaid+4 | — | 1h 09m 59s | ||
| 5/26/26 | AIGoogle+4 | Sundar Pichai | GoogleYouTube+2 | — | Sundar PichaiGoogle+6 | — | 51m 16s | ||
| 5/21/26 | OpenAIElon Musk+4 | Liz Lopatto | OpenAIThe Verge+1 | — | Elon MuskSam Altman+5 | — | 34m 01s | ||
| 5/18/26 | BuzzFeed saledigital media+3 | Jonah Peretti | BuzzFeedThe Verge+2 | — | BuzzFeedJonah Peretti+4 | — | 1h 10m 22s | ||
| 5/14/26 | forced arbitrationconsumer rights+4 | Brendan Ballou | Public Integrity ProjectThe Verge+3 | — | forced arbitrationconsumer rights+5 | — | 54m 36s | ||
| 5/11/26 | AIautomation+3 | Joanna Stern | I Am Not a RobotThe Wall Street Journal+2 | — | Joanna SternAI+3 | — | 1h 00m 24s | ||
| 5/7/26 | AI in educationgenerative AI+3 | — | ChatGPTThe Verge+6 | — | AIeducation+5 | — | 42m 05s | ||
| 5/4/26 | UberAI+4 | Dara Khosrowshahi | everything appUber+5 | — | UberDara Khosrowshahi+4 | — | 1h 14m 19s | ||
| 4/30/26 | mailbag episodeAI coverage+3 | Nick Statt | DecoderThe Verge+3 | — | Decodermailbag+5 | — | 45m 00s | ||
| 4/27/26 | safety standardstechnology+4 | Jennifer Scanlon | UL SolutionsThe Verge+6 | — | UL Solutionssafety standards+8 | — | 1h 02m 32s | ||
| 4/23/26 | AIsoftware brain+2 | — | DecoderThe Verge+3 | Silicon ValleySan Francisco | algorithmsdatabases+2 | — | 19m 06s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Decoder is hosted by Nilay Patel, the editor-in-chief of The Verge, a leading technology news and media network known for its insightful analysis and coverage of the intersection of technology, science, art, and culture. Patel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, facilitating in-depth conversations with thought leaders in the business and tech arenas. The podcast is distinguished by its focus on "big ideas" and the various challenges faced by innovators and policymakers. With over 925 episodes in its six-year run, Decoder explores themes such as technological advancement, business strategy, and societal impact, often featuring candid discussions that reveal the personal and professional dilemmas faced by its guests. Listeners of Decoder are typically professionals and enthusiasts in the tech and business sectors who seek to understand emerging trends and the implications of technological changes. The show offers valuable insights into the minds of influential figures, helping listeners navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving landscape.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 86K
- Total plays: 10M
- Total reviews: 3.2K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 8.7K
Castbox
- Followers: 51K
- Plays: 1.1M
- Reviews: 77
YouTube
- Subscribers: 19K
- Views: 9.2M
- Videos: 346
Podcast App
- Followers: 3.2K
- Reviews: 3.1K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.0K
- Reviews: 9
Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- interviews with innovators
- analysis of technology
- business challenges
- impact on society
Audience interests
- business innovation
- technology trends
- policy discussions
- future implications
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- growing audience potential
- cross-platform distribution
- engagement across channels
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- 10 years active
- high episode count
- reliable schedule
Chart history for Decoder with Nilay Patel
Peaked at #73 in AR, currently #73 in AR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| CL | — | #95 | #95 | — |
| GR | — | #101 | #101 | — |
| India | — | #104 | #104 | — |
| Canada | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| AE | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| Finland | — | #161 | #161 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #172 | #172 | — |
| ID | — | #175 | #175 | — |
| Norway | — | #179 | #179 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #180 | #180 | — |
| PL | — | #193 | #193 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #198 | #198 | — |
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.