Deep Questions with Cal Newport
by Cal Newport
Is this your podcast?Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author, recognized for his insights on the intersection of technology and society. He is particularly known for exploring how digital distractions affect our abili…
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Audience Interest
- technology's impact on society
- focus and productivity strategies
Podcast Focus
- answers reader questions
- advice on cultivating focus
Publishing Consistency
- 417 episodes total
- active for 5 years
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- platforms not specified
- unknown follower count
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Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Technology#13300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Technology#15300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Technology#28100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Technology#34100K to 300K
- 🇫🇷FR · Technology#9100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
394K to 1.3M🎙 Daily cadence·417 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.3M to 4.2M🇦🇺24%🇨🇦24%🇺🇸7%+36 more - Active Followers
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394K to 1.3M353K real followers tracked across platforms
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Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice
Jul 27, 2026
1h 10m 41s
Am I Optimizing Too Much? | Monday Advice
Jul 20, 2026
1h 18m 30s
Does Claude Have Private Thoughts? (Everyone Settle Down) | AI Reality Check
Jul 16, 2026
31m 41s
Should I Use Notebooks More Often? (Cal’s Strategy) | Monday Advice
Jul 13, 2026
1h 04m 12s
Do Managers Actually Understand AI? (I’m Not So Sure.) | AI Reality Check
Jul 9, 2026
19m 56s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/26 |  Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice | Why do digital detoxes fail to create lasting change? What works better? To answer these questions, Cal draws from the book “A Brief History of Intelligence” to reveal the relevant neuroscience at play, and then use this understanding to figure out a better method for improving your relationship with your devices. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Why do digital detoxes fail? (28:28) An article on the phone algorithm addiction (35:13) Follow up on the Brad Stulberg interview (40:21) A policy article on digital addiction (52:34) Deep work in the age of AI (57:46) What Cal is up to Links: Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/ Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba? https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/04/us/politics/online-addictions-cut-back-screen-time.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/opinion/culture/phone-algorithm-addiction.html https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/learn/goodharts-law.html https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/digital-addiction-public-health-problem-public-health-law-solution Thanks to our Sponsors: https://www.masterclass.com/deep https://www.gusto.com/deep https://www.expressvpn.com/deep https://www.vanta.com/deepquestions Thanks to Jesse Miller for production and mastering, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Nate Mechler for research and newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 10m 41s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | optimization paradoxhealth optimization+3 | Brad Stulberg | Slow Productivity | — | optimizationhealth+3 | Wealthfront | 1h 18m 30s | ||
| 7/16/26 | AIconsciousness+3 | — | Slow ProductivityAnthropic+2 | — | AIAnthropic+5 | — | 31m 41s | ||
| 7/13/26 | notebooksproductivity+3 | — | Orality and Literacy: The Technologizing of the WordLost | — | notebooksproductivity+5 | Superhuman | 1h 04m 12s | ||
| 7/9/26 | AI understandingbusiness+3 | — | Slow ProductivityNew York Times+2 | — | AIbusiness+4 | — | 19m 56s | ||
| 7/6/26 | internet usagefamily lifestyle+4 | Chris Moody | Appalachian StateSlow Productivity | — | internetdigital detox+6 | Better HelpCODE | 1h 05m 48s | ||
| 6/29/26 | digital minimalismtechnology+3 | — | r/DigitalMinimalismYouTube+2 | — | digital minimalismCal Newport+5 | — | 59m 48s | ||
| 6/25/26 | AIdoom trolling+3 | — | Slow ProductivityNew York Times+2 | — | AI newsdoom trolling+3 | — | 22m 04s | ||
| 6/22/26 | lazinessoverstimulation+3 | — | Slow ProductivityNew Yorker | — | lazinessoverstimulation+3 | Scribe | 57m 58s | ||
| 6/17/26 | AI newsMythos ban+3 | — | Fable 5Anthropic+4 | — | AIMythos ban+5 | — | 29m 25s | ||
| 6/15/26 | cognitive fitnessexercise+3 | — | Slow ProductivityCal Newport Media | — | brain gymcognitive fitness+3 | MonarchDEEP | 58m 24s | ||
| 6/11/26 | AI controlrecursive self-improvement+3 | — | Slow ProductivityCal Newport Media+2 | — | AIself-improvement+3 | — | 20m 37s | ||
| 6/8/26 | mini-pausesproductivity+3 | — | Slow Productivity | Asheville | mini-pausesproductivity+5 | Better Help | 33m 06s | ||
| 6/1/26 | AI and job impactproductivity+3 | — | Slow ProductivityCal Newport Media+5 | — | AIproductivity+5 | — | 48m 56s | ||
| 5/28/26 | AImathematics+3 | — | Slow ProductivityOpenAI+1 | — | AImath+4 | — | 31m 48s | ||
| 5/25/26 | time managementproductivity+3 | Laura Vanderkam | Cal NewportBIG TIME+4 | — | scheduledistraction+3 | Caldera LabCODE | 1h 26m 59s | ||
| 5/21/26 | AIcoding+4 | — | Slow ProductivityCal Newport Media+3 | — | AIcoding+5 | — | 12m 33s | ||
| 5/18/26 | phone addictiondigital minimalism+3 | Anna Lembke | Internet Addicts AnonymousDopamine Nation+1 | — | phone addictionDopamine Nation+3 | Shopify | 1h 26m 38s | ||
| 5/14/26 | AItechnology+4 | — | Slow ProductivityCal Newport Media+1 | — | AIMETR chart+3 | — | 31m 50s | ||
| 5/11/26 | digital interventionAI in research+3 | — | — | — | digital interventionAI+5 | Better Help | 43m 01s | ||
| 5/7/26 | AItechnology+3 | — | Slow ProductivityCal Newport Media+3 | — | AI doomAI news+6 | — | 26m 30s | ||
| 5/4/26 | productivitydistraction+3 | David Epstein | New York Timesyoutube.com/calnewportmedia+4 | — | productivitydistraction+5 | Factor Mealsdeep50off | 1h 21m 12s | ||
| 4/30/26 | AIoffice jobs+3 | — | Slow ProductivityMicrosoft+1 | — | AIautomation+3 | — | 33m 03s | ||
| 4/27/26 | cognitive fitnessdigital tools+3 | — | New York TimesYouTube+4 | — | cognitive fitnessmental health+3 | — | 51m 39s | ||
| 4/23/26 | AItechnology+4 | — | AnthropicDepartment of War+6 | — | AI2026+5 | — | 1h 13m 03s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author, recognized for his insights on the intersection of technology and society. He is particularly known for exploring how digital distractions affect our ability to work and live meaningfully, making him a prominent voice in discussions about productivity and focus. "Deep Questions with Cal Newport" stands out for its interactive format, where Newport addresses listener inquiries about cultivating deep work and personal fulfillment in a distracted world. The podcast covers a range of topics related to technology, education, and self-improvement, providing practical advice on managing attention and enhancing productivity. The audience primarily consists of individuals seeking to improve their focus and productivity in an age dominated by distractions. Listeners appreciate the actionable insights Newport offers, helping them navigate their personal and professional lives with greater intention and clarity.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 353K
- Total plays: 18M
- Total reviews: 1.4K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 166
Castbox
- Followers: 9.8K
- Plays: 455K
- Reviews: 67
YouTube
- Subscribers: 340K
- Views: 18M
- Videos: 727
Podcast App
- Followers: 1.3K
- Reviews: 1.3K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 1.9K
- Reviews: 7
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Key insights
What the show covers
- answers reader questions
- advice on cultivating focus
- explores productivity challenges
- meaningful living in distraction
Audience interests
- technology's impact on society
- focus and productivity strategies
- self improvement techniques
- managing digital distractions
Platform reach
- platforms not specified
- unknown follower count
- potentially broad distribution
- available on major podcast platforms
Publishing consistency
- 417 episodes total
- active for 5 years
- weekly or more episodes
- consistent publishing schedule
Chart history for Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Peaked at #6 in South Africa, top 10 in 4 of 39 tracked markets, currently #6 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| SA | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Ireland | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| France | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Australia | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| India | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| MY | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Canada | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| CZ | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| KE | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| Finland | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| PH | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| United States | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| GR | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| SG | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| South Korea | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| VN | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| Germany | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| BE | — | #56 | #56 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.