Intelligence Squared
by Intelligence Squared
Is this your podcast?Intelligence Squared is a prominent platform known for fostering informed debates and discussions on pressing societal issues. They are recognized for their commitment to presenting diverse perspectives on various topics, engaging audiences…
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Audience Interest
- debate on societal issues
- cultural commentary
Podcast Focus
- lively debates
- deep-dive discussions
Publishing Consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 4 years
Platform Reach
- available on major platforms
- global audience potential
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 12 chart positions in 12 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Society & Culture#1145K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Society & Culture#5710K to 30K
- 🇲🇽MX · Society & Culture#1421K to 10K
- 🇰🇷KR · Society & Culture#1691K to 10K
- 🇰🇪KE · Society & Culture#683K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
8.6K to 38K🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
29K to 125K🇬🇧24%🇮🇳24%🇲🇽8%+9 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
8.6K to 38K841K real followers tracked across platforms
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Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
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On the show
From 26 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
How Sex Scenes in Film Can Reshape Real Intimacy, With Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien
Jul 20, 2026
39m 59s
Olivia Laing on Art, Solitude, and The Lonely City at 10 (Part Two)
Jul 18, 2026
34m 03s
Olivia Laing on Art, Solitude, and The Lonely City at 10 (Part One)
Jul 16, 2026
39m 28s
How Did World War II Create Modern Asia? With Professor Hans van de Ven
Jul 14, 2026
34m 02s
An Evening with Maggie O’Farrell: Land (Part Two)
Jul 12, 2026
37m 56s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | intimacy coordinationsex on screen+5 | Ita O’Brien | Intelligence SquaredNormal People+2 | — | intimacysex scenes+6 | — | 39m 59s | ||
| 7/18/26 | artsolitude+4 | Olivia Laing | Intelligence SquaredThe Lonely City+3 | — | Olivia LaingThe Lonely City+6 | — | 34m 03s | ||
| 7/16/26 | artsolitude+4 | Olivia Laing | The Lonely CityThe Silver Book+2 | London | Olivia LaingThe Lonely City+5 | — | 39m 28s | ||
| 7/14/26 | World War IIModern Asia+4 | Professor Hans van de Ven | British AcademyCambridge University+2 | — | World War IIAsia+7 | — | 34m 02s | ||
| 7/12/26 | historical fictionfamily legacy+4 | Maggie O’Farrell | Women’s Prize for FictionHamnet+1 | Brighton Dome Corn ExchangeIreland | Maggie O’FarrellLand+7 | — | 37m 56s | ||
| 7/11/26 | historical fictionfamily legacy+3 | Maggie O’Farrell | HamnetLand | IrelandBrighton | Maggie O’FarrellLand+6 | — | 35m 10s | ||
| 7/10/26 | internet safetychildren+4 | Baroness Beeban Kidron | DemosUsers: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back | UK | internet safetychildren+5 | — | 53m 42s | ||
| 7/8/26 | historyarchitecture+4 | — | Intelligence Squared | Copacabana PalaceRio De Janeiro | Copacabana PalaceRio De Janeiro+6 | — | 32m 33s | ||
| 7/7/26 | economicsfinance+4 | Andrew Ross SorkinZanny Minton Beddoes | The New York TimesDealBook+2 | — | Wall Streetfinancial crash+4 | — | 37m 16s | ||
| 7/5/26 | economicsfinance+3 | Andrew Ross SorkinZanny Minton Beddoes | The New York TimesDealBook+2 | — | Andrew Ross SorkinZanny Minton Beddoes+5 | — | 33m 38s | ||
| 5/7/26 | predictive AIhuman agency+3 | Carissa Véliz | Institute for Ethics in AIUniversity of Oxford+1 | — | predictive AIhuman agency+3 | — | 38m 00s | ||
| 5/6/26 | fascismWeimar Republic+4 | Katja Hoyer | King's College LondonRoyal Historical Society+1 | WeimarBuchenwald | Weimarfascism+8 | — | 48m 25s | ||
| 5/3/26 | poetryfiction+4 | Kae Tempest | Big DadaPicador+1 | EdgecliffSt George's, Bristol | Kae Tempestpoetry+5 | — | 47m 34s | ||
| 5/2/26 | poetryfiction+4 | Kae Tempest | Big DadaPicador+1 | EdgecliffSt George's, Bristol | Kae Tempestpoetry+6 | — | 44m 34s | ||
| 5/1/26 | global conflictgeopolitics+3 | Peter Apps | ReutersThe Next World War: The New Age of Global Conflict and the Fight to Stop It+1 | WashingtonLondon+4 | world warglobal conflict+5 | — | 32m 00s | ||
| 4/28/26 | famerelationships+4 | Lena DunhamDolly Alderton | HBOSunday Times+2 | Hackney | Lena DunhamFamesick+6 | — | 44m 01s | ||
| 4/26/26 | famerelationships+4 | Lena DunhamDolly Alderton | Intelligence SquaredFamesick+1 | — | Lena DunhamFamesick+6 | — | 47m 53s | ||
| 4/25/26 | innovationgrowth+3 | Laura GilbertLee Ellis+1 | — | London | innovationgrowth+5 | IBMPODCAST | 1h 02m 16s | ||
| 4/21/26 | artificial intelligencegeneral intelligence+3 | Demis HassabisSebastian Mallaby | Google DeepMindGoogle+1 | — | artificial general intelligenceDeepMind+3 | — | 33m 03s | ||
| 4/19/26 | artificial intelligencegeneral intelligence+3 | Demis HassabisSebastian Mallaby | Google DeepMindGoogle+1 | — | artificial general intelligenceDeepMind+3 | — | 37m 52s | ||
| 4/18/26 | chemistryplastics+3 | Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu | Wolfson College, University of CambridgeChain Reaction: The Wondrous Chemistry of Everyday Life | — | chemistryplastics+3 | — | 43m 49s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Cambridge FiveSoviet espionage+4 | Antonia Senior | Cambridge UniversitySoviet Union+1 | — | Cambridge FiveSoviet spies+5 | — | 40m 50s | ||
| 4/14/26 | climate crisisglobal politics+5 | Arthur Snell | Intelligence SquaredElemental | SahelSaudi Arabia+5 | climate changegeopolitics+6 | — | 49m 30s | ||
| 4/12/26 | overdiagnosismodern medicine+3 | Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan | The Age of DiagnosisIt’s All in Your Head+1 | — | overdiagnosisautism+3 | — | 48m 24s | ||
| 4/11/26 | translationShakespeare+4 | Daniel Hahn | Society of AuthorsEnglish PEN+3 | — | Shakespearetranslation+5 | — | 54m 34s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Intelligence Squared is a prominent platform known for fostering informed debates and discussions on pressing societal issues. They are recognized for their commitment to presenting diverse perspectives on various topics, engaging audiences through intellectual discourse and thought-provoking commentary. The podcast uniquely combines lively debate with in-depth analysis, covering a wide range of subjects within society, culture, arts, and news. With four episodes released weekly, the format encourages interaction, inviting listener feedback to shape future content and guest selections, making it a dynamic space for ongoing dialogue. The audience consists of intellectually curious individuals who seek a deeper understanding of contemporary issues. Listeners value the insights from leading thinkers and experts, enhancing their knowledge and promoting critical thinking in a fast-paced media landscape.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 841K
- Total plays: 94M
- Total reviews: 831
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 63
Castbox
- Followers: 34K
- Plays: 1.4M
- Reviews: 97
YouTube
- Subscribers: 803K
- Views: 93M
- Videos: 1.3K
Podcast App
- Followers: 781
- Reviews: 722
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.0K
- Reviews: 12
Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- lively debates
- deep-dive discussions
- expert opinions
- important global issues
Audience interests
- debate on societal issues
- cultural commentary
- arts discussions
- current news analysis
Platform reach
- available on major platforms
- global audience potential
- growing listener base
- engagement through social media
Publishing consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 4 years
- weekly episode cadence
- reliable content delivery
Chart history for Intelligence Squared
Peaked at #57 in India, currently #57 in India.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| KE | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| PH | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| NG | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #114 | #114 | — |
| Ireland | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| Mexico | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| IS | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| South Korea | — | #169 | #169 | — |
| VN | — | #184 | #184 | — |
| TH | — | #186 | #186 | — |
| HK | — | #194 | #194 | — |
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.