Lex Fridman Podcast
by Lex Fridman
Is this your podcast?Lex Fridman is an independent podcast creator and an AI researcher known for his engaging discussions on complex subjects. His background in artificial intelligence and robotics provides him with a unique perspective, allowing him to delve …
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Audience Interest
- technology advancements and trends
- philosophical discussions and debates
- scientific discoveries and theories
- cultural insights and perspectives
Podcast Focus
- in-depth conversations with experts
- exploration of diverse subjects
- interdisciplinary approach to knowledge
- human condition and societal issues
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more frequent episodes
- active for seven years
- total of 496 episodes
- consistent release schedule
Platform Reach
- available on multiple podcast platforms
- presence on YouTube for video
- accessible via podcast apps
- broad audience across channels
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 49 chart positions in 49 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Technology#51M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Technology#51M to 3M
- 🇬🇧GB · Technology#11300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Technology#12300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Technology#22100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.6M to 8.0M🎙 ~2x weekly·502 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
5.2M to 16M🇨🇦19%🇦🇺19%🇬🇧6%+46 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.9M to 8.8M5.2M real followers tracked across platforms
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From 16 epsHost
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Recent episodes
#501 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Agentic Engineering, Vibe Coding & Linux
Aug 26, 2026
5h 21m 57s
#500 – Khabib Nurmagomedov: Dagestan, MMA, UFC, Islam, Conor, Fedor & Football
Aug 12, 2026
#499 – Gary Gallagher: American Civil War, Slavery, Lincoln, Grant & Lee
Jul 28, 2026
3h 53m 07s
#498 – Anthony Kaldellis: Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Rise & Fall of Empires
Jun 30, 2026
#497 – Biggest Mysteries in Physics: Antimatter, Dark Energy & ToE – Don Lincoln
May 29, 2026
3h 01m 52s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/26 | programmingAI+3 | DHH | Ruby on RailsOmarchy Linux+1 | — | DHHRuby on Rails+5 | Wispr Flowlex | 5h 21m 57s | ||
| 8/12/26 | MMAUFC+5 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | UFCIslam | Dagestan | Khabib NurmagomedovMMA+7 | Wispr FlowLEX | — | ||
| 7/28/26 | American Civil Warhistory+4 | Gary Gallagher | University of VirginiaThe Great Courses+5 | — | American Civil WarGary Gallagher+5 | UpworkCODE | 3h 53m 07s | ||
| 6/30/26 | Roman EmpireByzantine Empire+3 | Anthony Kaldellis | University of ChicagoByzantium & Friends Podcast+2 | — | Roman EmpireByzantine Empire+4 | UpworkCODE | — | ||
| 5/29/26 | physicsantimatter+3 | Don Lincoln | FermilabPerplexity | — | physicsantimatter+3 | Upworklex | 3h 01m 52s | ||
| 5/6/26 | video technologyFFmpeg+3 | Jean-Baptiste KempfKieran Kunhya | VLCVideoLAN+1 | — | FFmpegVLC+3 | Larridin | 4h 23m 41s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Viking historymedieval Europe+5 | Lars Brownworth | Lex Fridman Podcast12 Byzantine Rulers Podcast+2 | — | VikingsRagnar+5 | Larridin | 2h 09m 56s | ||
| 3/23/26 | AI revolutiontechnology+3 | Jensen Huang | NVIDIA | — | NVIDIAAI+4 | Perplexity | — | ||
| 3/11/26 | gaminggame design+4 | Jeff Kaplan | World of WarcraftOverwatch+4 | — | Jeff KaplanBlizzard+5 | Finlex | — | ||
| 3/1/26 | music educationgreat guitarists+4 | Rick Beato | YouTube | — | Rick Beatoguitarists+5 | UPLIFT Desklex | — | ||
| 2/12/26 | AIOpen Source+3 | Peter Steinberger | OpenClawGitHub+1 | — | OpenClawAI agent+3 | Perplexity | — | ||
| 2/1/26 | AImachine learning+5 | Nathan LambertSebastian Raschka | Allen Institute for AIThe RLHF Book+2 | — | AILLMs+5 | BoxCODE | — | ||
| 1/13/26 | Amazon rainforestuncontacted tribes+3 | Paul Rosolie | JunglekeepersAmazon+2 | — | Paul RosolieAmazon rainforest+3 | Perplexity | 3h 14m 26s | ||
| 12/31/25 | mathematicsphilosophy+4 | Joel David Hamkins | MathOverflowInfinitely More+2 | — | infinitymathematics+5 | Perplexity | — | ||
| 12/12/25 | ancient civilizationsflood myths+3 | Irving Finkel | British MuseumThe Ark Before Noah | — | Irving Finkelancient languages+3 | — | — | ||
| 11/30/25 | biological systemsalien intelligence+3 | Michael Levin | Tufts University | — | biologistpattern formation+3 | Shopifylex | — |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Lex Fridman is an independent podcast creator and an AI researcher known for his engaging discussions on complex subjects. His background in artificial intelligence and robotics provides him with a unique perspective, allowing him to delve deeply into topics that resonate with a broad audience interested in science and technology. The Lex Fridman Podcast stands out for its eclectic mix of guests and subjects, ranging from AI and physics to culture and philosophy. The format is conversational, inviting in-depth explorations of diverse themes, which fosters thought-provoking dialogue and insights from guests across various fields, including academia, industry, and the arts. With over 250,000 listeners, the podcast attracts those seeking intellectual stimulation and a deeper understanding of the modern world. Audiences appreciate the nuanced conversations that not only inform but also challenge their perspectives on technology, society, and the human experience.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 5.2M
- Total plays: 930M
- Total reviews: 13K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 8.8K
Castbox
- Followers: 123K
- Plays: 5.5M
- Reviews: 1.1K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 5.0M
- Views: 924M
- Videos: 867
Podcast App
- Followers: 12K
- Reviews: 12K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 15K
- Reviews: 39
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Key insights
What the show covers
- in-depth conversations with experts
- exploration of diverse subjects
- interdisciplinary approach to knowledge
- human condition and societal issues
Audience interests
- technology advancements and trends
- philosophical discussions and debates
- scientific discoveries and theories
- cultural insights and perspectives
Platform reach
- available on multiple podcast platforms
- presence on YouTube for video
- accessible via podcast apps
- broad audience across channels
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more frequent episodes
- active for seven years
- total of 496 episodes
- consistent release schedule
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Lex Fridman Podcast, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Lex Fridman Podcast, estimated by CastFox AI.
Listeners are predominantly male, aged 25 to 44, with a strong interest in technology and science. They are likely to be well-educated and have above-average income due to the podcast's intellectual content and topics covered.
- technology
- science
- philosophy
- culture
- AI
- engineering
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Lex Fridman Podcast
Peaked at #1 in HU, top 10 in 22 of 49 tracked markets, currently #1 in HU.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| PT | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SA | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Africa | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| RO | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| AE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| VN | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Canada | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Australia | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Norway | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Finland | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| TR | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| TH | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Brazil | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| India | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| IL | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Spain | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| CH | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Sweden | — | #9 | #9 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.