Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
by Sean Carroll
Is this your podcast?Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, known for his work in foundational aspects of quantum mechanics and the philosophy of science. He is also a prolific author and speaker, making complex scientific concepts accessible …
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Audience Interest
- science and physics topics
- philosophy and culture insights
Podcast Focus
- interviews with expert thinkers
- exploration of big ideas
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more frequent episodes
- active for seven years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing audience potential
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Physics#21M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Physics#21M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Physics#21M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Physics#31M to 3M
- 🇰🇷KR · Physics#1300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.6M to 7.6M🎙 Daily cadence·422 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
8.6M to 25M🇺🇸12%🇨🇦12%🇦🇺12%+35 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.6M to 7.6M333K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 22 epsHost
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361 | Bonnie Bassler on How Bacteria Talk and Work Together
Jul 20, 2026
1h 15m 51s
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | July 2026
Jul 13, 2026
4h 03m 28s
360 | Marc Berman on the Science of Touching Grass
Jul 6, 2026
1h 29m 40s
359 | Solo: Theories of Dark Energy
Jun 29, 2026
1h 56m 11s
358 | Solo: Vacuum Energy and the Cosmological Constant
Jun 22, 2026
1h 59m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | bacteriaquorum sensing+3 | Bonnie Bassler | Princeton UniversityHoward Hughes Medical Institute+4 | — | bacteriaquorum sensing+4 | — | 1h 15m 51s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Ask Me AnythingPatreon+3 | — | PatreonMindscape | — | Ask Me AnythingPatreon+3 | — | 4h 03m 28s | ||
| 7/6/26 | environmental neurosciencenature and well-being+3 | Marc Berman | University of MichiganUniversity of Chicago+5 | — | psychologyenvironmental neuroscience+3 | — | 1h 29m 40s | ||
| 6/29/26 | dark energycosmological constant+3 | — | MindscapePatreon+4 | — | dark energycosmological constant+3 | — | 1h 56m 11s | ||
| 6/22/26 | vacuum energycosmological constant+3 | — | — | — | vacuum energycosmological constant+5 | — | 1h 59m 50s | ||
| 6/15/26 | mRNAvaccines+4 | Jeff Coller | Johns Hopkins UniversityTevard Biosciences+4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | mRNAvaccines+5 | — | 1h 19m 51s | ||
| 6/8/26 | EnlightenmentNature+4 | Andrea Wulf | Santa Fe InstituteRoyal Society of Literature+3 | — | Enlightenmentnature+5 | — | 1h 17m 13s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Ask Me AnythingPatreon+3 | — | Toward a Phenomenologically Acceptable Quantum Cyclic Universe | — | AMAPatreon+3 | — | 3h 57m 29s | ||
| 5/24/26 | quantum mechanicsunderstanding science+3 | — | Reality as a Vector in Hilbert SpaceBig Mysteries Survey: Physicists' Views on Cosmology, Black Holes, Quantum Mechanics, and Quantum Gravity | — | quantum mechanicstheory+4 | — | 1h 44m 25s | ||
| 5/18/26 | free willphilosophy+4 | Christian List | LMU MunichBritish Academy+5 | — | free willcompatibilism+5 | IncogniMINDSCAPE | 1h 26m 42s | ||
| 5/11/26 | economicsmorally contested markets+4 | Alvin Roth | Stanford UniversityAmerican Economic Association+2 | — | economicsmorally contested markets+5 | Fast Growing TreesMINDSCAPE | 1h 11m 44s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Ask Me AnythingPatreon+4 | — | Mindscape | — | AMAPatreon+6 | Henson ShavingMINDSCAPE | 4h 06m 12s | ||
| 4/27/26 | connectomeneuroscience+3 | Bing Brunton | University of WashingtonPrinceton University+3 | — | connectomeneuroscience+3 | ChubbiesMINDSCAPE | 1h 14m 10s | ||
| 4/20/26 | utilitarianismanimal rights+4 | Peter Singer | Princeton UniversityThe Life You Can Save+1 | Melbourne, Australia | Peter Singerutilitarianism+4 | — | 1h 15m 37s | ||
| 4/13/26 | selfunderstanding+4 | J. Eric Oliver | University of ChicagoHow to Know Yourself: The Art and Science of Discovering Who You Really Are+1 | University of California, Berkeley | selfunderstanding+6 | IncogniMINDSCAPE | 1h 21m 12s | ||
| 4/5/26 | Ask Me AnythingPatreon+3 | — | Mindscape | — | AMAApril 2026+3 | Henson ShavingMINDSCAPE | 3h 46m 32s | ||
| 3/30/26 | quantum gravityquantum mechanics+3 | Daniel Harlow | Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStanford University+2 | — | quantum gravityquantum mechanics+3 | — | 1h 25m 33s | ||
| 3/23/26 | evolutionary biologyLamarckism+3 | Jessica Riskin | University of California, BerkeleyStanford University | — | Lamarckismevolution+3 | IncogniMINDSCAPE | 1h 15m 09s | ||
| 3/16/26 | data privacysurveillance+3 | Andrew Guthrie Ferguson | George Washington University Law SchoolAmerican Law Institute+1 | — | datasurveillance+5 | — | 1h 08m 49s | ||
| 3/9/26 | intelligenceanimal behavior+4 | Erica Cartmill | Indiana UniversitySanta Fe Institute+3 | — | intelligencechimpanzees+5 | Rag & BoneMINDSCAPE | 1h 28m 21s | ||
| 3/2/26 | Ask Me AnythingPatreon+3 | — | PatreonMindscape | — | AMAMarch 2026+3 | Fast Growing TreesMINDSCAPE | 3h 53m 23s | ||
| 2/23/26 | rationalityuncertainty+4 | Adam Elga | Princeton UniversityMIT | — | rationalityuncertainty+5 | Rag & BoneMINDSCAPE | 1h 34m 44s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Sean Carroll is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, known for his work in foundational aspects of quantum mechanics and the philosophy of science. He is also a prolific author and speaker, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience. As an independent podcast creator, Carroll leverages his expertise to engage listeners in deep discussions about the nature of reality and human experience. "Sean Carroll's Mindscape" stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, exploring a range of topics from neuroscience and physics to culture and philosophy. Each episode features in-depth conversations with thought leaders, allowing listeners to delve into fascinating subjects like the emotional impact of music or the intricacies of video game design, all framed within a scientific context. The podcast attracts a diverse audience, including science enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the intersection of ideas. Listeners gain valuable insights into complex topics, making the show both educational and intellectually stimulating. With its blend of rigorous scientific inquiry and engaging storytelling, "Mindscape" enriches the public discourse on important societal issues.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 333K
- Total plays: 28M
- Total reviews: 4.4K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 3.0K
Castbox
- Followers: 64K
- Plays: 2.4M
- Reviews: 303
YouTube
- Subscribers: 253K
- Views: 26M
- Videos: 584
Podcast App
- Followers: 4.2K
- Reviews: 4.0K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 8.4K
- Reviews: 34
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Key insights
What the show covers
- interviews with expert thinkers
- exploration of big ideas
- conversations on diverse subjects
- analysis of science and society
Audience interests
- science and physics topics
- philosophy and culture insights
- neuroscience and psychology discussions
- creative arts and media exploration
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing audience potential
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown follower count across platforms
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more frequent episodes
- active for seven years
- over 400 episodes produced
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Peaked at #1 in South Korea, top 10 in 40 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| South Korea | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| CL | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| France | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| BE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| AT | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Denmark | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| IS | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HU | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| GR | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| IL | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| AE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Japan | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| India | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.