Search Engine
by PJ Vogt
Is this your podcast?PJ Vogt is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging storytelling and investigative style. He gained prominence as a co-host on the critically acclaimed podcast "Reply All," where he explored the intersection of technology and h…
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Audience Interest
- technology trends and innovations
- societal issues and debates
Podcast Focus
- exploring big and small questions
- understanding complex societal topics
Publishing Consistency
- 130 episodes produced
- active for four years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potentially broad audience reach
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Technology#31M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Technology#10300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Technology#20300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Technology#5730K to 100K
- 🇲🇽MX · Technology#12100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
635K to 2.0M🎙 Daily cadence·130 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.1M to 6.6M🇨🇦45%🇦🇺15%🇺🇸15%+36 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
635K to 2.0M23K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17/26 | excellencenoodles+3 | Jason Wang | Xi'an Famous Foods | — | noodlesexcellence+5 | — | 47m 55s | ||
| 7/10/26 | techno musicBerlin history+3 | — | BerghainDer Klang der Familie+4 | GermanyBerlin | technoBerlin+5 | — | 1h 10m 34s | ||
| 7/3/26 | nightlifenightclub+3 | — | Berghain | GermanyBerghain | Berghainnightclub+3 | — | 52m 40s | ||
| 6/25/26 | stock marketSpaceX IPO+3 | — | SpaceXThe World's First Stock Exchange+3 | — | SpaceXIPO+5 | — | 1h 00m 38s | ||
| 6/15/26 | social dynamicscommunity+3 | Claire Haber-Harris | — | — | partiesinvitations+3 | — | 47m 22s | ||
| 6/5/26 | mysteryinvestigation+3 | — | — | Buckingham Palace | Buckingham Palacemystery+3 | — | 1h 08m 20s | ||
| 5/29/26 | government fundingtaxation+3 | Jesse Eisinger | Pro PublicaProPublica | United States | Anti-Weaponization Fundtaxpayer money+4 | — | 40m 25s | ||
| 5/27/26 | art recoveryJewish history+3 | — | Audacylooted art | Europe | family loreart collector+3 | — | 34m 51s | ||
| 5/22/26 | Taiwantechnology+3 | — | The Tiger Leading the Dragon: How Taiwan Propelled China's Economic Rise | Taiwan | Taiwaneconomic rise+3 | — | 1h 06m 56s | ||
| 5/8/26 | nuclear energytechnology+3 | Rachel SlaybaughRebecca Tuhus-Dubrow+1 | GoogleMicrosoft+1 | — | nuclear powerdata centers+5 | — | 49m 36s | ||
| 5/1/26 | cemeterieshistory+3 | David Sloane | searchengine.showAudacy+2 | — | cemeterybusiness+3 | — | 49m 32s | ||
| 4/24/26 | restaurantfood+3 | Caity Weaver | Search Engine | — | free breadrestaurant+3 | — | 38m 54s | ||
| 4/17/26 | cost of warUS-Iran conflict+3 | — | — | United StatesIran | cost of warIran+5 | — | 48m 39s | ||
| 4/10/26 | GLP-1sOzempic+3 | Dr. Rachael Bedard | GLP-1sOzempic | — | GLP-1sOzempic+3 | — | 46m 02s | ||
| 3/26/26 | driverless carspolitics+3 | — | Search Engine | Boston | driverless carsBoston+4 | — | 1h 03m 40s | ||
| 3/23/26 | driverless carsautonomous vehicles+3 | — | GoogleDriven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car | — | driverless carsGoogle+3 | — | 1h 10m 02s | ||
| 3/6/26 | Chinese real estateeconomic bubbles+3 | Mike Bird | The EconomistOdd Lots | China | Chinese real estateMike Bird+3 | — | 51m 24s | ||
| 2/27/26 | AI ethicsphilosophy+3 | Gideon Lewis-Kraus | ClaudeAnthropic | — | AIAnthropic+5 | — | 52m 09s | ||
| 2/20/26 | cannibalismtaboos+3 | Hannah GoldfieldKelefa Sanneh | — | — | cannibalismtaboos+4 | — | 1h 00m 47s | ||
| 2/13/26 | peptidesbodybuilding+3 | — | — | — | peptidesbodybuilders+3 | — | 48m 20s | ||
| 1/30/26 | flushable wipeswaste management+3 | — | — | New York CitySouth Carolina | flushable wipesNew York City+5 | — | 59m 09s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
PJ Vogt is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging storytelling and investigative style. He gained prominence as a co-host on the critically acclaimed podcast "Reply All," where he explored the intersection of technology and human experiences. "Search Engine" distinguishes itself by tackling a wide array of questions—ranging from the profound to the trivial—through a lens that blends technology, society, culture, and business. With a format that encourages curiosity, the podcast dives deep into the nuances of contemporary issues, making complex topics accessible and relatable to listeners. The podcast attracts a diverse audience, particularly those intrigued by the impact of technology on daily life and societal structures. Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and thoughtful discussions, finding value in the show's ability to provide clarity amidst the chaos of information overload.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 23K
- Total plays: 746K
- Total reviews: 4.5K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 573
Castbox
- Followers: 11K
- Plays: 446K
- Reviews: 114
YouTube
- Subscribers: 3.1K
- Views: 301K
- Videos: 91
Podcast App
- Followers: 4.6K
- Reviews: 4.4K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.5K
- Reviews: 25
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Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- exploring big and small questions
- understanding complex societal topics
- discussing technology's impact on life
- analyzing business and culture intersections
Audience interests
- technology trends and innovations
- societal issues and debates
- cultural phenomena and shifts
- business insights and strategies
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potentially broad audience reach
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown follower count across platforms
Publishing consistency
- 130 episodes produced
- active for four years
- weekly or more frequent releases
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Search Engine
Peaked at #3 in Canada, top 10 in 5 of 39 tracked markets, currently #3 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Ireland | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Australia | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| SA | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Mexico | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| South Africa | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| United States | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| CL | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| ID | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| IS | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| Denmark | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| HK | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| SG | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| PH | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| AE | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| India | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| MY | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| CO | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Germany | — | #57 | #57 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.