Short Wave
by NPR
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Audience Interest
- science news and discoveries
- everyday mysteries explained
Podcast Focus
- short episodes under 15 minutes
- science behind current headlines
Publishing Consistency
- active for 4 years
- weekly or more episodes
Platform Reach
- available on NPR platforms
- potentially on major podcast apps
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Life Sciences#31M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Life Sciences#31M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Life Sciences#51M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Life Sciences#16300K to 1M
- 🇰🇷KR · Life Sciences#1300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.0M to 5.9M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
6.7M to 20M🇺🇸15%🇨🇦15%🇦🇺15%+35 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.0M to 5.9M156K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | cyclosporiasishealth risks+3 | Joseph Kim | NPRNPR Privacy Policy | — | cyclosporadiarrhea+3 | — | 10m 36s | ||
| 7/20/26 | nuclear powerartificial intelligence+3 | Geoff Brumfiel | NPR+NPR+1 | U.S. | nuclear reactorsTrump+4 | — | 13m 46s | ||
| 7/17/26 | World Cupturf grass science+3 | John Sorochan | University of Tennessee at Knoxville | Mexico CityMiami | World Cupturf+4 | — | 13m 21s | ||
| 7/15/26 | neurosciencebrain science+3 | Jon Hamilton | NPRShort Wave | — | Einsteinneuroscience reporter+3 | — | 13m 52s | ||
| 7/14/26 | super-agingbutterflies+5 | Katie Wu | The AtlanticNPR | — | super-agingbutterfly+5 | — | 13m 18s | ||
| 7/13/26 | consciousnessAI+4 | — | NPR | — | consciousnessAI+5 | — | 13m 06s | ||
| 7/10/26 | insectsbiodiversity+3 | — | NPRNPR Privacy Policy | — | insectsundercounting+3 | NPR+ | 9m 28s | ||
| 7/8/26 | NASAsatellite+3 | — | Neil Gehrels Swift ObservatoryLink+2 | — | NASAsatellite+5 | — | 11m 27s | ||
| 7/7/26 | anti-agingdog health+3 | — | NPRLoyal | — | anti-agingdog pill+3 | — | 11m 23s | ||
| 7/6/26 | air taxistechnology+4 | — | JobyGeorgia Tech | New YorkSan Francisco | air taxiJoby+7 | — | 14m 05s | ||
| 6/12/26 | sunscreenFDA approval+3 | Maria Godoy | bemotrizinolFDA+1 | — | sunscreenFDA+3 | — | 9m 30s | ||
| 6/10/26 | flu vaccinemedical innovation+3 | — | NPRShort Wave | — | flu shotdecades of protection+4 | — | 11m 26s | ||
| 6/9/26 | DNAgenetic mutations+3 | Roxanne Khamsi | NPRBeyond Inheritance | — | DNAmutations+4 | — | 14m 12s | ||
| 6/8/26 | inner monologueself-awareness+3 | — | NPR | — | inner monologueself-awareness+3 | — | 14m 17s | ||
| 6/5/26 | eelsmysteries of science+4 | Arjan Palstra | NPRPacific lamprey | — | eelsEuropean eels+5 | — | 13m 38s | ||
| 6/3/26 | plant sciencechemical defense+4 | — | P. vulgarisNPR | — | bean plantwasps+4 | — | 9m 26s | ||
| 6/2/26 | micro-forestsurban nature+3 | Rachel Carlson | NPR | California | micro-forestsurban forests+3 | — | 12m 12s | ||
| 6/1/26 | technologysocial media+3 | Michaeleen Doucleff | NPRDopamine Kids | — | scrollingdark flow+5 | — | 12m 48s | ||
| 5/29/26 | space scienceexoplanets+3 | — | James Webb Space TelescopeNPR+1 | Neptunesolar system+1 | Neptunehot Jupiter+3 | — | 9m 47s | ||
| 5/27/26 | mosquitoesgene editing+4 | Ben Bradford | NPRAre We Doomed? | — | mosquitogene editing+5 | — | 11m 59s | ||
| 5/8/26 | hantavirusinfectious diseases+4 | Emily Abdoler | World Health OrganizationUniversity of Michigan | Atlantic Ocean | hantavirusinfectious disease+5 | — | 12m 57s | ||
| 5/6/26 | psychedelicsbrain research+3 | — | NPR | President TrumpPresident Nixon | psychedelicsbrain+6 | — | 12m 56s | ||
| 5/5/26 | functional neurological disordermedical misdiagnosis+3 | Kyla Madonna Kenney | NPR | — | functional neurological disorderneurologist+5 | — | 14m 29s | ||
| 5/4/26 | clownfishfish behavior+4 | Ari Daniel | NPR | Democratic Republic of CongoShedd Aquarium+2 | clownfish stripesfishy science+4 | — | 12m 43s | ||
| 5/1/26 | coffee scienceflavor assessment+3 | — | University of Oregon | — | coffeeflavor+6 | — | 10m 10s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
NPR, or National Public Radio, is a renowned American media organization recognized for its in-depth journalism and diverse programming, particularly in news, culture, and science. Known for its commitment to quality content, NPR produces a wide array of shows that engage listeners with insightful stories and discussions. "Short Wave" stands out by delivering bite-sized explorations of scientific topics within a 15-minute format. Hosted by Emily Kwong and Regina Barber, the podcast tackles new discoveries and everyday mysteries with creativity and humor, making complex science accessible to a broad audience. The show invites listeners to ponder the science behind current headlines while maintaining an entertaining and informative approach. The podcast appeals primarily to curious individuals interested in science and current events, effectively bridging the gap between academic knowledge and everyday life. Subscribers benefit from a sponsor-free experience through "Short Wave Plus," enhancing their listening enjoyment while supporting the show’s production.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 156K
- Total plays: 15M
- Total reviews: 6.6K
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 26K
- Plays: 3.1M
- Reviews: 201
YouTube
- Subscribers: 123K
- Views: 11M
- Videos: 2.2K
Podcast App
- Followers: 6.6K
- Reviews: 6.4K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 67
Audience
kids, professionals, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- short episodes under 15 minutes
- science behind current headlines
- accessible science for all
- hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber
Audience interests
- science news and discoveries
- everyday mysteries explained
- creative science storytelling
- humorous science insights
Platform reach
- available on NPR platforms
- potentially on major podcast apps
- subscription option for ad-free feed
- exact platforms not specified
Publishing consistency
- active for 4 years
- weekly or more episodes
- 1000 total episodes
- consistent release schedule
Chart history for Short Wave
Peaked at #1 in South Korea, top 10 in 37 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in South Korea.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| HK | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| VN | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| SA | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| India | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| TW | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| BE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Japan | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Korea | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| ID | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PE | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| IL | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Brazil | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| AR | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| KE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.