The Vergecast
by The Verge
Is this your podcast?The Verge is a prominent technology news and media company known for its in-depth coverage of the latest developments in gadgets and digital culture. As a leading voice in the tech industry, The Verge combines journalism with engaging story…
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Audience Interest
- latest technology news
- gadget reviews
Podcast Focus
- weekly technology news recap
- gadget and software exploration
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for 12 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 49 chart positions in 49 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Technology#14300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Technology#16300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Technology#19300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Technology#26100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Technology#50100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
653K to 2.1M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.2M to 7.1M🇨🇦14%🇦🇺14%🇬🇧14%+46 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.2M to 3.9M3.6M real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
From 34 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
The car of the future is an EV golf cart
Jul 21, 2026
30m 05s
The US is losing its lead in AI
Jul 20, 2026
34m 18s
Apple's plot to crush OpenAI
Jul 17, 2026
1h 33m 44s
The one AI detector people actually trust
Jul 16, 2026
37m 48s
Were we too nice to the Steam Machine?
Jul 15, 2026
26m 44s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/21/26 | electric vehiclesgolf carts+3 | Andy Hawkins | The VergeAmble+1 | — | electric vehiclesgolf carts+3 | — | 30m 05s | ||
| 7/20/26 | AI competitionUS vs China+3 | Hayden FieldLauren Feiner | The VergeChina+3 | — | AI revolutionChinese companies+3 | — | 34m 18s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Apple vs OpenAISiri AI+3 | — | Siri AIPixel+3 | — | AppleOpenAI+3 | — | 1h 33m 44s | ||
| 7/16/26 | AI detectiontechnology+4 | Max Spero | PangramOnePlus+3 | — | AI detectorsPangram+4 | — | 37m 48s | ||
| 7/15/26 | Steam MachineValve+4 | Sean Hollister | Steam MachineGoogle+8 | — | Steam MachineValve+6 | — | 26m 44s | ||
| 7/14/26 | AI musicSuno+4 | Terrence O'Brien | SunoThe Verge+1 | New York | AI-generated musicSuno+3 | — | 31m 04s | ||
| 7/13/26 | AI gadgetstechnology+4 | Allison JohnsonVictoria Song | Oura Ring 5Apple+2 | — | AI gadgetssmartwatch+5 | — | 43m 32s | ||
| 7/10/26 | NetflixYouTube+4 | Brendan Carr | NetflixMeta+4 | — | NetflixYouTube+5 | — | 1h 25m 30s | ||
| 7/9/26 | quantum computingtechnology hype+4 | Sophia Chen | MicrosoftIBM+7 | — | quantum computinghype+6 | — | 28m 25s | ||
| 7/8/26 | smartphone switchingtechnology challenges+3 | — | Pixel 11Meta’s glasses+3 | — | smartphoneswitching phones+5 | — | 33m 06s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Apple SiriAI industry+5 | — | Claude FableTrump Phone+6 | — | SiriApple+7 | — | 1h 38m 30s | ||
| 6/11/26 | YouTubeHollywood+4 | Julia Alexander | YouTubePuck+3 | — | YouTubeHollywood+6 | — | 33m 36s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Apple announcementsWWDC 2026+4 | — | SiriHomePod+3 | — | AppleWWDC+5 | — | 38m 31s | ||
| 6/9/26 | Steve Jobsleadership+5 | Geoffrey Cain | AppleNeXT+2 | — | Steve JobsGeoffrey Cain+5 | — | 43m 14s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Apple WWDC 2026Siri AI+4 | — | SiriScreen Time+1 | — | AppleWWDC 2026+5 | — | 1h 05m 37s | ||
| 6/5/26 | AI applicationsdeveloper conference+5 | — | Gemini SparkMicrosoft Scout+7 | — | AINvidia+6 | — | 1h 46m 02s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Microsoft AIBuild developer conference+4 | Tom Warren | CopilotScout AI assistant+6 | — | MicrosoftAI+7 | — | 29m 15s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Enhanced Gamesathletics+3 | Victoria Song | The Verge | Las Vegas | Enhanced Gamesathletes+3 | — | 43m 49s | ||
| 6/2/26 | AI technologyPC industry+5 | — | RTX SparkNvidia+4 | — | NvidiaRTX Spark+7 | — | 27m 25s | ||
| 6/1/26 | daily vloggingYouTube+3 | Casey Neistat | The VergeYouTube+3 | — | daily postingvlogging+3 | — | 36m 48s | ||
| 5/8/26 | AIcourt trial+4 | — | Fitbit AirChatGPT+5 | — | MuskOpenAI+7 | — | 1h 35m 53s | ||
| 5/5/26 | AI in automotivetechnology development+4 | Tim StevensHayden Field | OpenAIAnthropic+7 | — | AI-designed cartech layoffs+6 | — | 1h 11m 11s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Elon MuskOpenAI trial+5 | — | Steam ControllerZephyrus Duo laptop+1 | — | Elon MuskOpenAI+5 | — | 1h 49m 11s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Elon MuskOpenAI lawsuit+5 | Liz LopattoSean Hollister | Surface GoLaptop 13 Pro+3 | — | Elon MuskOpenAI+5 | — | 1h 20m 29s | ||
| 4/24/26 | AppleTim Cook's legacy+4 | John Gruber | MicrosoftBMW+3 | — | AirPodsTouch Bar+6 | — | 1h 38m 29s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The Verge is a prominent technology news and media company known for its in-depth coverage of the latest developments in gadgets and digital culture. As a leading voice in the tech industry, The Verge combines journalism with engaging storytelling to keep audiences informed about emerging trends and innovations. The Vergecast stands out as a flagship podcast that delves into the intricacies of technology and its impact on everyday life. The show features hosts Nilay Patel and David Pierce, who discuss key technology news every Friday, while Tuesdays are reserved for deeper explorations with The Verge's expert staff. This dual-format approach allows for a blend of timely news and thoughtful analysis, catering to tech enthusiasts looking for both quick updates and comprehensive discussions. Listeners of The Vergecast are typically technology aficionados and industry professionals who appreciate insightful commentary and expert opinions. The podcast offers valuable perspectives on how gadgets and software influence daily living, helping listeners make informed decisions about the technologies they choose to embrace. With over 250,000 estimated listeners and nearly 1,000 episodes, it has established a loyal audience eager for reliable tech news.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 3.6M
- Total plays: 1134M
- Total reviews: 3.8K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 7.6K
Castbox
- Followers: 69K
- Plays: 1.1M
- Reviews: 135
YouTube
- Subscribers: 3.5M
- Views: 1133M
- Videos: 6.1K
Podcast App
- Followers: 3.7K
- Reviews: 3.7K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.2K
- Reviews: 16
Audience
professionals, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- weekly technology news recap
- gadget and software exploration
- expert staff insights
- hosted by industry professionals
Audience interests
- latest technology news
- gadget reviews
- Big Tech discussions
- software impact on lives
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- distributed through The Verge
- potential for broad audience
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for 12 years
- reliable content schedule
- two episodes per week
Chart history for The Vergecast
Peaked at #3 in PH, top 10 in 6 of 49 tracked markets, currently #3 in PH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| ID | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| VN | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| AE | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| South Africa | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| CL | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| CO | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| India | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| AR | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Canada | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Ireland | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| SG | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| KE | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Norway | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Finland | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Australia | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| TH | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| GR | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| PE | — | #18 | #18 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.