This Week in Virology
by Vincent Racaniello
Is this your podcast?Vincent Racaniello is a prominent virologist and professor known for his expertise in the study of viruses and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. He co-hosts "This Week in Virology," alongside fell…
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Audience Interest
- viruses and infectious diseases
- latest scientific research
Podcast Focus
- weekly discussions on viruses
- analysis of virus-related research
Publishing Consistency
- 100 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 19 chart positions in 19 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Science#44100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Science#9630K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Science#1865K to 30K
- 🇩🇪DE · Science#1885K to 30K
- 🇯🇵JP · Science#1071K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
48K to 168K🎙 Daily cadence·100 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
160K to 561K🇺🇸53%🇨🇦18%🇬🇧5%+16 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
48K to 168K153K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 32 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
TWiV 1341: Phage breaks and COVID origins
Jul 19, 2026
1h 39m 32s
TWiV 1340: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Jul 18, 2026
44m 20s
TWiV 1339: Ebola up close with Tom Ksiazek
Jul 12, 2026
1h 50m 44s
TWiV 1338: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Jul 11, 2026
42m 39s
TWiV 1337: The whitefly and the Red Queen
Jul 5, 2026
1h 52m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/26 | phage-encoded lysinSARS-CoV-2 origins+3 | — | Beyond InheritanceMicrobeTV+4 | — | phageCOVID-19+5 | — | 1h 39m 32s | ||
| 7/18/26 | clinical updatepost-polio syndrome+5 | Daniel Griffin | CDCNPR+4 | MaineChicago+1 | post-polio syndromeair quality+7 | — | 44m 20s | ||
| 7/12/26 | Ebolavirus expert+3 | Tom Ksiazek | MicrobeTV | Africa | EbolaTom Ksiazek+3 | — | 1h 50m 44s | ||
| 7/11/26 | influenza vaccinationvaccine recommendations+5 | Daniel Griffin | FDAJohns Hopkins+2 | — | influenzaEbola+6 | — | 42m 39s | ||
| 7/5/26 | evolutionary biologyantiviral signaling+5 | — | MicrobeTVMax Planck+7 | — | whiteflyRed Queen+7 | — | 1h 52m 32s | ||
| 7/4/26 | clinical updateHPV vaccine+5 | Daniel Griffin | ACIPCDC+5 | CongoUganda | HPV vaccinecervical cancer+8 | — | 23m 07s | ||
| 6/29/26 | polio vaccinebiography+3 | Karen Torghele | Albert Sabin by Karen Torghele | — | Albert SabinKaren Torghele+3 | — | 1h 10m 00s | ||
| 6/28/26 | bacterial fitnessnorovirus prevention+3 | — | MicrobeTVCIDRAP+8 | — | temperate phagesbacterial host fitness+3 | — | 1h 55m 49s | ||
| 6/27/26 | infectious diseasevaccinology+5 | Daniel Griffin | Johns HopkinsCIDRAP | HarlemCongo+3 | infectious diseasevaccinology+8 | — | 31m 01s | ||
| 6/7/26 | HIV-1nuclear transport+3 | — | ECDCWHO+5 | — | HIV-1nuclear pores+3 | — | 1h 50m 33s | ||
| 6/6/26 | childhood vaccinationEbola outbreak+5 | Daniel Griffin | PaxlovidCIDRAP+1 | CongoUganda+2 | vaccination scheduleEbola+8 | — | 1h 00m 57s | ||
| 5/31/26 | influenza virus transmissionbacteriophages+4 | Dr. Dakotah TylerMarcus | MicrobeTVNIH+3 | — | influenzavirus transmission+5 | — | 1h 59m 33s | ||
| 5/30/26 | malariampox diagnostics+5 | Daniel Griffin | CDCJohns Hopkins | TexasCongo+1 | malariampox+8 | — | 38m 49s | ||
| 5/24/26 | influenza A virusStreptococcus pneumonia+3 | Hannah Rowe | Oregon State UniversityMicrobeTV+2 | — | influenzaStreptococcus pneumonia+3 | — | 57m 06s | ||
| 5/23/26 | clinical updateantibiotic resistance+5 | Daniel Griffin | ACIPJohns Hopkins | CongoUganda | ACIPhantavirus+8 | — | 45m 50s | ||
| 5/17/26 | mRNA deliveryinfluenza A infection+4 | — | Bloomberg Connects appWhat’s in Bloom Peony Season 2026 Bloom Tracker+8 | — | mRNAinfluenza+5 | — | 1h 48m 49s | ||
| 5/16/26 | hantavirus outbreakclinical update+5 | Daniel Griffin | Centers for Disease Control and PreventionJohns Hopkins+3 | — | hantavirusCDC+8 | — | 53m 12s | ||
| 5/10/26 | phage therapycross-reactive antibodies+3 | — | MicrobeTVNature+5 | — | phage therapyanti-prophage antibodies+6 | — | 1h 52m 04s | ||
| 5/9/26 | Hantavirusglobal health+5 | Dr. Daniel Griffin | PEMGARDAPaxlovid+2 | — | Hantavirusmeasles+7 | — | 44m 26s | ||
| 5/3/26 | SARS-CoV-2vaccine-derived poliovirus+4 | — | World Health OrganizationMicrobeTV+3 | — | SARS-CoV-2vaccine-derived poliovirus+5 | — | 1h 43m 53s | ||
| 5/2/26 | clinical updatevaccine policy+5 | Dr. Daniel Griffin | PEMGARDAPaxlovid+7 | FloridaZambia | National Science Foundationvaccines+7 | — | 1h 08m 31s | ||
| 4/26/26 | viral DNA loadhuman eye disease+4 | — | MicrobeTVDNA virome varies with human genes and environments+1 | — | viral DNA loadaquatic virus+6 | — | 1h 41m 43s | ||
| 4/25/26 | clinical updatevaccines+5 | Dr. Daniel Griffin | Johns HopkinsACIP+6 | — | RFK Jrmeasles+6 | — | 53m 17s | ||
| 4/19/26 | wildlife tradepathogen transmission+3 | — | MicrobeTVScience+3 | — | wildlife tradepathogen transmission+3 | — | 1h 50m 10s | ||
| 4/18/26 | vaccine safetyCOVID-19+5 | Dr. Daniel Griffin | PEMGARDAPaxlovid+5 | — | vaccine safetyCOVID-19+7 | — | 47m 00s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Vincent Racaniello is a prominent virologist and professor known for his expertise in the study of viruses and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. He co-hosts "This Week in Virology," alongside fellow academics and science communicators, providing an authoritative yet accessible exploration of virology. "This Week in Virology" stands out for its in-depth discussions on viral pathogens and their implications for human health, making it particularly relevant during public health crises. The podcast format combines expert interviews with analyses of current research, keeping listeners informed about the latest developments in virology and infectious diseases. The show appeals to a diverse audience, including students, healthcare professionals, and science enthusiasts, all eager to deepen their understanding of virology. Listeners gain valuable insights into how viruses operate, the science behind outbreaks, and the ongoing research efforts to combat viral diseases.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 153K
- Total plays: 23M
- Total reviews: 2.1K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 702
Castbox
- Followers: 7.1K
- Plays: 488K
- Reviews: 22
YouTube
- Subscribers: 142K
- Views: 22M
- Videos: 2.6K
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.1K
- Reviews: 2.0K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 1.5K
- Reviews: 8
Audience
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Key insights
What the show covers
- weekly discussions on viruses
- analysis of virus-related research
- impact of viruses on health
- expert insights from scientists
Audience interests
- viruses and infectious diseases
- latest scientific research
- public health information
- medical education
Platform reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
- potential for broad distribution
- science-focused audience engagement
Publishing consistency
- 100 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
- weekly or more frequency
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for This Week in Virology
Peaked at #44 in United States, currently #44 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| GR | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| IS | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| HK | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| TH | — | #92 | #92 | — |
| Canada | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| Japan | — | #107 | #107 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #119 | #119 | — |
| Ireland | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| MY | — | #133 | #133 | — |
| CL | — | #148 | #148 | — |
| Mexico | — | #149 | #149 | — |
| South Africa | — | #149 | #149 | — |
| South Korea | — | #164 | #164 | — |
| ID | — | #165 | #165 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #167 | #167 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #186 | #186 | — |
| Germany | — | #188 | #188 | — |
| BE | — | #195 | #195 | — |
Chart Positions
19 placements across 19 markets.
Chart Positions
19 placements across 19 markets.