Unexplainable
by Vox
Is this your podcast?Vox is a well-regarded media company known for its explanatory journalism that breaks down complex topics across various domains, including science, politics, and culture. As an independent podcast creator, Vox has carved a niche in the pod…
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Audience Interest
- scientific mysteries
- unanswered questions
Podcast Focus
- scientific inquiries
- deep dives into topics
Publishing Consistency
- active for five years
- new episodes on Mondays
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- part of Vox Media Podcast Network
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 38 chart positions in 38 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Life Sciences#11M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Life Sciences#11M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Life Sciences#21M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Life Sciences#21M to 3M
- 🇮🇳IN · Life Sciences#1300K to 800K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.3M to 6.8M🎙 Daily cadence·274 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
7.6M to 23M🇨🇦13%🇩🇪13%🇺🇸13%+35 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
2.3M to 6.8M17K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 29 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
An argument for the sun
Jul 27, 2026
30m 59s
What the Odyssey is hiding
Jul 22, 2026
25m 25s
Dinosaur mysteries with Riley Black
Jul 20, 2026
31m 43s
When doctors don't know what's wrong
Jul 15, 2026
32m 21s
Are you a lyric person or a music person?
Jul 13, 2026
32m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/26 | An argument for the sun | It can be hard to know how to interact with the sun. Some people have swung to opposite ends of the spectrum — either over-tanning or avoiding the sun entirely. But what would a middle ground look like? Guest: Rowan Jacobsen, author of In Defense of Sunlight For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscriptsFor more, go to vox.com/unexplainableAnd please email us! unexplainable@vox.comWe read every email.Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/membersThank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 30m 59s | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | What the Odyssey is hiding | The Late Bronze Age, when the Trojan War supposedly took place, was way more modern than Homer made it seem. But around 1177 BCE, a vast network of interconnected societies suddenly collapsed. What caused arguably the greatest societal collapse in the history of the world? Hint: It's a lot more complicated than the "Sea Peoples." Guest: Eric Cline, professor at George Washington University and author of 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscriptsFor more, go to vox.com/unexplainableAnd please email us! unexplainable@vox.comWe read every email.Support Unexplainable (and get ad-free episodes) by becoming a Vox Member today: vox.com/membersThank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 25m 25s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | dinosaurspaleontology+3 | Riley Black | VoxJurassic World | Mesozoic Era | dinosaurspaleontology+5 | — | 31m 43s | ||
| 7/15/26 | diagnostic errorshealthcare+3 | Alexandra Sifferlin | New York TimesVox+1 | — | diagnostic errorhealth+3 | — | 32m 21s | ||
| 7/13/26 | musiclyrics+3 | Charlie HardingDominique Vuvan | VoxNetflix+1 | — | music perceptionlyrics+3 | — | 32m 57s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Netflix announcementpodcast updates+3 | — | NetflixVox | — | UnexplainableNetflix+5 | — | 3m 03s | ||
| 7/6/26 | black holesobservable universe+5 | James Beacham | Large Hadron ColliderCERN+1 | — | black holeobservable universe+5 | — | 25m 37s | ||
| 6/29/26 | climate changeinsurance+3 | Umair IrfanKaren Clark+2 | Karen Clark & CompanyThe Gray Insurance Company+2 | — | insurance ratesclimate change+3 | — | 29m 47s | ||
| 6/24/26 | menstrual healthscientific research+3 | Jemma Evans | Vox | — | menstrual fluidresearch+3 | — | 19m 49s | ||
| 6/22/26 | lightningcosmic rays+3 | — | VoxQuanta Podcast+2 | — | lightningcosmic rays+3 | — | 27m 26s | ||
| 6/17/26 | invasive speciesenvironmental impact+3 | Julie UrbanChelsea Batavia | Penn StateVox | — | lanternfliesinvasive bugs+5 | — | 32m 52s | ||
| 6/15/26 | raw milkhealth risks+3 | Sean Rameswaram | Today, ExplainedVox | — | raw milkhealth risks+3 | — | 31m 53s | ||
| 6/10/26 | new speciesbiodiversity+3 | Benji Jones | VoxNYC species project | New York | speciesNew York+3 | — | 26m 06s | ||
| 6/8/26 | climate changedisaster response+5 | Eloise BlondiauMicah Loewinger | On the MediaFEMA+1 | — | climate changedisaster response+5 | — | 1h 00m 04s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Lyme diseasevaccine trials+3 | Vijay Sikand | Lyme vaccineVox | Connecticut | Lyme diseasevaccine+4 | — | 38m 14s | ||
| 6/1/26 | fetal cellsparenting+3 | Amy BoddyLee Nelson | University of California, Santa BarbaraFred Hutch Cancer Center+1 | — | fetal cellstissues+3 | — | 36m 15s | ||
| 5/20/26 | population explosionhuman ingenuity+3 | Bryan Walsh | VoxVox’s Future Perfect team | — | Paul Ehrlichpopulation explosion+3 | — | 16m 54s | ||
| 5/18/26 | nuclear warsurvival+3 | Ben Bradford | Are We Doomed?Vox | — | nuclear warsurvival+3 | — | 41m 43s | ||
| 5/13/26 | Black Deathhistory+4 | Hannah BarkerUlf Büntgen+1 | Arizona State UniversityUniversity of Cambridge+2 | — | Black Deathhistory+5 | — | 32m 05s | ||
| 5/11/26 | biodiversityaquifers+3 | Benji JonesAndy Gluesenkamp | Vox | — | lost speciesbiodiversity+3 | — | 28m 01s | ||
| 4/29/26 | dark matter musicspace+3 | Beatie Wolfe | Vox | — | dark mattermusic+5 | — | 33m 54s | ||
| 4/27/26 | bioluminescencemysteries of life+3 | Daniel OblakRodolfo Antonio Salido Benítez | University of CalgarySPT Labtech+1 | — | glowbioluminescence+3 | — | 27m 30s | ||
| 4/22/26 | inflammationdisease+3 | Dylan Scott | Vox | — | inflammationdisease+3 | — | 32m 03s | ||
| 4/20/26 | silenceaudio storytelling+3 | Noam Hassenfeld | Sound SchoolVox | — | silenceaudio+3 | — | 27m 44s | ||
| 4/15/26 | microbesspace travel+3 | K.T. RameshLily Zhao | Johns Hopkins UniversityVox+1 | — | microbesspace+5 | — | 26m 18s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Vox is a well-regarded media company known for its explanatory journalism that breaks down complex topics across various domains, including science, politics, and culture. As an independent podcast creator, Vox has carved a niche in the podcasting space with its engaging storytelling and thorough research. "Unexplainable" stands out by delving into scientific mysteries and unresolved questions, encouraging listeners to explore the unknown. The podcast features a team of skilled storytellers—Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott—who present their findings in an accessible format, releasing new episodes twice a week. The show attracts a diverse audience drawn to science enthusiasts and curious minds eager for intellectual stimulation. Listeners gain insight into perplexing scientific phenomena, enriching their understanding of the world while enjoying the thrill of exploration beyond known boundaries.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 17K
- Total plays: 1.0M
- Total reviews: 2.2K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1.7K
Castbox
- Followers: 1.1K
- Plays: 20K
YouTube
- Subscribers: 7.7K
- Views: 1.0M
- Videos: 661
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.3K
- Reviews: 2.2K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 4.5K
- Reviews: 16
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professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- scientific inquiries
- deep dives into topics
- investigation of complex phenomena
- engagement with scientific concepts
Audience interests
- scientific mysteries
- unanswered questions
- exploration of the unknown
- curiosity about science
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- part of Vox Media Podcast Network
- no specific platforms detected
- unknown total followers
Publishing consistency
- active for five years
- new episodes on Mondays
- new episodes on Wednesdays
- weekly or more often
Chart history for Unexplainable
Peaked at #1 in Canada, top 10 in 48 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Canada.
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| Ireland | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Australia | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| HU | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| GR | — | #2 | #2 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 38 markets.