PodPitch
PodcastsRank #2051
Artwork for Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Share:
Social SciencesPodcastsScienceArtsPerforming ArtsENunited-statesDaily or near-daily
4.6 / 537.8K ratings
Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.
Top 4.1% by pitch volume (Rank #2051 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

Key Facts

Publishes
Daily or near-daily
Episodes
665
Founded
N/A
Category
Social Sciences
Number of listeners
Private
Hidden on public pages

Listen to this Podcast

AppleSpotify
EpisodesMetricsListenersContactsSimilarFAQs
PreviousHigh Intensity BusinessRank #2050NextThe Terri Cole ShowRank #2052
Pitch this podcast
Get the guest pitch kit.
Book a quick demo to unlock the outreach details you actually need before you hit send.
  • Verified contact + outreach fields
  • Exact listener estimates (not just bands)
  • Reply rate + response timing signals
10 minutes. Friendly walkthrough. No pressure.
Book a demo
Public snapshot
Audience: 4M–10M / month
Canonical: https://podpitch.com/podcasts/hidden-brain
Cadence: Active weekly
Reply rate: Under 2%

Latest Episodes

Back to top

Keeping Secrets

Mon Feb 02 2026

Listen

We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn’t neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week’s show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie John explores the costs of concealment — and how opening up can give us more mental space and deepen our connections. After you listen to today's episode, check out our Hidden Brain+ conversation called "When to Hide the Truth." In that episode, we talk with Leslie about when and where it may be best to withhold information. If you're not yet a Hidden Brain+ subscriber, you can hear that episode with a free seven-day trial -- just go to support.hiddenbrain.org or apple.co/hiddenbrain. Thanks for listening!  Our next stops on Hidden Brain's live tour are coming soon! Join Shankar in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. More info and tickets are at hiddenbrain.org/tour.  Episode illustration by Dadi Prayoga for Unsplash+.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

More

We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn’t neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week’s show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie John explores the costs of concealment — and how opening up can give us more mental space and deepen our connections. After you listen to today's episode, check out our Hidden Brain+ conversation called "When to Hide the Truth." In that episode, we talk with Leslie about when and where it may be best to withhold information. If you're not yet a Hidden Brain+ subscriber, you can hear that episode with a free seven-day trial -- just go to support.hiddenbrain.org or apple.co/hiddenbrain. Thanks for listening!  Our next stops on Hidden Brain's live tour are coming soon! Join Shankar in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. More info and tickets are at hiddenbrain.org/tour.  Episode illustration by Dadi Prayoga for Unsplash+.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Key Metrics

Back to top
Pitches sent
71
From PodPitch users
Rank
#2051
Top 4.1% by pitch volume (Rank #2051 of 50,000)
Average rating
4.6
From 37.8K ratings
Reviews
500
Written reviews (when available)
Publish cadence
Daily or near-daily
Active weekly
Episode count
665
Data updated
Feb 10, 2026
Social followers
173K

Public Snapshot

Back to top
Social SciencesPodcastsScienceArtsPerforming Arts
Country
United States
Language
English
Language (ISO)
Release cadence
Daily or near-daily
Latest episode date
Mon Feb 02 2026

Audience & Outreach (Public)

Back to top
Audience range
4M–10M / month
Public band
Reply rate band
Under 2%
Public band
Response time band
Private
Hidden on public pages
Replies received
Private
Hidden on public pages

Public ranges are rounded for privacy. Unlock the full report for exact values.

Presence & Signals

Back to top
Social followers
173K
Contact available
Yes
Masked on public pages
Sponsors detected
Yes
Guest format
Yes

Social links

No public profiles listed.

Demo to Unlock Full Outreach Intelligence

We publicly share enough context for discovery. For actionable outreach data, unlock the private blocks below.

Audience & Growth
Demo to unlock
Monthly listeners49,360
Reply rate18.2%
Avg response4.1 days
See audience size and growth. Demo to unlock.
Contact preview
p***@hidden
Get verified host contact details. Demo to unlock.
Sponsor signals
Demo to unlock
Sponsor mentionsLikely
Ad-read historyAvailable
View sponsorship signals and ad read history. Demo to unlock.
Book a demo

How To Pitch Hidden Brain

Back to top

Want to get booked on podcasts like this?

Become the guest your future customers already trust.

PodPitch helps you find shows, draft personalized pitches, and hit send faster. We share enough public context for discovery; for actionable outreach data, unlock the private blocks.

  • Identify shows that match your audience and offer.
  • Write pitches in your voice (nothing sends without you).
  • Move from “maybe later” to booked interviews faster.
  • Unlock deeper outreach intelligence with a quick demo.

This show is Rank #2051 by pitch volume, with 71 pitches sent by PodPitch users.

Book a demoBrowse more shows10 minutes. Friendly walkthrough. No pressure.

Reviews

Back to top
4.6 / 537.8K ratings
Ratings37.8K
Written reviews500

We summarize public review counts here; full review text aggregation is not shown on PodPitch yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Brain

Back to top

What is Hidden Brain about?

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

How often does Hidden Brain publish new episodes?

Daily or near-daily

How many listeners does Hidden Brain get?

PodPitch shows a public audience band (like "4M–10M / month"). Book a demo to unlock exact audience estimates and how we calculate them.

How can I pitch Hidden Brain?

Use PodPitch to access verified outreach details and pitch recommendations for Hidden Brain. Start at https://podpitch.com/try/1.

Which podcasts are similar to Hidden Brain?

This page includes internal links to similar podcasts. You can also browse the full directory at https://podpitch.com/podcasts.

How do I contact Hidden Brain?

Public pages only show a masked contact preview. Book a demo to unlock verified email and outreach fields.

Quick favor for your future self: want podcast bookings without the extra mental load? PodPitch helps you find shows, draft personalized pitches, and hit send faster.

Book a demoBrowse more shows