Estimated reach · platform signals
Audience & Reach
Listeners / episode
~300K
150K–450K rangeMedium confidence
Cadence
Weekly
~every 4d
YouTube, Apple, and Spotify signals are not linked for this show.
Episodes
951
latest Jul 13, 2026
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About Decoder with Nilay Patel
Publisher feed
Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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951 episodes scanned
Sponsors & Advertising on Decoder with Nilay Patel
Episodes scanned
951
Sponsor density
12%
Last 12 months
Advertisers detected
15
Repeat vs one-off
11 / 4
Repeat · one-off
Advertiser categories (12 months)
Other77%
Productivity15%
Fintech8%
Other: Acquire.com, NBCUniversal
Advertisers
Acquire.comMedium confidence
M&A · 30 episodes · last seen Jul 6, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 · Inside the big business of the creator economy, with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky
“e for Creators | The Hollywood Reporter YouTube Stars Breach Hollywood’s Most Gilded Gate | New York Times CAA, TPG form holding company to…”
Mar 19, 2026 · Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. gamble
“including the biggest question I’ve had throughout this entire saga: why would anyone want to buy Warner, which has basically killed every…”
RampMedium confidence
Fintech · 9 episodes · last seen Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 11, 2025 · Sen. Ed Markey wants media companies to fight for the First Amendment
“g in 2025. Links: Even the lawmakers behind the TikTok ban have no idea what’s going on | The Verge Carr’s FCC is an anti-consumer, rights-…”
May 8, 2025 · Reuters is ready to stand up for the press — and embrace AI
“get deep into basically every Decoder theme there is. Links: The Trust Principles | Reuters Brendan Carr’s FCC is an anti-consumer, rights-…”
FigmaHigh confidence
Design · 6 episodes · last seen Jun 2, 2025
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Jun 2, 2025 · Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to build the everything app
“life? | WSJ Airbnb’s CEO explains how he helped Sam Altman during OpenAI fiasco | Fast Company A conversation with Airbnb’s Brian Chesky |…”
Oct 10, 2024 · The impossible dream of good workplace software
“it | The Verge Why would anyone make a website in 2023? | The Verge Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami isn’t worried AI will kill the web | The Verge…”
VantaMedium confidence
Compliance · 6 episodes · last seen Dec 6, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022 · Disney’s CEO drama explained, with Julia Alexander
“Stranger Things - The Verge Disney’s major reorganization is good news for anyone who loves Disney Plus - The Verge Functional Structure: A…”
Jan 20, 2020 · Recode Decode: Kirsten Green
“lossier; the messy culture struggle at luggage startup Away; and where innovation comes from in today's tech industry. Plus: What are the a…”
Microsoft AzureLow confidence
Detected · 5 episodes · last seen Mar 11, 2019
Show notes
Mar 11, 2019 · Recode Decode: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki
“on Valley "get it?" Thanks to Microsoft Azure for sponsoring this episode. Get started with a free account and 12 months of popular free ser”
Mar 4, 2019 · Recode Decode: Chamath Palihapitiya
“of Social Capital. Thanks to Microsoft Azure for sponsoring this episode. Get started with a free account and 12 months of popular free ser”
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BrexMedium confidence
Fintech · 4 episodes · last seen May 2, 2023
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May 2, 2023 · The social media age for news is over. Former BuzzFeed News editor Ben Smith on what’s next
“try Had American Links, And Is Under Investigation For Possible Russia Ties Watching Silicon Valley Bank melt down from the front row, with…”
Apr 4, 2023 · Watching Silicon Valley Bank melt down from the front row with Brex CEO Henrique Dubugras
“Brex CEO Henrique Dubugras found himself playing an important role during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Brex is what you might call a n…”
SegmentMedium confidence
Analytics · 4 episodes · last seen Aug 8, 2023
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Aug 8, 2023 · There's no AI without the cloud, says AWS CEO Adam Selipsky
“ine bookstore trying to sell cloud services? But now, AWS is the largest cloud services provider in the world, and it’s the most profitable…”
May 25, 2020 · Recode Decode: Dara Khosrowshahi
“ith Recode's Kara Swisher about Uber's evolving response to the COVID-19 pandemic, how it's preparing for the world to re-open, and the one…”
SquarespaceHigh confidence
Website · 4 episodes · last seen Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025 · Vimeo CEO Philip Moyer is betting on the human touch — and AI
“able to make any money at all? Links: How Anjali Sud reinvented Vimeo | Decoder (2021) How Dropout is taking control with Vimeo OTT | Vimeo…”
Nov 25, 2024 · GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani on the enduring power of the website
“get entrepreneurs up and running fast | Forbes GoDaddy launches a suite of AI tools for small businesses | Fast Company Why make a website?…”
AtlassianHigh confidence
Devtools · 3 episodes · last seen Mar 4, 2024
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Mar 4, 2024 · Guest host Hank Green makes Nilay Patel explain why websites have a future
“weekend, March 8th and 9th. SXSW attendees can see both shows live on the official Vox Media Podcast Stage at the JW Marriott, presented by…”
Mar 16, 2021 · Australia vs Facebook — and how regulation is splintering the internet, with Atlassian CEO Scott Farquhar
“Nilay Patel talks with Atlassian CEO Scott Farquhar about Australia's Media Bargaining Code, which requires social platforms and search eng…”
NBCUniversalMedium confidence
Media · 2 episodes · last seen Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026 · Why did Comcast ever buy NBC?
“d it’s a big week for the media industry — Comcast just announced that it’s splitting itself up, into the Comcast broadband company and the…”
Sep 30, 2024 · NBCU's streaming chief isn't worried about you canceling cable
“Matt Strauss is the Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer at NBC Universal. That’s a big fancy title that means he’s not only in charge of Peacock…”
NotionHigh confidence
Productivity · 2 episodes · last seen Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025 · How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO
“Obsidian is a note-taking and productivity app that occupies the same "second brain" space as competitors like Notion — but in a lot of way…”
Aug 11, 2025 · Notion's CEO wants you to demand better from your tools
“his is the second episode of my productivity-focused Decoder series I’m doing while Nilay is out on parental leave. Today, I’m talking with…”
InstacartMedium confidence
Marketplace · 1 episode · last seen Sep 29, 2018
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Sep 29, 2018 · Recode Decode: Square CFO Sarah Friar and Instacart CEO Apoorva Mehta
“ent, Recode's Jason Del Rey talks with two great guests: (00:57) First, he speaks to Square CFO Sarah Friar; (35:02) then, Jason interviews…”
ShopifyMedium confidence
E-commerce · 1 episode · last seen May 4, 2021
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May 4, 2021 · How Shopify’s network of small businesses can take on Amazon
“Nilay Patel talks with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify. Shopify makes software that allows businesses of all sizes to set up onlin…”
StripeMedium confidence
Payments · 1 episode · last seen May 15, 2017
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May 15, 2017 · Recode Decode: Patrick Collison, CEO, Stripe
“Stripe CEO Patrick Collison talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about how the company he and his brother started in 2010 evolved from a servic…”
The CouncilLow confidence
Detected · 1 episode · last seen May 30, 2018
Show notes
May 30, 2018 · Recode Decode: How to save American jobs in the age of disruption
“ead," a new report, sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations, on the 21st century American workforce. Pritzker co-chaired the committe…”
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Who sponsors Decoder with Nilay Patel?
PodScore detected 13 advertisers on Decoder with Nilay Patel from RSS show notes, including Acquire.com, Ramp, Figma, Vanta, Squarespace, Segment.
How many episodes does Decoder with Nilay Patel have?
Decoder with Nilay Patel has 951 episodes in the PodScore catalog (latest Jul 13, 2026).
What is Decoder with Nilay Patel about?
Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for…
How often does Decoder with Nilay Patel publish?
Decoder with Nilay Patel publishes weekly (~every 4d). Average episode length is 1h 0m.
Is Decoder with Nilay Patel active?
Decoder with Nilay Patel shows 12% of episodes in the last 12 months included sponsor reads. The most recent detected sponsor activity was July 2026.