Search Engine

PJ Vogt
pjvogt85@gmail.com (+1 verified host & producer email)

Booking Overview

Search Engine is a question-driven show where smart hosts and occasional authors/experts dig into big ideas—science, society, and technology—through clear, grounded explanations. It’s a strong venue for PR folks pitching thoughtful scholarship, long-form expertise, and public-facing research.

Metrics

Episodes: 134

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: >100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 3.1k subscribers

Instagram: 4.1k followers

30s Ad: 2828 - 3565, 60s Ad: 3442 - 4180

Contact Form

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Host

PJ Vogt - PJ Vogt is the host of Search Engine. He leads the show’s question-based deep dives into how the world works, working with producer/editor Sruthi Pinnamaneni to shape long-form, accessible explanat...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Public-facing authors, writers, and subject-matter experts who can explain complex topics clearly for a general audience (e.g., historians, science/technology writers, nuclear energy specialists). Strong alignment with a specific, answerable question tied to science/society/technology themes.
Required Achievements:  
Published book or major work related to the episode theme, Notable expertise recognized in public discourse (writing, research communication, or domain leadership), Ability to translate technical material into concrete, understandable narratives

Recent Guest Discussions

Adam Stein - Nuclear Technology Basics And The Case For Renewed Nuclear Power

Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow - Perspectives On Nuclear Technology And The Arguments For Why It May Be Superior

Rachel Slaybaugh - Nuclear Power’s Renewed Interest And What New Nuclear Technology Aims To Do

David Charles Sloane - Cemetery History And What Happens When Cemeteries Run Out Of Money

Recent Topics

History, Science, Technology, Society, Energy, Environment, Economics, Public Policy, Ethics, Innovation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Search Engine
:

The many lives of Taiwan

May 22, 2026

We go deep into the story of Taiwan. How a tiny island escaped demise, chartered a course from colonial subjugation through mass Barbie production and into the technological powerhouse it is today.  The Tiger Leading the Dragon: How Taiwan Propelled China's Economic Rise by Shelley Rigger Get tickets to hear PJ read live! Friends With Words at Roulette To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ...

Why are people excited about nuclear power again?

May 08, 2026

Nuclear energy was a taboo for decades, but it’s coming back, it’ll power AI data centers for Google and Microsoft. What does new nuclear technology look like, and why do the nuclear optimists believe this new tech is superior? Meltdowns, reactors that can fit in your backyard, and one podcaster’s heroic attempt to describe nuclear fission. Rachel Slaybaugh Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow (check out her book Atomic Dreams) Adam Stein Search Engine’s episodes on data centers: Colossus 1 & Colossus 2 ...

What if the cemetery goes out of business? (classic)

May 01, 2026

We're supposed to be buried there forever, right? Right?? Answers this week from writer David Sloane, who grew up in a cemetery and spent his adult life studying them. The surprising history of the place we go where we die and an answer to what happens when it runs out of money. Is the Cemetery Dead? by David Charles Sloane  Support the show at searchengine.show To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

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