Dr. Sean Carroll’s Mindscape Taps Libsyn as Exclusive Ad Sales and Hosting Partner

Today, Liberated Syndication Inc. (“Libsyn”), the leading podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, announced a new exclusive hosting and advertising partnership with Sean Carroll’s Mindscape, a leading science and society & culture podcast. Under the agreement, Libsyn will exclusively host and monetize the weekly show, bringing advertisers access to one of podcasting’s most knowledge-driven and insight-seeking listener bases.

“Mindscape is exactly the kind of intellectually curious, deeply engaged show that thrives with Libsyn,” said Stephen Perlstein, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Libsyn. “Sean Carroll has built a loyal, highly thoughtful audience by tackling complex ideas with clarity and curiosity. We’re thrilled to support Mindscape’s next chapter with best-in-class hosting and advertising solutions that help it explore new frontiers.”

Dr. Sean Carroll added, “Mindscape has always been about creating space for long-form, meaningful conversations across science, philosophy, and culture. Partnering with Libsyn allows us to focus fully on that mission. Their platform and ad expertise give us the flexibility, control, and support we need as the show continues to evolve, take on even bigger questions, and push into new intellectual territory.”

Dr. Sean Carroll’s academic credibility and cultural reach have helped make Mindscape a trusted destination for audiences that value substance – creating a premium environment for brand messaging. Launched in 2018, Mindscape has earned a reputation as one of podcasting’s most respected conversation series, known for its depth, rigor, and intellectual ambition. Each week, host Carroll sits down with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world – from neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers – to unpack the biggest ideas shaping science, philosophy, culture, and society.

A renowned physicist and author, Carroll received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and is currently the Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University and a Fractal Faculty member at the Santa Fe Institute. His research spans fundamental physics and cosmology, including the foundations of quantum mechanics, the arrow of time, and the emergence of complexity.

Libsyn delivers podcast hosting built for creators who are serious about growth. The platform combines intuitive workflows with powerful analytics, audio and video publishing, and integrated monetization and marketing tools – giving growth-minded creators the support they need to scale their shows, expand their audiences, and build lasting brands without giving up creative control.

Libsyn Ads empowers brands to effectively target and reach a fast-growing and coveted podcast audience while helping creators monetize their audio and video content. The ad buying and management platform delivers end-to-end capabilities, streamlining the process for podcast advertisers to initiate and oversee highly targeted and measurable campaigns, while maximizing returns for creators. This partnership leverages Libsyn Ads’ advanced solutions, including Host-Read (available for episodic and simulcast formats), programmatic Automatic Podcast Ads, and Dynamic Ad Insertion by episode or across the full catalog, as well as Integrated Brand Opportunities, allowing Sean Carroll’s Mindscape to seamlessly incorporate premium ads without disrupting the long-form, intellectually immersive listening experience.

For more information or to advertise on Sean Carroll’s Mindscape, please contact ad-sales@libsyn.com.