A ModelersLife is hosted by Lionel Strang and profiles people in model railroading, with the hobby itself as a backdrop. The show has 100 episodes, releases roughly every nine days, and typical episodes run about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $75 per host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its long-running ViewerMail Flight segments.
Engaged model railroading hobbyists hearing long-form builder stories
- Episodes profile hobbyists in depth, averaging about 75 minutes with a steady nine-day cadence.
- Apple Podcasts shows 154 ratings with a 3.9 average, indicating an established, engaged listener base.
- Family-friendly, non-explicit content suits hobby retailers, tool makers and scale model suppliers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation, listener mail segment
- Tone
- conversational, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The dossier lists a Patreon page and a store on the website, but no sponsor mentions appear in the feed or titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles and description cover model railroad builders and events, the feed is marked non-explicit and lists Kids & Family as a category.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | amodelerslife.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id905596672 |
| RSS feed | modelerslife.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 291: Iowa Scaled Engineering | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 0 min |
| Episode 290: Brayden Anderson-Midwest Model Railroad | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 289: Steve Goaring | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 289: Steve Goaring | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 12 min |
| Episode 288: David Popp | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 11 min |
| America 250 Locomotive Celebration | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
All modelers have a life but what do we know of it. This podcast is as much about the people in model railroading has it is about the hobby itself. I've met so many interesting people in the hobby over the years I decided it would be fun to share their back stories with everyone else. So come along with me, Lionel Strang as we discover just how many fascinating folks there are in this great hobby…
About a ModelersLife
A ModelersLife is a podcast hosted by Lionel Strang that profiles the people behind model railroading, using long-form conversational interviews to explore how the hobby fits into their lives. According to the show's website and feed, it has 100 episodes, releases roughly every nine days, and typical episodes run about 75 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 154 ratings with a 3.9 average.
Listeners are estimated, not reported, to be mostly adults aged 35 and older and predominantly men in the United States. The estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode are inferred from the Apple rating count and show age. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, though the website links to a Patreon page and a store.
Brands in hobby tools, model kits and scale accessories may suit this audience. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $75 per episode, which would fund a single modest campaign.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. a ModelersLife can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about a ModelersLife
How much does A ModelersLife charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $40 to $75 per episode, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates are not published and should be confirmed with the show.
What is A ModelersLife about?
A ModelersLife is a podcast hosted by Lionel Strang that interviews people in model railroading about their backgrounds and how the hobby fits into their lives, with long-form episodes released about every nine days.
How do I contact A ModelersLife about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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