About Buildings + Cities
About Buildings + Cities, hosted by Luke Jones and George Gingell, covers architecture, buildings and cities from the distant past to the present, with detours into film, fiction and comics. The show has 161 episodes, released roughly every three weeks, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A long-running architecture show with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 277 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.6 out of 5, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
- 161 episodes since 2016 give a deep, evergreen archive that keeps attracting new listeners.
- Episodes run around 54 minutes, leaving room for a longer host-read integration.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, book discussion, narrative
- Tone
- scholarly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding is through Patreon, with bonus episodes for supporters, as shown in the episode descriptions and the website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover architectural theory, history and literature, such as 'Piranesi 4 — The Prisons' and 'William Golding's The Spire', with no flagged explicit content.
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 | about-buildings-and-cities.pinecast.co |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1147205326 |
| RSS feed | pinecast.com/feed/about-buildings-and-cities |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 142 — Charles Jencks's 'The Language of Post-Modern Architecture' | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 25 min |
| 141 — Bruno Zevi's 'The Modern Language of Architecture' | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 20 min |
| 140 — John Summerson's 'The Classical Language of Architecture' | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 12 min |
| *Preview* — Piranesi's Heirs Bonus Episode | 2026-07-17 | 3 min |
| 139 — Piranesi 4 — The Prisons | 2026-06-09 | 55 min |
| 138 — Piranesi 3 — Ichnographiam Campii Martii | 2026-05-26 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.
A podcast about architecture, buildings and cities, from the distant past to the present day. Plus detours into technology, film, fiction, comics, drawings, and the dimly imagined future. With Luke Jones and George Gingell.
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About About Buildings + Cities
About Buildings + Cities is a podcast hosted by Luke Jones and George Gingell, covering architecture, buildings and cities from the distant past to the present day, with detours into technology, film, fiction and comics. The show's website describes it as powered by Pinecast and lists 161 episodes, with recent episodes including series on Charles Jencks, Bruno Zevi and Piranesi.
The feed shows a release cadence of roughly every three weeks, with a median episode length of about 54 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 277 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, and the show is categorised under Visual Arts, Design and Arts. Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the show's audience appears to be concentrated in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The show carries no visible sponsors in the feed. It is funded through Patreon, and it suits architecture software, design education and premium home brands. Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. About Buildings + Cities can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about About Buildings + Cities
How much does About Buildings + Cities charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is About Buildings + Cities about?
The show covers architecture, buildings and cities from ancient to modern times, with occasional detours into film, fiction, comics and the future. Hosts Luke Jones and George Gingell discuss key books and figures.
How do I contact About Buildings + Cities about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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