Alabama Astronaut is a documentary podcast hosted by songwriter Abe Partridge and writer Ferrill Gibbs. It follows Partridge's search for undocumented songs of Appalachian serpent handlers. The show has 14 episodes, released as a limited series with occasional later installments, and runs about 54 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A 4.9-rated documentary series on Appalachian serpent handling music
- Apple Podcasts shows 210 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars.
- Listeners who finish a 14-episode narrative series are likely to stay with a single story.
- The creators run a merch store and a newsletter, which suit merchandise or music-related offers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, field recording
- Tone
- reflective, immersive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website carries a DONATE link and a Music Merch page, and the feed lists no sponsors in its titles or description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles and description reference deadly religious practices involving venomous snakes and poison, which is why violence is flagged as medium.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | alabamaastronaut.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1641712827 |
| RSS feed | feeds.transistor.fm/alabama-astronaut |
Benchmark score: 7 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A.A.R.T. (The Alabama Astronaut Radio Transmission) | 2026-08-09 | 1 h 5 min |
| Ep 1: The Glenn Summerford Case: "The Snake Beat" | 2025-05-13 | 43 min |
| Foreword: The Glenn Summerford Case (by Alabama Astronaut) | 2025-03-19 | 37 min |
| Bonus Episode: Alabama Astronaut Live! | 2023-02-02 | 25 min |
| "All Over Me" Part 2 | 2022-09-14 | 1 h 7 min |
| "All Over Me" Part 1 | 2022-09-14 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 71 days ago.
Alabama Astronaut is a podcast featuring Alabama songwriter & artist Abe Partridge. Abe discovers a set of undocumented songs in the hills of the Appalachians, and believes they are undocumented because of the subject matter: lyrics that speak of the consumption of poison, and the handling of venomous snakes. These are the songs of the serpent handlers. To capture their music, Abe must first…
About Alabama Astronaut
Alabama Astronaut is a documentary podcast hosted by songwriter Abe Partridge and writer Ferrill Gibbs, as described on the show's website. It follows Partridge's search for undocumented songs in Appalachian Holiness churches, including the music of serpent handlers, and the history behind it.
The feed lists 14 episodes, mostly released as a limited series between 2022 and 2026, with episodes typically running about 54 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 210 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars.
The listener base is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show age. The feed and website show no sponsors, only donation and merchandise links. An estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode would suit music, instrument or regional brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Alabama Astronaut can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Alabama Astronaut
How much does Alabama Astronaut charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show has no published rate card in the dossier.
What is Alabama Astronaut about?
Alabama Astronaut is a documentary podcast about songwriter Abe Partridge's search for undocumented songs of Appalachian serpent handlers and the people who sang them.
How do I contact Alabama Astronaut 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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