American Diplomat
American Diplomat, hosted by Dan Rosenblum and Laura Bennett, features retired and active US diplomats describing events they lived through overseas. The show, a project of Arizona State University, publishes weekly with 484 episodes and typical runs of 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach a niche, highly engaged audience interested in international affairs
- Weekly show with 484 episodes and a 4.8 average Apple rating from 255 ratings
- Hosts are retired and active US diplomats sharing first-hand accounts of world events
- Typical episodes run around 40 minutes, giving host-read ads room to land
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- serious, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles discuss war zones and Abbey Gate, and political topics, but the explicit flag is 0 and language is measured.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | ldns.asu.edu/american-diplomat-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1301267122 |
| RSS feed | americandiplomat.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Business, or Human Dignity? | 2026-10-15 | 41 min |
| The Shield of the Americas | 2026-10-08 | 37 min |
| Fantasy Island: Haiti? | 2026-10-01 | 43 min |
| Madam Ambassador Busts a Move | 2026-09-24 | 41 min |
| Democracy, Economy, Revolution? | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 0 min |
| Energy is Life (and Death?) | 2026-09-10 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University.
About American Diplomat
American Diplomat is a weekly podcast from Arizona State University's Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab, hosted by Dan Rosenblum and Laura Bennett according to the feed. Each episode features active or retired US diplomats describing what they experienced at newsworthy events overseas, from the Cuban revolution to recent crises. The show has 484 episodes with a typical length of about 40 minutes, per the RSS feed.
The show has a 4.8 average rating from 255 Apple Podcasts ratings, and the ASU lab website describes the podcast as part of its programs. Listener numbers are not published; based on the Apple rating count and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the audience likely skewing toward policy, government and international affairs readers. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode, which suits education providers, professional training programs and brands targeting government or international careers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. American Diplomat can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about American Diplomat
How much does American Diplomat charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's rate card and placement.
What is American Diplomat about?
American Diplomat features retired and active US diplomats sharing first-hand stories from international events, diplomatic negotiations and crises, produced by Arizona State University's Leadership, Diplomacy and National Security Lab.
How do I contact American Diplomat 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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