Americana Podcast: The 51st State, hosted by Americana musician Robert Earl Keen, interviews singer-songwriters about the genre's roots, creative processes and careers. The show has 55 episodes, released about every 35 days, with a median length of roughly 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $620 per episode.
Reach engaged roots and Americana music listeners through long-form artist interviews
- Episodes run close to an hour, giving host-read spots room to build trust.
- Apple Podcasts shows 286 ratings with a 4.8 average, a sign of an attentive audience.
- Host Robert Earl Keen brings a recognizable name from within the Americana scene.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, live recording
- Tone
- reflective, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and the episode titles reference a range of artists and themes without graphic content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | americanapodcast.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1460590581 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/z0ij6uBx |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Denim Poet | Hayes Carll | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 1 min |
| Rodeo Sunsets and Silver Screens | Ryan Bingham | 2026-07-21 | 58 min |
| Take Me to Church | Meat Church with Matt Pittman | 2026-04-14 | 54 min |
| REMASTERED: Billy Strings | From The Big Bang to Bluegrass | 2026-03-10 | 1 h 1 min |
| Blue Delta Jeans | The Threads of Life | 2026-02-11 | 47 min |
| James McMurtry | A Man of Many Worlds | 2026-01-07 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 35 days.
Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in…
About Americana Podcast
Americana Podcast: The 51st State is hosted by Robert Earl Keen, an Americana musician, and presents interviews with artists about the genre's roots, creative processes and careers. According to the feed and the show's website, the podcast has released 55 episodes since April 2019, with recent episodes released about every five weeks. Episodes typically run between 40 and 60 minutes, and the show carries a 4.8 average rating from 286 ratings on Apple Podcasts.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older adults with an interest in roots music. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show's commercial history is limited to its own content. Based on Starbooked's standard rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $620 per episode.
The show suits brands selling music equipment, Texas-linked products, or craft goods to an audience that values authenticity. Details come from the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Americana Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Americana Podcast
How much does Americana Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run about $90 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at Starbooked's standard rate. Final pricing depends on the show's direct terms.
What is Americana Podcast about?
Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a show where host Robert Earl Keen interviews Americana musicians about the genre's roots, their creative process and their careers. Episodes usually run close to an hour.
How do I contact Americana Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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