Ancient History Fangirl
Ancient History Fangirl is hosted by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy, two women who cover ancient history through tales of emperors, poisonings and mythology, often with a comedic tone. The show has 363 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 74 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with host-read rates of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Engaged history listeners across 363 episodes, with a loyal 4.5-star Apple audience
- 456 Apple ratings with a 4.5 average show a committed, returning listenership.
- Weekly episodes of about 74 minutes give sponsors a long, host-read integration window.
- Recent episodes pair history with book promotion and author interviews, suiting book and literary brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, co-hosted banter, interview, book club
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- books, merchandise
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to Patreon and the site lists Merch and an Order Women of Myth book promotion, with no sponsor mentions found in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover the Augustan Age, poisoning and Christian nationalism, and the description references booze and laughter, so the show suits adult audiences.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ancienthistoryfangirl.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1348151802 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ancienthistoryfangirl |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Liv and Genn Visit Camp Half Blood (with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh | 2026-10-15 | 31 min |
| RE-RELEASE: Buzzballs and Buboes: The Plague of Justinian (a Drunk Dee | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 26 min |
| AHFG Book Club: An Odyssey for Everyone (with Liv Albert) | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 3 min |
| RE-RELEASE: Ghosts of Wrangel Island | 2026-10-06 | 47 min |
| Virgil the Virgin and the Creation of the Authoritarian State | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 25 min |
| Can Christian Nationalists Be Normal in a Democracy? (With Brad Onishi | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological mayhem; it’s like if Hardcore History met up with My Favorite Murder in the ancient world, with a heavy helping of booze and laughter.
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About Ancient History Fangirl
Ancient History Fangirl is a history podcast hosted by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy, who cover misbehaving emperors, poison assassins and mythological stories from the ancient world. According to the show website, Jenny is a romance and fantasy novelist and Genn is a freelance marketer and writer. The feed lists 363 episodes released about every seven days, with a median episode length of roughly 74 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 456 ratings with a 4.5 average, and the show is listed under History and Society and Culture. Estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count; this is an estimate, not a measured figure. Listeners are likely to be adults in English-speaking countries, mostly the United States.
No sponsors are named in the feed or website, which lists Patreon and merchandise instead. Host-read sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, suiting book publishers, educational brands and travel companies seeking an engaged history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ancient History Fangirl can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ancient History Fangirl
How much does Ancient History Fangirl 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 about $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed format.
What is Ancient History Fangirl about?
The podcast covers ancient history through stories of emperors, poisonings and mythology, often with humour. Hosts Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy also run author interviews and a book club.
How do I contact Ancient History Fangirl about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also includes a contact form.
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