Armchair Explorer
Armchair Explorer, produced by Armchair Productions, is a travel and adventure documentary podcast with immersive on-location storytelling, cultures, road trips and expeditions. It has 208 episodes released weekly, typically about 35 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read ad rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Immersive travel documentaries with 208 episodes and a 4.8 Apple rating
- Weekly, high-production travel documentaries recorded on location, about 35 minutes each
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 214 ratings, with praise from the New York Times and Washington Post cited in the description
- Estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with a brand-safe family-friendly catalogue
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative documentary, interview, on-location feature
- Tone
- immersive, inspiring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 45 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
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover travel, wildlife and culture with no flagged content; the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally episode is a festival feature.
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 | www.armchair-explorer.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1495103557 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/armchairexplorer/ |
Benchmark score: 59 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| IMMERSION: Wonders of Arizona Road Trip (Part 1) - Giant Saguaros, Cat | 2026-10-13 | 25 min |
| PATHWAYS SEASON 5: Seven Wonders, Siberia and a Story 10,000-years old | 2026-10-06 | 30 min |
| BUCKET LIST: Uluru - Australia's Wonder of the World | 2026-07-06 | 21 min |
| CONNECTION: Wayfinding with Travel Writer Daniel Scheffler | 2026-06-25 | 40 min |
| LONELY PLANET: New Hampshire Wild - the Live Free Road Trip | 2026-06-18 | 41 min |
| LONELY PLANET: Beneath an Auroral Sky - Sailing Norway's Arctic Coast | 2026-06-12 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Award-winning podcast featuring travel documentaries recorded on location, immersive adventure stories, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post. Two-time Webby Nominee Best Society & Culture Podcast
About Armchair Explorer
Armchair Explorer is a weekly travel and adventure documentary podcast produced by Armchair Productions. The feed describes award-winning on-location recordings covering road trips, cultures, expeditions and outdoor adventures, with episodes typically running about 35 minutes. The show has published 208 episodes since January 2020, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts.
The website at armchair-explorer.com presents the show as The Armchair Explorer Podcast, and the feed credits Armchair Productions as owner. Apple Podcasts lists 214 ratings with a 4.8 average, with 197 of those ratings at five stars. The description cites praise from the New York Times and Washington Post and two Webby nominations.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly English-speaking adults in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia; these figures are estimates, not measured data. No sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, host-read placements typically cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suiting travel, outdoor and destination brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Armchair Explorer can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Armchair Explorer
How much does Armchair Explorer charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the placement and campaign terms agreed with the show.
What is Armchair Explorer about?
Armchair Explorer is a travel and adventure documentary podcast with on-location recordings covering road trips, cultures, expeditions and outdoor adventures. Episodes are released weekly and usually run about 35 minutes.
How do I contact Armchair Explorer about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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