Ave Maria in the Afternoon, hosted by Dr. Marcus Peter, offers Catholic listeners conversations on faith, culture, and current issues such as stewardship, bioethics, and Church news. The show has about 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with typical episodes of 10 to 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Daily Catholic commentary with a loyal 4.7-rated Apple audience
- Over 1,000 episodes with daily updates build a long-running, habitual listening routine.
- Apple Podcasts shows 270 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, signalling engaged listeners.
- Short episodes of 10 to 22 minutes suit focused, low-friction host-read messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, segment-based commentary, news commentary
- Tone
- reflective, instructive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 10 to 22 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links are listed as empty in the dossier; the Substack newsletter is a related subscription channel, and no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles include discussion of executions, euthanasia, and abortion ('When Executions become a Spectacle', 'Talarico is wrong – the Bible has plenty to say about abortion'), which are sensitive but not explicit; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | avemariapm.substack.com/s/segments |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id316247661 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5248609/s/293037.r… |
Benchmark score: 35 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Trinitarian Case for Environmental Stewardship | 2026-10-16 | 22 min |
| Talarico is wrong – the Bible has plenty to say about abortion | 2026-10-16 | 10 min |
| “Before the Foundation of the World…” | 2026-10-16 | 10 min |
| How to Talk about Jesus with Anyone | 2026-10-16 | 22 min |
| The Perpetual Fire of the Temple | 2026-10-15 | 22 min |
| When Executions become a Spectacle | 2026-10-15 | 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
Ave Maria in the Afternoon helps Catholics cut through the noise of modern life by giving them clear, thoughtful conversations that illuminate faith, culture, and the issues shaping our world. We guide listeners toward deeper understanding and confident discipleship through engaging segments, expert guests, and resources that help them live the Gospel with clarity and hope. avemariapm.substack.com
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About Ave Maria in the Afternoon
Ave Maria in the Afternoon is a daily Catholic podcast hosted by Dr. Marcus Peter, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. It covers faith, culture, Church news, and moral questions through short segments, expert guests, and commentary aimed at deeper Catholic understanding. The show has about 1,000 episodes, updates daily, and typical episodes run 10 to 22 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 270 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listener figures are estimates rather than published data: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States, with a skew toward listeners aged 35 and over. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed; its Substack channel is the main funding route.
The show suits brands selling faith-aligned books, devotional products, or Catholic education. Estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ave Maria in the Afternoon can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ave Maria in the Afternoon
How much does Ave Maria in the Afternoon charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.
What is Ave Maria in the Afternoon about?
It is a daily Catholic podcast covering faith, culture, Church news, and moral questions through short segments and expert guests. Episodes typically run 10 to 22 minutes.
How do I contact Ave Maria in the Afternoon 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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