Bad On Paper is a weekly books-and-culture podcast hosted by Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter, with book clubs, listener Q&As, reading stats and interviews with women authors and creators. With 446 episodes since March 2018 and typical episodes of about 67 minutes, it draws an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, at an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly book club audience with 4,800 Apple ratings and a 4.8 average
- 446 episodes since March 2018 with a steady weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 4,117 ratings, with 92 percent of ratings at five stars
- Hour-long episodes give a host-read spot room to land with an engaged reading audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, book club discussion, interview, listener Q&A
- Tone
- conversational, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 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 episode titles cover books, pop culture and interviews with no flagged themes; the feed does not indicate profanity levels.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | badonpaperpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1364764784 |
| RSS feed | youngadultingpod.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 Three Things | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 10 min |
| PREVIEW: Listen To The First Chapter of Becca's New Book | 2026-10-13 | 24 min |
| Early 2010s Pop Culture Nostalgia | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 17 min |
| Main Characters Book Club | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 19 min |
| Would You Rather: Book Edition | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 7 min |
| The Parisian Heist Bonus Book Club | 2026-09-17 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
About Bad On Paper
Bad On Paper is a weekly books and culture podcast hosted by Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter. Each episode mixes book club discussions, listener Q&As, reading stats and interviews with women who inspire them, according to the show's description in the RSS feed and its Libsyn hosting. The show has published 446 episodes since March 2018, typically on a weekly cadence, with episodes usually running about 67 minutes.
The show holds a 4.8 average on Apple Podcasts from 4,117 ratings, with 92 percent of ratings at five stars, according to Apple Podcasts data. Listener numbers are not published. Based on rating volume and show age, downloads are estimated at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with the audience estimated to be mostly women in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes. An estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode would buy a host-read mid-roll, making the show a fit for publishers, reading apps and lifestyle brands.
Brands aimed at readers and women aged 25 to 44 are the best match for this show, according to the audience profile. The Apple Podcasts profile and the show's Libsyn feed are the sources for these figures.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bad On Paper can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bad On Paper
How much does Bad On Paper charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would run roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. These are estimates from public rating data, not published rates.
What is Bad On Paper about?
Bad On Paper is a weekly books and culture podcast hosted by Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter. It covers book clubs, listener Q&As, reading stats and interviews with women creators.
How do I contact Bad On Paper about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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