BardsFM is a daily news commentary and society podcast hosted by Scott Kesterson, covering politics, faith, history and health through a Christian lens. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with a daily cadence and a median length of about 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Daily faith-informed news commentary with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,357 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- A daily cadence and 1,000 episodes give a sponsor repeated placements over a long period.
- Topics span politics, faith, history and health, which suits brands targeting values-driven households.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, commentary with guest segments, serial episodes
- Tone
- earnest, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles cover political remarks, economic enforcement and military subjects such as "Kill Chain", which places it in the high political category.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bardsfm.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1526915967 |
| RSS feed | www.bards.fm/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BardsFM Health & Wellness: Parasites, Part 1, Protozoa and Sporozoa │ | 2026-10-13 | 46 min |
| Groupthink: How an Untruth Becomes the Room We All Live In │ BardsFM | 2026-10-13 | 48 min |
| Dancing Lizard Lady, Red Diesel and What the Spotlight Hides │ BardsFM | 2026-10-12 | 58 min |
| Our Sacred Honor: Writs of Assistance and the Mercantile Roots of 1776 | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 10 min |
| Digging Into the Word: The Ten Words Give Life, and We Ask for a Middl | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 10 min |
| Renaming AI “Superintelligence”: A Word Change That Moves the Power │ | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Clarity in contested space. Finding the through line in an age of chaos and deception.
About BardsFM
BardsFM is a daily news commentary podcast hosted by Scott Kesterson, as described on the show's website and feed. Episodes cover current events, US history, faith and health, often drawing on scripture and historical documents. The feed lists 1,000 episodes released daily, with a median episode length of about 63 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,357 ratings and an average of 4.8 stars, which suggests a substantial and engaged audience. The estimated audience is 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and this figure is an estimate rather than a published number. The listener base is likely older and US-based, though this is also an estimate.
No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, and the funding links list is empty. Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad. The show suits faith-based, book and health brands that want daily exposure to a values-oriented audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. BardsFM can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about BardsFM
How much does BardsFM charge for a podcast sponsorship?
BardsFM's estimated rate is about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the show's current booking rates.
What is BardsFM about?
BardsFM is a daily news commentary podcast hosted by Scott Kesterson. It covers current events, history, faith and health, often through a Christian lens, with episodes that typically run about an hour.
How do I contact BardsFM about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. BardsFM can also be booked through Starbooked when the show is boosted.
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