Battleground
Battleground, published by Goalhanger on Acast, is a history podcast hosted by military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse. It covers modern conflicts, with Ukraine coverage on Fridays and wider wars and figures on Wednesdays. The show has 465 episodes, releases about every two days, and runs roughly 42 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Reach a history-minded audience through a weekly-plus show from a well-known publisher
- Three established military historians host a show with 465 episodes since April 2022.
- Apple Podcasts shows 309 ratings averaging 4.3 stars out of 5.
- Episodes run around 42 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, narrative history
- Tone
- analytical, authoritative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Goalhanger
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher Goalhanger is the show's own network, not a sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Coverage of wars and violence, such as 'Hell in Kherson - Life under the Drones', is discussed analytically; the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/battlegroundpod |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1617276298 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433… |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 447. The Starlink Betrayal Allegations | 2026-10-16 | 30 min |
| 446. The Weakness of the Powerful – Challenging Impunity with Nobel La | 2026-10-14 | 31 min |
| 445. Dinosaurs, Drones, and Nero's Rome | 2026-10-12 | 40 min |
| 444. Putin Continues to Test NATO | 2026-10-09 | 41 min |
| 443. Moscow, Washington, and the New World Order | 2026-10-07 | 38 min |
| 442. Operation Vivaldi & The Rise of the Unmanned Forces: Inside Ukrai | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points, and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars,…
About Battleground
Battleground is a history podcast from Goalhanger, hosted by military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse. According to the show's feed, it explores the narratives, turning points and characters behind conflicts, with Friday episodes on the war in Ukraine and Wednesday episodes on wars and figures from around the world. The feed lists 465 episodes since April 2022, with new episodes about every two days and a median length of about 42 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 309 ratings with an average of 4.3 out of 5, which is the strongest public signal of audience size. Based on that rating count and the show's cadence, audience size is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. Listeners are likely to be adults with an interest in military and current affairs, and the audience is mostly based in the United Kingdom, based on estimates.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Goalhanger is the show's own publisher. On the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $620 per episode, and it suits defence, education or book brands aimed at history readers. Sponsors should contact the show through Starbooked, where the contact email unlocks for $0.80 and boosted listings can be booked directly.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Battleground can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Battleground
How much does Battleground charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and the number of episodes.
What is Battleground about?
Battleground is a history podcast hosted by Patrick Bishop, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse. It covers modern conflicts, with weekly episodes on the war in Ukraine and wider military history from around the world.
How do I contact Battleground about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which handles the outreach and scheduling.
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