Battles of the First World War Podcast
Battles of the First World War Podcast, hosted by Mike Cunha, studies one battle of the 1914-1918 Great War at a time through narrative episodes, interviews and book talks. It has 225 episodes, released roughly every 10 days, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged, high-rated WW1 history audience for history, travel and education brands
- Apple Podcasts shows 680 ratings with a 4.8 average, about 88 percent five stars.
- 225 episodes since 2016, with a long back catalogue that keeps earning listens.
- Narrative battle episodes of roughly 40 minutes give a host-read spot room to land.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, book talk, panel discussion
- Tone
- scholarly, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- battlefield tours
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to Patreon and PayPal, and the website promotes its own 2027 Meuse-Argonne and Aisne-Marne battlefield tours.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover combat deaths in the war, such as 'Memorial Day - The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak', in a historical register.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.firstworldwarpodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1119044000 |
| RSS feed | firstworldwarpodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
| www.instagram.com/ww1battlepodcast/ |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Second Marne - The Case of Sgt Darnand | 2026-10-14 | 27 min |
| Champagne - "With Remarkable Fortitude" - Dr. Urbane Bass | 2026-10-06 | 22 min |
| WW1 Battlefield Archeology & Recovering the Fallen | 2026-09-29 | 41 min |
| MOD War Detectives - Joint Casualty & Compassionate Centre | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 10 min |
| 2027 Meuse-Argonne & Aisne-Marne WW1 Battlefield Tours | 2026-09-03 | 17 min |
| Honoring the Fallen at Flanders Field American Cemetery | 2026-09-01 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 10 days.
The Battles of the First World War Podcast tells the story of the Great War of 1914-1918. Telling the stories of the men and women who fought, died in, and survived the battles of the First World War connects our world to theirs and keeps their memory alive. The BFWWP studies one battle at a time from World War I in narrative form, diving into the people, strategy, tactics, and events of each of…
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About Battles of the First World War Podcast
Battles of the First World War Podcast, hosted by Mike Cunha, tells the story of the Great War of 1914 to 1918 one battle at a time. Each narrative episode covers the people, strategy and events of a battle, and the show also features interviews, discussions and book talks. The website describes Cunha as holding an MA in military history.
The show has released 225 episodes since May 2016, with a new episode about every 10 days and a median running time of about 41 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 680 ratings with an average of 4.8. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the ratings and show history, not a verified figure.
No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website, which mentions Patreon and PayPal support and the show's own battlefield tours. A host-read spot at the estimated audience would cost about $40 to $200 per episode, suiting history publishers, travel operators and heritage organisations.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Battles of the First World War Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Battles of the First World War Podcast
How much does Battles of the First World War Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is Battles of the First World War Podcast about?
It covers the battles of the 1914 to 1918 Great War through narrative episodes that focus on soldiers, commanders, strategy and events. It also includes interviews and book talks on related topics.
How do I contact Battles of the First World War Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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