Bay Curious, hosted by Olivia Allen-Price and produced by KQED, answers listener questions about the San Francisco Bay Area, from local history and place names to ballot measures and local institutions. The show has 547 episodes and publishes weekly, with a typical length of about 16 to 17 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll.
Public radio credibility with a loyal, locally rooted Bay Area audience
- Over 500 episodes with weekly cadence and a 4.8 Apple Podcasts rating from 1,080 ratings.
- Listeners ask practical local questions, suiting sponsors tied to Bay Area life.
- Produced by KQED with high production values and a consistent host-led format.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, explainer, interview
- Tone
- curious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show's website links to KQED's general sponsorship and membership pages, which are not show-specific.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent episodes cover California ballot propositions and a history of the Church of Satan in San Francisco, which are informational rather than explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kqed.org/podcasts/baycurious |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1172473406 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC4698044094 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How the Church of Satan Was Born in San Francisco | 2026-10-15 | 26 min |
| Prop 45: Faster Environmental Reviews for Certain Projects | 2026-10-09 | 17 min |
| Prop 44: Health Clinic Spending Requirements | 2026-10-08 | 16 min |
| Prop 43: Special Tax Voter Threshold | 2026-10-07 | 19 min |
| Prop 42: Bans New State Taxes on Investments and Personal Property | 2026-10-06 | 16 min |
| Prop 41: Requires Audits of New Special Taxes | 2026-10-06 | 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your…
About Bay Curious
Bay Curious is a KQED podcast hosted by Olivia Allen-Price that answers listener questions about the San Francisco Bay Area. Episodes cover history, places, local institutions and, during election periods, California ballot measures. The show is listed on Apple Podcasts and its website describes it as a guide to the people, places and things that make the region distinctive.
The show has 547 episodes and publishes roughly every day, with a median episode length of about 16 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,080 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Audience figures are estimates: we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on the rating count and the show's network and age. Listeners are likely local Bay Area residents and public radio followers.
No sponsors were seen in the feed, and the website links only to KQED's general sponsorship pages. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to brands serving Bay Area homeowners, residents and regional businesses.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bay Curious can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bay Curious
How much does Bay Curious charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms and the show's current availability.
What is Bay Curious about?
Bay Curious is a KQED podcast hosted by Olivia Allen-Price that answers listener questions about the San Francisco Bay Area, including its history, places, local culture and California ballot measures.
How do I contact Bay Curious 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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