Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History is hosted by Dylan Wilmeth and walks listeners through the Precambrian, the first 90% of Earth's past, as an introduction to geology. The show has 82 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll ad, based on Apple Podcasts ratings.
A science show with an engaged listener base and a 4.9 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 250 ratings with a 4.9 average, a sign of an attentive audience.
- Episodes run about 32 minutes, long enough for a host-read segment to get full attention.
- The show's Earth science focus suits brands connected to outdoor, education or curiosity-driven products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, Q&A episode, fireside chat
- Tone
- educational, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The episode 'Bedrock Patreon Is Up Now!' promotes a Patreon funding route, and the description links to the website for transcripts and references.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover geology, fossils and Earth history with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-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.bedrockpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1608064632 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/bedrock/ |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 57: New Horizons | 2026-10-08 | 28 min |
| 56: The Council of Time (Season 3 Premiere) | 2026-09-24 | 42 min |
| Mail Time! Dylan answers your questions | 2026-08-27 | 33 min |
| Season 2 Recap: The Eoarchean | 2026-08-19 | 55 min |
| 55: The Oldest Rock in the USA | 2026-07-29 | 32 min |
| 54: The End of an Era | 2026-07-15 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
This podcast starts at the beginning of Earth's prehistory and works forward through time. Bedrock will explore the first 90% of Earth’s past, a time known as the Precambrian Era. Before humans, before dinosaurs… there was the Precambrian. The Earth was an incredibly alien world, but not a dead one. Along the way, you will build a mental toolkit to see the world like a geologist. You will never…
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About Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History
Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History is a science podcast hosted by Dylan Wilmeth. It starts at the beginning of Earth's prehistory and moves forward through the Precambrian, aiming to teach listeners to think like a geologist. The show's website describes it as a guide to the first 90% of Earth's past.
The feed shows 82 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 250 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener figures are estimates: the show's audience is likely to be curious adults interested in science, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
The feed and website show no sponsors, with Patreon as the only funding route. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits educational brands, outdoor gear makers and media launches.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History
How much does Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Bedrock's estimated rate for a host-read mid-roll is $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The actual price depends on the rate the show sets when it is booked.
What is Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History about?
The show covers the Precambrian, the first 90% of Earth's history, and teaches geology through episodes on ancient rocks, early life and fossils. It is hosted by Dylan Wilmeth and released about every two weeks.
How do I contact Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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