Best of the Spectator
Best of the Spectator, from The Spectator magazine, collects the publication's podcasts on politics, religion, literature, food and drink, and culture. It publishes roughly one episode per day across 1,000 episodes, typically about 37 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per mid-roll read.
Daily British current affairs for an engaged, older, opinion-forming audience
- Publishes roughly one episode per day across a 1,000-episode archive, giving frequent placement opportunities.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 160 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Covers politics, books, culture and religion, so a brand can match its message to a specific episode type.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, co-hosted banter, live recording
- Tone
- analytical, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover politics, antisemitism and Islamist extremism in a current-affairs register, which makes the political rating high; no explicit flag is set.
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 | audioboom.com/channels/4905579-best-of-the-spect… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id793236670 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/68358fb5e1abc4be6b0… |
Benchmark score: 33 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Edition: Are we failing the next generation? | 2026-10-17 | 51 min |
| Reality Check: Fraser Nelson exposes Britain's welfare pipeline | 2026-10-16 | 48 min |
| Quite right!: Simon Schama Interview | 2026-10-14 | 50 min |
| Book Club: Shaun Bythell – Return of the Bookseller Diarist | 2026-10-14 | 31 min |
| Quite right! LIVE: Nick Timothy on Islamist extremism | 2026-10-13 | 38 min |
| Spectator Out Loud: Prue Leith, John Connolly, Flora Watkins & Lloyd E | 2026-10-11 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Home to the Spectator's best podcasts on everything from politics to religion, literature to food and drink, and more. A new podcast every day from writers worth listening to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Best of the Spectator
Best of the Spectator is the podcast feed that collects the best shows from The Spectator magazine, covering politics, religion, literature, food and drink, and culture. According to the feed and the Acast hosting page, it publishes a new episode almost every day, with a median length of about 37 minutes and a total of 1,000 episodes. The show lists The Spectator as its publisher and carries news and commentary categories.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 160 ratings with an average of 4.3, with most ratings at the five-star level. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mainly UK adults aged 35 and over with a politically engaged profile, and the estimate is roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors are visible in the feed.
At an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits brands that want to reach UK decision-makers in politics, publishing, finance and culture. Book publishers, financial services firms and education brands are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Best of the Spectator can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Best of the Spectator
How much does Best of the Spectator charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price list.
What is Best of the Spectator about?
It collects podcasts from The Spectator magazine on politics, books, religion, food, and culture. Episodes arrive almost daily and usually run about 37 minutes.
How do I contact Best of the Spectator 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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