Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
Between The Covers, hosted by writer David Naimon and published with Milkweed Editions, features long-form conversations with fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers. The show has 355 episodes, released roughly every 9 to 10 days, with typical episodes running about 2 hours. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-form literary conversations with respected writers, listened to closely
- 355 episodes since 2010 with a 4.8 Apple rating from 473 ratings
- Episodes run around two hours, giving sponsors room for a considered host-read
- Audience of book readers and literary professionals, consistent with a publisher-backed show
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form conversation, archive rebroadcast, live event
- Tone
- thoughtful, in-depth
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Milkweed Editions
- Categories promoted
- books, literary publishing
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website describes the show as a partnership with Milkweed Editions and links to a Support page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover literary fiction and poetry such as 'Martyr Loser King' and 'Magical Negro' with no explicit flags.
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 | milkweed.org/between-the-covers |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id583648001 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/0P9Mwj5XvNZxEpkvJrjAU6 |
| RSS feed | feeds.podcastmirror.com/between-the-covers |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Layli Long Soldier : We | 2026-10-13 | 2 h 34 min |
| From the Archives : Elvia Wilk : Oval | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 46 min |
| From the Archives : Marlon James : Black Leopard, Red Wolf | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 24 min |
| China Miéville : The Rouse | 2026-09-14 | 2 h 41 min |
| Milkweed Live : Creature Needs with Thalia Field, David Naimon & Anne | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 48 min |
| Hajjar Baban : Low Flying Planes | 2026-08-24 | 2 h 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 10 days.
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About Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
Between The Covers is a literary podcast hosted by writer David Naimon and published in partnership with Milkweed Editions, according to the show's website. It features in-depth conversations with fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers, along with archive rebroadcasts and live events. The feed lists 355 episodes, released about every 9.6 days, with a median episode length of around two hours.
The show has 473 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.8 stars. Its listeners are estimated, not measured, to be book readers and literary professionals, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed and website show no sponsors, only the publisher partnership and a support page.
Brands seeking to reach engaged readers, book launches and literary publishers are the most natural fit. Rates are estimated at $40 to $200 per host-read episode slot.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
How much does Between The Covers 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 $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.
What is Between The Covers about?
Between The Covers is a literary podcast hosted by David Naimon featuring long conversations with fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers. It is published with Milkweed Editions.
How do I contact Between The Covers about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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