Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society is hosted by sex historian Kate Lister and produced by History Hit. Each episode explores sexual history and scandal across eras from antiquity to the present. The show has 464 episodes released roughly every three days, with median length around 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Sex history audience with strong ratings and a network-backed show
- 1,403 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average
- Episodes released every three days with a median length of about 49 minutes
- Consistent long-running format across 464 episodes
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, episodic historical storytelling
- Tone
- irreverent, educational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- History Hit
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
Description promotes the History Hit subscription with a link, and the feed carries no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.
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Episode titles such as 'Was Tutankhamun Mummified Erect?' and 'Lesbian Love Affair of 16th Century Scotland' signal explicit sexual subject matter, and the feed is not flagged 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 | play.acast.com/s/betwixt-the-sheets |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1612090432 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/60032060-080e-42c5-… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How To Swear Like A Viking | 2026-10-16 | 45 min |
| Was Tutankhamun Mummified Erect? | 2026-10-13 | 43 min |
| Does Jesus' Foreskin Still Exist? | 2026-10-09 | 39 min |
| Why Were Nazis Obsessed With Birth Rate? | 2026-10-06 | 43 min |
| Is Rasputin's Willy in a Jar? | 2026-10-02 | 51 min |
| The Execution of England's Teenage Queen | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Join sex historian Dr Kate Lister on Betwixt the Sheets as she gets intimate with the stories that would make your history teacher blush.What were the Victorians really like behind closed (bedroom) doors? How did the Black Death favour women in medieval England? And what was Caesar like in the sack? Join Kate as she bed-hops around different time periods; from ancient civilisations, to the middle…
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About Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a history podcast hosted by sex historian Kate Lister and produced by History Hit. The show explores sexual practices, scandals and social attitudes across periods from ancient civilisations to the present day, as described on the show's feed and website.
The feed lists 464 episodes released roughly every three days, with a median episode length of about 49 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,403 ratings with a 4.8 average, listed since February 2022 and updated semiweekly.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly UK and US adults aged 25 to 44, with estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Brands seeking history or subscription audiences could consider sponsoring, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
How much does Betwixt The Sheets charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show and its terms.
What is Betwixt The Sheets about?
It is a history podcast by sex historian Kate Lister, covering the history of sex, scandal and society from ancient times to the present day.
How do I contact Betwixt The Sheets about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.