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Beyond Mount Rushmore

Hosted by Stan Nawalaniec, Jeff Hickcox

Beyond Mount Rushmore, hosted by Stan Nawalaniec with co-host Jeff Hickcox, explores forgotten American presidents, scandals, odd executive orders and near-misses in history. The show has 80 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 12 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Beyond Mount Rushmore

Weekly American history show with a 4.9 Apple rating and a loyal niche audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 219 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
  • Episodes run about 12 minutes on a weekly schedule, with a trailer preview each week.
  • Clean explicit flag and family-friendly history content suit a wide range of brands.
Best forbooks and education productshistory-themed merchandisestreaming or documentary brands
Watch forThe show is young, with 80 episodes since April 2025, so audience size is still estimated rather than verified.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History85%
Politics10%
Education5%
Formats
solo monologue, co-hosted banter, narrative
Tone
irreverent, curious
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 219 (50 to 200 band nudged to 200 to 1,000 band for a young show), 80 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a Apple rating of 4.9.
Audience asks aboutWhich presidents and historical figures are covered nextWhat the scandals and near-misses involvedWhether the trivia and anecdotes are accurate
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover duels, treason and assassination in historical context without graphic framing.

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

Benchmark score: 82 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Beyond Mount Rushmore dives into the stories your history teacher definitely skipped. Each week, we explore forgotten presidents and their sketchy scandals, bizarre executive orders, and historic near-misses. Plus, facts so weird you'll think we made them up. From FDR's final words, "I have a terrific headache," to Eleanor Roosevelt's lifelong "companion" in the White House, we're here to prove…
Beyond Mount Rushmore's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Beyond Mount Rushmore

Beyond Mount Rushmore is a history podcast hosted by Stan Nawalaniec, with co-host Jeff Hickcox, according to the feed and the show website. Each episode explores forgotten American presidents, scandals, executive orders and historical near-misses in a mix of solo narration and co-hosted banter. The feed lists 80 episodes on a weekly cadence, with full episodes typically running about 20 to 30 minutes.

The show has a 4.9 average rating from 219 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Audience size is an estimate, not a published figure: based on the rating count and release history, listeners are likely to number around 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, mostly in the United States and skewing toward listeners aged 25 to 44. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, based on that download range. The show suits history-focused brands, educational products and streaming services looking for an engaged, family-friendly audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Beyond Mount Rushmore can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Beyond Mount Rushmore

How much does Beyond Mount Rushmore charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. The exact rate depends on the terms agreed with the show.

What is Beyond Mount Rushmore about?

The show covers forgotten American presidents, scandals, odd executive orders and historical near-misses. Hosts Stan Nawalaniec and Jeff Hickcox present it weekly, with episodes usually running 20 to 30 minutes.

How do I contact Beyond Mount Rushmore 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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