Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller, produced by Minnesota Public Radio, features conversations with authors and thinkers on books, ideas, nature and public life. The show has 150 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 52 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Literary audience of book lovers hearing weekly author conversations on public radio
- Weekly episodes of about 52 minutes give sponsors a steady placement across 150 episodes.
- Guests include major novelists such as Min Jin Lee, Marlon James and Edwidge Danticat.
- Apple Podcasts shows 204 ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5, indicating an engaged listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, author conversation, live event recording
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover politics and voting rights (e.g. 'Voting rights expert Carol Anderson in conversation with Kerri Miller in Red Wing') but the content is discussion-based, 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 | www.mprnews.org/podcasts/kerri-miller |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id95498128 |
| RSS feed | feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/mpr-news-with… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Talking Volumes: Min Jin Lee on 'American Hagwon' | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 27 min |
| Nature writers choose wonder and resilience, even in the face of clima | 2026-10-09 | 52 min |
| Talking Volumes: Lucy Foley talks ‘Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel’ | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 9 min |
| Voting rights expert Carol Anderson in conversation with Kerri Miller | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 6 min |
| Author Sarah Longwell says political character counts in ‘How to Eat a | 2026-09-25 | 52 min |
| Talking Volumes: Marlon James on his deeply personal novel ‘The Disapp | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
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About Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller is a weekly podcast produced by Minnesota Public Radio, hosted by Kerri Miller. According to the show's feed and the MPR website, it features author conversations on books, ideas, nature and public affairs, often recorded live, with episodes typically running about 50 to 60 minutes. The feed lists 150 episodes on a weekly cadence, and Apple Podcasts shows 204 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 45 and over, with a US-centred audience of book readers. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimate, not published by the show). No sponsors were visible in the feed.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode, a good fit for publishers, bookstores and literary subscription services seeking a considered audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
How much does Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's current terms and placement.
What is Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller about?
The show features weekly conversations with authors and thinkers about books, ideas, nature and public life. Guests have included novelists and naturalists, and episodes typically run about 50 to 60 minutes.
How do I contact Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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