Book Riot - The Podcast
Book Riot - The Podcast, hosted by Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky, covers book industry news, hot releases, adaptations and publishing events. It has 938 episodes released roughly every 4 days, typically about 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Reach engaged readers through the largest independent book editorial podcast in North America
- Weekly-plus cadence across 938 episodes since 2013 builds a long, searchable catalog.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from over 1,000 listeners signals an engaged base.
- Book industry news format suits publishers, bookstores and reading-related product brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, interview
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names Book Riot as a site and network but no paid partners.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover book news, awards and industry events, with no flagged or explicit content; the feed is marked non-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 | bookriot.com/listen/shows/thepodcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id647720354 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/RNMG7301081241 |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Hot List for October 2026 | 2026-10-14 | 60 min |
| Anne Carson Wins The Nobel Prize | 2026-10-12 | 51 min |
| 15 Years of Book Riot | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 1 min |
| Meat Manhole Cover | 2026-10-05 | 51 min |
| The It Books of October 2026 | 2026-09-30 | 56 min |
| Obama's Books Podcast Is Here! | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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About Book Riot - The Podcast
Book Riot - The Podcast is a news show about books and reading, hosted by Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky according to the show's listing. It covers hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing events and more, and is produced by Book Riot, which the show describes as the largest independent editorial book site in North America.
The show has 938 episodes since May 2013, released about every 4 days, with a typical length of roughly 55 to 65 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,072 ratings with a 4.4 average. Based on those signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly readers in the United States and Canada, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
No paid sponsors appear in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to publishers, reading apps and authors. Source: the RSS feed, the show's website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Book Riot - The Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Book Riot - The Podcast
How much does Book Riot - The Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the placement and the show's current terms.
What is Book Riot - The Podcast about?
The show covers book industry news, including new releases, book-to-screen adaptations, publishing events and reading culture. It is hosted by Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky and has been publishing since 2013.
How do I contact Book Riot - The Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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