Bookends with Mattea Roach
Bookends with Mattea Roach, produced by CBC, features conversations with writers about their books, the world and their work. The show has 169 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad. A distinctive detail is its Apple Podcasts record of 234 ratings averaging 4.6.
Literary conversations from CBC with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 234 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 stars, with 169 episodes released weekly
- Published by CBC, a trusted national broadcaster, with high production standards
- Listeners are engaged readers who seek out new books and big questions
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, conversation with author, highlights compilation
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CBC
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; CBC is listed as publisher and owner only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover topics such as violence in fiction ('Can you justify killing bad men?') and political themes ('Can you make a family, and a country, great again?'), with no explicit flag.
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.cbc.ca/books |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id250082529 |
| RSS feed | www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/writersandco.xml |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize winner Anne Carson in conversation with Eleanor Wachtel | 2026-10-11 | 53 min |
| A novel inspired by the death of a tree | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| Girlbossing on an oil rig | 2026-10-04 | 35 min |
| How bad was your worst friendship breakup? | 2026-09-30 | 29 min |
| Michelle Good is reclaiming her mother's name | 2026-09-27 | 29 min |
| Colson Whitehead’s lifelong love affair with New York | 2026-09-23 | 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
When the book ends, the conversation begins. Mattea Roach speaks with writers who have something to say about their work, the world and our place in it. You’ll always walk away with big questions to ponder and new books to read.
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About Bookends with Mattea Roach
Bookends with Mattea Roach is a CBC podcast in which Mattea Roach speaks with writers about their books, their work and the wider world. Episodes are typically 25 to 35 minutes long and the show has released 169 episodes on a roughly weekly cadence, according to the feed. Recent guests have included Anne Carson and Maggie O'Farrell, and the show is also associated with Eleanor Wachtel. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 234 ratings averaging 4.6 stars.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the Apple ratings band and the show's age and cadence. The estimated audience skews toward adults aged 35 and older, and is concentrated in Canada, according to estimates. No sponsors are visible in the feed, and the show is published by CBC.
At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, a sponsorship suits book publishers, literary events and independent bookstores seeking an engaged, book-buying audience. Source: the show's RSS feed, the Podcast Index and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bookends with Mattea Roach can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bookends with Mattea Roach
How much does Bookends with Mattea Roach charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is Bookends with Mattea Roach about?
The show features CBC conversations in which Mattea Roach talks with writers about their books, their work and the wider world. Episodes run about 25 to 35 minutes.
How do I contact Bookends with Mattea Roach 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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