Borrowed & Returned
Borrowed & Returned, from Brooklyn Public Library, examines what readers have borrowed in the past and what they read now, through conversations with authors, librarians and readers. It has 125 episodes, released roughly every seven days, typically 20 to 27 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per episode.
A library-produced book podcast with 193 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars
- Apple Podcasts shows 193 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with 171 five-star reviews
- Weekly episodes of 20 to 27 minutes feature established authors such as Jacqueline Woodson and Sandra Cisneros
- Recent series earned a Peabody nomination and a Webby Award for 'Borrowed and Banned'
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, archival retrospective
- Tone
- reflective, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 27 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. Corporate partnerships are described only on the library's website as a donor program.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes discuss censorship, Malcolm X and historical racism, such as 'Borrowed and Banned' and 'On Reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X in Prison', but the content is educational rather than sensational.
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.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1453877748 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/2322494.rss |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sandra Cisneros Has a Prescription For Us | 2026-08-06 | 25 min |
| Linda Sarsour on Building a Better World | 2026-07-30 | 23 min |
| Julia Alvarez on Bilingualism as a Superpower | 2026-07-23 | 25 min |
| Edwidge Danticat Is Invited to this Party | 2026-07-16 | 23 min |
| Jacqueline Woodson on Telling Stories of our Ancestors | 2026-07-09 | 26 min |
| Jose Antonio Vargas Redefines America | 2026-07-02 | 27 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 74 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Brooklyn Public Library is full of stories. Borrowed brings the best of them to you. Current podcast series: Borrowed & Returned is a new podcast series that examines what our reading public borrowed in the past, and what we’re all reading now. In conversations with library workers, authors and readers across the country, we’ll return to the books that changed us, and changed America, too.…
About Borrowed & Returned
Borrowed & Returned is a podcast from Brooklyn Public Library that examines what readers have borrowed in the past and what they are reading now. Through conversations with library workers, authors and readers across the country, the show revisits books that changed individuals and American culture. The feed lists 125 episodes, with a release frequency of roughly every seven days and median episodes of about 24 minutes.
The library's website describes the show as part of its wider podcast line, which includes the Peabody-nominated series Borrowed and Banned, an Anthem Award-winning narrative podcast, and the new Borrowed & Returned series. Apple Podcasts shows 193 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, the show is estimated at 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, and this is an estimate only.
No sponsors appear in the feed. The show may suit book publishers, literacy-focused brands and independent bookstores. Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read spot is estimated at $40 to $90 per episode, subject to the publisher's policies on commercial partnerships.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Borrowed & Returned can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Borrowed & Returned
How much does Borrowed & Returned charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $90. Rates are not published and depend on the library's policies on sponsorship.
What is Borrowed & Returned about?
Borrowed & Returned, from Brooklyn Public Library, explores the books that shaped readers and America, through conversations with authors, librarians and readers about literature and memory.
How do I contact Borrowed & Returned 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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