Brave Little State is a Vermont Public podcast hosted by Josh Crane, where listeners submit questions about Vermont and the show investigates them. It has 224 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Vermont listeners who follow the state's public-service journalism closely
- 224 episodes since 2016 with a biweekly cadence and a 4.8 average Apple rating from 414 ratings
- Listeners submit the questions, so the audience is actively invested in each topic
- Award-recognized public media production, including a 2021 National Murrow Award for best podcast
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, explainer
- Tone
- curious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 22 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Vermont Public
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is supported by Vermont Public membership and funding listed on the website.
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Family friendly
Episode titles cover state government, prisons and the National Guard, which are political or civic topics rather than explicit content.
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 | bravelittlestate.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1132586596 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.vpr.net/brave-little-state |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Weighers of coal, high bailiffs and other oddities of local government | 2026-10-08 | 28 min |
| What’s the deal with Vermont’s fire towers? (Encore) | 2026-09-24 | 32 min |
| Is private equity taking over Vermont’s veterinary market? | 2026-09-10 | 28 min |
| Our 9th Annual Brief History of Vermont Road Names | 2026-08-27 | 49 min |
| Behind the mic | 2026-08-13 | 50 min |
| What’s the story behind Bethel’s famous white granite? | 2026-07-30 | 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
What if you could decide what stories Vermont Public should be covering, before they're even assigned? That's the idea behind Brave Little State.
About Brave Little State
Brave Little State is a Vermont Public podcast hosted by Josh Crane. Listeners submit questions about the state, and the show investigates them, covering government, history, places, and everyday life. According to the website, the team includes Burgess Brown and Sabine Poux alongside Josh Crane.
The show has published 224 episodes since July 2016, currently on a biweekly schedule, with episodes typically running 22 to 35 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 414 ratings with a 4.8 average. Audience figures are estimates only, based on those ratings, and suggest roughly 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, mostly from Vermont and New England listeners.
The feed and Apple listing show no sponsor mentions, so the show appears to run without host-read ads. An estimated host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $300 per episode, which suits regional brands serving Vermont audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Brave Little State can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Brave Little State
How much does Brave Little State charge for a podcast sponsorship?
An estimated host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $300 per episode, based on estimated downloads and the standard rate. Actual pricing depends on the show's sponsorship policy as a public media outlet.
What is Brave Little State about?
Brave Little State is a Vermont Public podcast where listeners ask questions about the state and the show investigates them. Topics include government, history, places, and local life across Vermont.
How do I contact Brave Little State about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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