Chatter on Books
Chatter On Books is a weekly literary talk show hosted by Torie Clarke with co-hosts Claude Jennings and David Aldridge. Each episode features a new author interview and a loose discussion of what the hosts are reading. The show has 100 episodes, typical length around 47 minutes, and an estimated 500 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Rate range roughly $40 to $90 per episode.
A literary talk show with an engaged, book-buying audience and a 4.8 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 333 ratings with a 4.8 average, a sign of a loyal listener base.
- Weekly author interviews give sponsors a reading-minded, affluent-leaning audience.
- Host-read mid-roll placements sit naturally beside book discussion and recommendations.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, book discussion
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a Patreon for supporter funding, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles or descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover books on war, the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster and the Vietnam War, with no explicit flags, and the show is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.chatteronbooks.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1441159071 |
| RSS feed | chatteronbooks.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 66 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| John U. Bacon - "The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund | 2026-10-08 | 52 min |
| Camille Acker "A Very Special Episode" | 2026-09-15 | 48 min |
| Thomas Mallon — "A Book of One's Own — People and Their Diaries" and " | 2026-08-05 | 55 min |
| Emma Styles "The Shark" | 2026-07-21 | 45 min |
| Isaac Fitzgerald "American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Apples | 2026-07-07 | 45 min |
| Bruce Feiler "A Time to Gather: How ritual created the world and how i | 2026-06-23 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Chatter On Books is a weekly podcast hosted by Torie Clarke, with co-hosts Claude Jennings and David Aldridge, plus a rotating crew of writers, journalists, and the occasional welcome surprise. Every week, the gang sits down with a new author, debates what they're reading, and lets the conversation wander wherever it wants to go. It's the kind of show where the guests are interesting, the hosts…
About Chatter on Books
Chatter On Books is a literary podcast hosted by Torie Clarke, with co-hosts Claude Jennings and David Aldridge, plus a rotating group of writers and journalists. Each week the hosts interview a new author, discuss what they are reading and let the conversation wander. The website describes Clarke as a longtime Washington figure and the author of two books, Lisptick on a Pig and A Survivor's Guide to Washington. Jennings is a Washington media professional, and Aldridge is a former NBA insider and sports journalist, according to the website's About page.
The feed shows 100 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with typical length near 47 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing carries 333 ratings and a 4.8 average. Estimated audience is roughly 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age; these figures are estimates, not published numbers. The feed names no sponsors, and the website links to Patreon for supporter funding.
At an estimated $40 to $90 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, the show suits book publishers, independent bookstores and reading-focused subscription services looking for a niche literary audience. Listener profile figures are estimated from the show's category and Apple data, according to the Apple Podcasts listing and the feed.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Chatter on Books can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Chatter on Books
How much does Chatter On Books charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the agreement with the show.
What is Chatter On Books about?
Chatter On Books is a weekly literary podcast where hosts interview authors and discuss books they are reading. Episodes run about 47 minutes and cover fiction, nonfiction and history.
How do I contact Chatter On Books about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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