City Arts & Lectures
City Arts & Lectures is a San Francisco podcast that broadcasts onstage conversations recorded at the Sydney Goldstein Theater, with writers, critics, scientists and performing artists. The show publishes weekly, with an estimated 434 episodes in its catalogue and typical episodes of 65 to 85 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on Apple Podcasts ratings.
Long-form literary conversations with a loyal, educated public radio audience
- Weekly onstage interviews with writers, critics and scientists, each around 70 minutes long.
- Broadcast on more than 130 public radio stations and on podcast platforms, with co-production by KQED.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 387 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, onstage conversation, audience Q&A
- Tone
- thoughtful, literary
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 65 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description and website list membership, donations and gift certificates, with no sponsor placements.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent guests such as Bryan Stevenson and Naomi Klein discuss social and political subjects, but the feed carries no explicit flag and no adult or drug-related titles appear.
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.cityarts.net/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1436346407 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/CityArts |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kristin Hanna | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 5 min |
| Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 24 min |
| Emily St. John Mandel | 2026-09-27 | 1 h 9 min |
| Bryan Stevenson | 2026-09-20 | 1 h 23 min |
| Wendell Berry - In Memoriam | 2026-09-15 | 59 min |
| Gloria Steinem - In Memoriam | 2026-09-06 | 1 h 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Since 1980, City Arts & Lectures has presented onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, politics, criticism, science, and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives about ideas and values. City Arts & Lectures programs can be heard on more than 130 public radio stations across the country and wherever you get your podcasts. The broadcasts are co-produced with…
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About City Arts & Lectures
City Arts & Lectures is a San Francisco non-profit whose podcast carries onstage conversations recorded at the Sydney Goldstein Theater. The programs feature writers, critics, scientists and performing artists, and the feed, the website and Apple Podcasts all describe a weekly release schedule. Episodes typically run 65 to 85 minutes.
The show is co-produced with KQED 88.5 FM and syndicated to more than 130 public radio stations, according to its website. Apple Podcasts lists 387 ratings with a 4.4 average. The audience is estimated rather than measured: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults over 35 in the United States.
The feed shows no sponsors, and the website funds the show through memberships and donations. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, which suits brands in books, premium lifestyle goods and educational services.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. City Arts & Lectures can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about City Arts & Lectures
How much does City Arts & Lectures charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The range is an estimate from public signals, not a published rate card.
What is City Arts & Lectures about?
City Arts & Lectures is a podcast of onstage conversations with writers, critics, scientists and performing artists. It is recorded in San Francisco and co-produced with KQED, and episodes typically run about an hour.
How do I contact City Arts & Lectures 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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