Classic Ghost Stories is a weekly fiction podcast hosted by Tony Walker, presenting classic ghost, horror and weird tales from authors such as M. R. James, E. F. Benson and H. P. Lovecraft, each followed by his commentary. It has 394 episodes since June 2019, typical length about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running classic ghost story podcast with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 394 episodes since 2019 with a weekly cadence and about 66 minutes per episode
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 585 ratings
- Each story is followed by literary commentary aimed at students and readers of classic fiction
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo narration, commentary, literary analysis
- Tone
- atmospheric, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website describes an ad free library and a newsletter signup, with no funding links in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Horror and supernatural stories with occasional violent or disturbing content, as in the title 'Lot 249 by Arthur Conan Doyle', and the website calls itself ad free.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/CGS4976092693 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1480201597 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CGS4976092693 |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Grey Ones by J B Priestley | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 28 min |
| All Souls by Edith Wharton | Supernatural stories and classic horror | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 27 min |
| The Residence at Whitminster by M R James | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 32 min |
| The Wind in the Rose-Bush by Mary E Wilkins Freeman | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 6 min |
| The Mummy's Foot by Theophile Gautier | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 8 min |
| Lost in a Pyramid, or The Mummy's Curse by Lousia May Alcot | 2026-09-11 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly fiction podcast bringing you classic ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales in audio form. Most episodes feature classic stories from the masters of the supernatural: cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter de la Mare), Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens), and 20th‑century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz…
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About Classic Ghost Stories
Classic Ghost Stories is a weekly fiction podcast hosted by Tony Walker that reads classic ghost, horror and weird tales from writers such as M. R. James, E. F. Benson, Edith Wharton and H. P. Lovecraft. Each story is followed by his commentary on the tale, its author and its literary context. According to the feed, the show has released 394 episodes since June 2019, usually on a weekly schedule, with a median episode length of about 66 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 585 ratings and an average of 4.9 out of 5. These figures come from Apple Podcasts. The show's website describes a free, human-read, ad free audio library, and the feed shows no funding links or named sponsors. Based on the ratings and the weekly cadence, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure. The audience is likely made up of ghost story readers, students of classic fiction and general listeners of audio fiction.
A host-read mid-roll at an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits book publishers, audiobook services and literary or educational brands looking for an engaged, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Classic Ghost Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Classic Ghost Stories
How much does Classic Ghost Stories charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is Classic Ghost Stories about?
Classic Ghost Stories is a weekly podcast hosted by Tony Walker that reads classic ghost, horror and weird tales, followed by his commentary on each story's author, themes and literary context.
How do I contact Classic Ghost Stories about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the host from the listing.
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