Compact Biographies, hosted by Wayne Armstrong, is a weekly history podcast of short biographies covering historical figures, fictional characters and mysteries. It has 316 episodes since 2014, released every three days, with a median length of about 22 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Consistent, well-rated history biographies with a loyal weekly audience
- 316 episodes since 2014, with a new episode every three days
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 209 ratings, 82 percent five-star
- Median episode length of about 22 minutes suits short host-read spots
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- informative, engaging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to a bookshop section, but no sponsors are named.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover murders and battles, such as Hannibal Lecter and Michael Corleone, but no explicit flag is set and the treatment is historical.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.compactbiographies.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id899632430 |
| RSS feed | 5minute.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther | 2026-10-12 | 23 min |
| Virginia Woolf | 2026-10-05 | 23 min |
| Steve Irwin | 2026-09-28 | 19 min |
| Frida Kahlo | 2026-09-21 | 24 min |
| Charlemagne | 2026-09-14 | 24 min |
| Lord Byron | 2026-09-07 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.
About Compact Biographies
Compact Biographies is a history podcast presented by Wayne Armstrong, whose website, Compact Histories, describes the show as short stories about historical figures, events, mysteries and battles. Each episode is also published as a written article on the site, and the feed lists History and Education as its categories.
The show releases a new episode about every three days and runs a median of roughly 22 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 209 ratings with a 4.6 average, with 171 five-star reviews. Listener figures are estimates: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward the United States and United Kingdom.
The show carries no visible sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. It suits education, book and museum brands seeking a thoughtful, adult audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Compact Biographies can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Compact Biographies
How much does Compact Biographies charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Compact Biographies about?
Compact Biographies presents short biographies of historical figures, along with events, mysteries and fictional characters, in episodes of about 22 minutes released every three days.
How do I contact Compact Biographies 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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