Composers Datebook
Composers Datebook is a daily two-minute program from American Public Media, hosted by John Birge, noting musical events in the lives of composers past and present, with music. The feed lists 30 episodes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated host-read rate of $40 to $200. Its tagline is 'all music was once new.'
A daily classical music habit from a trusted public media brand
- Publishes a new two-minute episode almost every day, giving frequent, easily repeated brand exposure.
- Apple Podcasts lists 183 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, and the show has been listed there since 2007.
- Produced by American Public Media for YourClassical, with a free daily newsletter listed on the website.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, music-led segments
- Tone
- informative, calm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 2 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- American Public Media
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists donation options for YourClassical, which is a public media organization.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and titles such as 'Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite' and 'Dvorak's Violin Concerto' are about concert music.
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.yourclassical.org/composers-datebook |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id220075115 |
| RSS feed | feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/composers-dat… |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Boulez and Jarre | 2026-10-17 | 2 min |
| A domestic postscript from Richard Strauss | 2026-10-16 | 2 min |
| Missa Salisburgensis | 2026-10-15 | 2 min |
| Dvorak's Violin Concerto | 2026-10-14 | 2 min |
| Zwilich celebrates | 2026-10-12 | 2 min |
| Prokofiev's Sixth and Seventh | 2026-10-11 | 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Composers Datebook™ is a daily two-minute program designed to inform, engage, and entertain listeners with timely information about composers of the past and present. Each program notes significant or intriguing musical events involving composers of the past and present, with appropriate and accessible music related to each.
About Composers Datebook
Composers Datebook is a daily two-minute program from American Public Media that notes significant or intriguing musical events involving composers of the past and present, with music related to each. According to the YourClassical website, it is hosted by John Birge and carries the tagline 'Reminding you that all music was once new.'
The feed lists 30 episodes at a daily cadence, each about two minutes long. Recent titles include 'Boulez and Jarre,' 'Missa Salisburgensis' and 'Dvorak's Violin Concerto.' Apple Podcasts shows 183 ratings with a 4.7 average. The website also offers a free daily newsletter.
Starbooked estimates 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence, since podcasts do not publish download numbers. At Starbooked's rate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed. The show suits classical music, arts and audio brands that want a short, daily slot.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Composers Datebook can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Composers Datebook
How much does Composers Datebook charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads. The show does not publish rates, and episodes run only two minutes.
What is Composers Datebook about?
It is a daily two-minute program from American Public Media that marks musical events in the lives of composers past and present, such as premieres and anniversaries, and plays related music. John Birge hosts, per the website.
How do I contact Composers Datebook about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked. The YourClassical site lists only a press inbox, which is not for sponsorship requests.
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