Cruising | Queer History and Culture
Cruising, hosted by Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp and Jennifer McGinity, explores lesbian bars, sapphic spaces and LGBTQ+ history and culture through interviews and live community events. The show has 92 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged LGBTQ+ listeners in a culturally rich, long-form history show
- 92 episodes with a 4.8 Apple rating from 186 ratings signals a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Interview-driven episodes of roughly 56 minutes give sponsors room for a full host-read mid-roll.
- Live community events and a strong lesbian bar focus attract listeners who support queer-owned businesses.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, live panel recording, narrative road trip
- Tone
- candid, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and episode titles reference no sponsors or funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference sexuality and queer history, a discussion of tops and bottoms, HIV/AIDS, and the ICE surge, and the feed is not flagged explicit, so content is adult-themed and politically engaged.
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.cruisingpod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1585850925 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SBP8654990435 |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| LIVE: Community Story Share at As You Are (Washington, DC / 05.28.26) | 2026-08-18 | 31 min |
| LIVE: Community Story Share at The Lipstick Lounge (Nashville, TN / 06 | 2026-08-04 | 39 min |
| LIVE: Community Story Share at Gossip Grill and Diversionary Theatre ( | 2026-07-21 | 54 min |
| Making Queer Space in Brooklyn: LIVE Panel at Greenlight Bookstore | 2026-07-07 | 51 min |
| LIVE: Community Story Share and Book Launch (Ginger's Bar, Brooklyn / | 2026-07-03 | 43 min |
| LIVE: Community Story Share (Northampton, MA / 06.01.26) | 2026-06-09 | 1 h 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 62 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Conversations about lesbian bars, sapphic spaces, and beyond! Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city, space, or LGBTQ+ icon and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to every lesbian bar in the U.S., sharing the stories of the humans that run these spaces and the humans…
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About Cruising | Queer History and Culture
Cruising is a queer history and culture podcast hosted by Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp and Jennifer McGinity, who began the show after a 2021 cross-country road trip visiting lesbian bars across the United States. According to the show's website and feed, episodes feature interviews with bar owners, activists, writers and performers, along with live community story events. The show has released 92 episodes roughly every 14 days, typically running 40 to 60 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 186 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests an engaged listener base. Audience figures are estimates only, based on ratings and show signals, not measured downloads, and the listeners are likely to be LGBTQ+ adults, largely in the United States. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at about $40 to $200 per episode, according to Starbooked's rate rule. That suits LGBTQ+-friendly travel, hospitality and lifestyle brands that want an attentive, culturally invested audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cruising | Queer History and Culture can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cruising | Queer History and Culture
How much does Cruising charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms and the sponsor's package.
What is Cruising about?
Cruising is a podcast about queer history and culture, focusing on lesbian bars, sapphic spaces and LGBTQ+ figures. Hosts Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp and Jennifer McGinity interview activists, owners and artists in episodes of about 40 to 60 minutes.
How do I contact Cruising 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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