Curious Objects, a podcast from The Magazine ANTIQUES, is hosted by Ben L. Miller and explores hidden histories and craftsmanship behind fine and decorative arts through interviews with experts. The show has 134 episodes, released roughly every 27 days, with a median length of about 44 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 1,000 to 3,000, implying a rate of about $40 to $90 per episode.
Reach engaged antiques collectors through a well-rated, long-running art history podcast
- 134 episodes since 2017 with a 4.9 average Apple Podcasts rating from 190 ratings.
- Interview format with dealers, curators and experts gives sponsors a credible, trusted setting.
- Listeners follow niche collecting topics such as silver, rugs and decorative arts, a focused audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, guest expert discussion
- Tone
- curious, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Magazine ANTIQUES
- Categories promoted
- publishing
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to Patreon as a funding option for the show, and The Magazine ANTIQUES is the publisher, promoting its own subscriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover antiques, silver, rugs and museum history with no explicit flags.
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.themagazineantiques.com/podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1300989349 |
| RSS feed | feeds.zencastr.com/f/Yxgo6vhL.rss |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Glass Gaze - Learn about the history of the prosthetic eye! | 2026-09-16 | 52 min |
| The Road to Destruction - How one man stole the divine | 2026-08-20 | 56 min |
| Oops I Did It Again - Editing Errors in a Pre-Digital Print World | 2026-07-30 | 41 min |
| Curious Objects at Brunk Auctions | 2026-06-19 | 53 min |
| Camera Ready | 2026-03-26 | 44 min |
| An Earthly Paradise | 2026-02-25 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 33 days ago, a new one about every 27 days.
Through interviews with leading figures in the world of fine and decorative arts, Curious Objects—a podcast from The Magazine Antiques—explores the hidden histories, the little-known facts, the intricacies, and the idiosyncrasies that breathe life and energy into historical works of craft and art.
About Curious Objects
Curious Objects is a long-running podcast from The Magazine ANTIQUES that explores the hidden histories and craftsmanship behind fine and decorative arts. Host Ben L. Miller, an antiques dealer and founder of the Fine Objects Society, interviews dealers, curators and experts, according to the show's website. Episodes run about 44 minutes and appear roughly every 27 days across 134 episodes since November 2017.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 190 ratings and an average of 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older collectors and based mainly in the United States. The show is not currently carrying sponsors, though it links to a Patreon page for listener support.
The show suits antiques marketplaces, fine art services and collector-focused brands wanting a credible, niche audience. Estimated rates run about $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on the download estimate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Curious Objects can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Curious Objects
How much does Curious Objects charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll ad run about $40 to $90 per episode, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Curious Objects about?
Curious Objects is a podcast from The Magazine ANTIQUES that explores the hidden histories, craftsmanship and stories behind fine and decorative arts through interviews with experts and dealers.
How do I contact Curious Objects about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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