Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast is hosted by authors Matt and Karen Smith, who share travel stories from visits to U.S. National Parks and other public lands. The show has 180 episodes, released about every 35 days, with a median length of roughly 52 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Engaged national parks listeners planning real trips, with 1,300 Apple ratings averaging 4.9
- Weekly-updated show with 180 episodes and a 4.9 Apple rating from 1,303 ratings
- Listeners are planning trips to U.S. National Parks and public lands, a strong fit for travel and outdoor gear
- Non-explicit content with a 52-minute median length gives room for a full host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, listener mailbag, destination guide
- Tone
- warm, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover travel, parks, pizza places and road trips with no flagged content; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thedearbobandsuepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1495250344 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/dearbobandsue |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #177: A Fall Road Trip Through New Mexico | 2026-08-20 | 1 h 1 min |
| #176: The Zion Narrows Revisited | 2026-06-25 | 51 min |
| #175: Great Pizza Places Near National Parks | 2026-04-23 | 40 min |
| #174: 10 National Monuments That Feel Like National Parks | 2026-03-19 | 53 min |
| #173: Pinnacles National Park: Caves, Condors, and the High Peaks | 2026-02-06 | 44 min |
| #172: Exploring Galápagos National Park | 2026-01-06 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 60 days ago, a new one about every 35 days.
In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
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About Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast is a travel show hosted by authors Matt and Karen Smith, who share stories from their journeys to U.S. National Parks and other public lands according to the show's feed. The podcast covers road trips, destination planning, memorable adventures and listener Q&As, with 180 episodes released since January 2020. The feed lists a median episode length of about 52 minutes and a current cadence of roughly one episode every five weeks.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,303 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the feed is hosted on Megaphone. The Podcast Index popularity is 9 on a 0 to 9 scale. Listener estimates are based on these signals rather than published data: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly United States adults aged 35 and older, with a travel and outdoor interest.
No sponsors were visible in the recent feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would range from about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits outdoor gear, camping, RV and travel brands seeking an engaged national parks audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast
How much does Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price.
What is Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast about?
The podcast features authors Matt and Karen Smith sharing stories from visiting U.S. National Parks and other public lands, including road trips, destination guides and listener mailbag episodes.
How do I contact Dear Bob and Sue: A National Parks Podcast 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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