Disaster Area, hosted by Jennifer Matarese, covers historical disasters, examining their causes, how people survived them, and how responses have prevented repeats. The show has 290 episodes released about every eight days, typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running historical disaster series with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 290 episodes since 2015 with a steady release rhythm of about every eight days
- 802 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.0 stars, with over 60 percent five-star
- Episodes run roughly 50 to 60 minutes, giving sponsors room for a full host-read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, multi-part series
- Tone
- serious, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 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
Episodes cover mass-casualty events such as the Sutherland Springs church shooting and the Sampoong department store collapse, so violence is flagged as high; the feed's explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | disasterareapodcast.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1071491908 |
| RSS feed | disasterareapodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 30 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 271: The Sampoong department store collapse | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 1 min |
| Episode 270: The Nika riots | 2026-09-16 | 52 min |
| Episode 269: The 1972 Black Hills flood | 2026-09-02 | 1 h 15 min |
| Episode 268: Pacific Southwest Flight 182 | 2026-08-26 | 59 min |
| Episode 267: The sinking of the Doña Paz | 2026-08-19 | 1 h 6 min |
| The Mystery of the Missing Podcast Host | 2026-08-07 | 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 25 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
A podcast about disasters throughout history - what caused them, how people survived, and how we've responded to keep those disasters from happening again.
About Disaster Area
Disaster Area is an independent history podcast by Jennifer Matarese that examines disasters throughout history, including their causes, how people survived them, and how responses have helped prevent repeats. The feed lists 290 episodes released roughly every eight days, with a median episode length of about 56 minutes. Recent episodes include the Sampoong department store collapse, the Nika riots, and the Sutherland Springs church shooting series.
The show is distributed through Libsyn and rated 4.0 stars from 802 ratings on Apple Podcasts, with 502 of those ratings at five stars. Listener figures are estimates rather than published data: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple rating count and show history. The feed and show website show no sponsors to date.
At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read episode, the show suits brands seeking an engaged history audience, including publishers, documentary producers, and educational or museum partners. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Disaster Area can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Disaster Area
How much does Disaster Area charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and terms.
What is Disaster Area about?
Disaster Area is a history podcast by Jennifer Matarese that explores historical disasters, what caused them, how people survived, and how responses have helped prevent them from happening again.
How do I contact Disaster Area 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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