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Documentary on One Podcast

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Documentary on One, produced by RTÉ Radio in Ireland, is an archive-rich documentary podcast covering real-life stories from Ireland and beyond, with over 1,000 episodes since 2009 and a catalogue dating to 1954. Episodes run about 34 minutes at a median, with a weekly cadence. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Mid-roll rate is about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Documentary on One Podcast

Ireland's largest documentary archive reaches engaged, reflective long-form listeners weekly

  • Over 1,000 episodes and 400 awards signal a deep, loyal catalogue with long shelf life.
  • Episodes average about 34 minutes, giving ad breaks room without interrupting narrative flow.
  • Apple rating of 4.5 from 159 ratings indicates strong listener approval.
Best forbrand awareness campaignsfinancial servicespremium consumer goods
Watch forCommercial placement may conflict with the public broadcaster's editorial and funding norms, so confirm policy first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Documentary70%
Society & Culture30%
Formats
narrative documentary, archival documentary, limited series
Tone
serious, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 159 (band 50 to 200 shifted up for a show with 1,000 episodes and a long track record), 1,000-plus episodes, weekly cadence, national broadcaster hosting on Omny, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the case covered in the series?Who were the people featured in the documentary?How was the investigation or story reported?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇮🇪 Ireland70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇺🇸 United States10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Recent titles such as 'Pirate Predator' and 'The Longest Game' cover crime and violence, so the content is not suited to young children.

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

Benchmark score: 58 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Multi award winning documentaries from Ireland and beyond telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 400 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series 'Where is Jón?', ‘The Real Carrie Jade’,…
Documentary on One Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Documentary on One Podcast

Documentary on One is a long-running documentary podcast produced by RTÉ Radio in Ireland. The feed describes a catalogue of more than 1,800 documentaries dating back to 1954, with the podcast featuring multi-award-winning stories from Ireland and beyond. Recent series include 'Pirate Predator', '30 Acres' and 'First Conviction', according to the feed.

The show publishes roughly weekly, with about 1,000 episodes in its feed. Typical episodes run 30 to 40 minutes according to the feed metrics. The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.5 average from 159 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only, placing downloads at about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. The listener base is likely Irish-based with an international spread.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, an episode sponsorship would likely cost about $90 to $630. This suits brands looking for a serious, long-form listening environment, such as financial services or premium consumer goods, once the public broadcaster's policy is confirmed.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Documentary on One Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Documentary on One Podcast

How much does Documentary on One 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 about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on negotiation and the broadcaster's policy.

What is Documentary on One about?

Documentary on One is an RTÉ Radio documentary podcast covering real-life stories from Ireland and beyond, with a catalogue of over 1,800 documentaries dating to 1954.

How do I contact Documentary on One about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Confirm the public broadcaster's sponsorship policy before proposing a placement.

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