East Bay Yesterday
East Bay Yesterday is an East Bay history podcast covering Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other Alameda and Contra Costa County towns. It has 150 episodes, released roughly every 28 days, with a median length of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad. One distinctive detail: a 4.9 average Apple Podcasts rating from 452 ratings.
Engaged Bay Area listeners who finish long, carefully researched local history episodes
- A 4.9 average rating from 452 Apple Podcasts ratings signals a loyal listener base
- Episodes run about 65 minutes, giving a host-read ad room to land
- Monthly releases across 150 episodes build a long, searchable archive
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, oral history
- Tone
- thoughtful, documentary
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 70 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 reference psychedelics research, the Oscar Grant killing and nuclear war preparation, handled as historical subjects; the feed carries no explicit flag.
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 | soundcloud.com/user-736747354 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1158506231 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:2568… |
Benchmark score: 66 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| “The Bay caught on fire”: How we recovered from environmental catastro | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 6 min |
| Dancing at the end of the world: Oakland Underground, part 2 | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 18 min |
| “No one's trying to get famous”: Oakland Underground, part 1 | 2026-08-11 | 1 h 7 min |
| “Berkeley was heaven” until it wasn’t: 1970s feminist explosion | 2026-07-14 | 59 min |
| From Jim Crow to Oscar Grant: Walter Riley shares lessons from a lifet | 2026-06-24 | 1 h 4 min |
| “Fishing kept us out of trouble”: Memories of the Berkeley waterfront | 2026-05-28 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
East Bay history podcast that gathers, shares & celebrate stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
About East Bay Yesterday
East Bay Yesterday is a history podcast that gathers and shares stories from Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. According to the show feed, it has 150 episodes released roughly monthly, with a typical episode running about 65 minutes. Recent episodes cover the Oakland underground arts scene, 1970s feminist movements, environmental catastrophe recovery and the history of local motorcycle clubs.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average rating from 452 ratings, which suggests a loyal regional audience. Listener profile figures are estimates rather than published data: the show appears to draw mostly older Bay Area listeners in the United States. Podcasts do not publish download counts, and the show does not disclose sponsors in its feed.
Based on the estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would typically be priced at $40 to $200 per episode. That suits local businesses, civic organizations and heritage brands seeking a Bay Area audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. East Bay Yesterday can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about East Bay Yesterday
How much does East Bay Yesterday charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's terms and are not published in the feed.
What is East Bay Yesterday about?
East Bay Yesterday is a history podcast about Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and other towns in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Episodes gather and share local stories through interviews and oral histories.
How do I contact East Bay Yesterday 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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