EggPod Express, hosted by Chris Shaw, is a music-history podcast where he and guests read through 1960s British music magazines such as Melody Maker, NME and RAVE. The show has 157 episodes on a roughly weekly to semimonthly cadence, with typical episodes of 60 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Sponsor a warm, literate 1960s music-history show with a loyal Beatles audience
- 157 episodes with a 4.7 average rating across 159 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Guests include well-known music journalists such as David Hepworth and Pete Paphides
- Clean, family-friendly content with a nostalgic, engaged listening audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guided reading of archive magazines, co-hosted conversation
- Tone
- warm, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding is via a Patreon link for early and ad-free episodes, as stated on the about page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
No explicit flag is set in the feed and the episode titles cover music magazines from the 1960s.
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 | iamtheeggpod.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1335120302 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/4941819.rss |
Benchmark score: 19 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S2 Ep19: David Hepworth - New Musical Express 10 June 1967 | 2026-09-05 | 1 h 29 min |
| S2 Ep18: Maureen O'Grady - RAVE magazine September 1965 | 2026-08-29 | 1 h 23 min |
| S2 Ep17: Maureen O'Grady - Boyfriend magazine | 2026-08-23 | 1 h 3 min |
| S2 Ep16: Andrew Milton - RAVE December 1964 Part 2 | 2026-08-15 | 1 h 17 min |
| S2 Ep15: Andrew Milton - RAVE December 1964 Part 1 | 2026-08-08 | 1 h 14 min |
| S2 Ep14: Ron Geesin: The road to Atom Heart Mother - Melody Maker 8 Ma | 2026-08-01 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 44 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
EggPod Express takes a jaunty stroll through 1960s music magazines with a pot pourri of delicious guests. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
About EggPod Express
EggPod Express is a music-history podcast hosted by Chris Shaw, who guides listeners through archive issues of 1960s British music magazines with a rotating roster of guests. The show's website describes it as a jaunty stroll through the decade's press, and the feed shows 157 episodes with typical episodes of 60 to 90 minutes, released on a weekly to semimonthly schedule.
The show grew out of the award-winning EggPod, which the website describes as the most listened-to Beatles podcast in the world. Apple Podcasts lists 159 ratings with a 4.7 average, and the feed shows no sponsors. Funding comes through a Patreon link for early and ad-free episodes.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mainly adults over 35 with a strong UK base. Each episode is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads and about $40 to $200 for a host-read mid-roll, making it a fit for music, publishing and nostalgia brands. Source: the RSS feed, iamtheeggpod.com and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. EggPod Express can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about EggPod Express
How much does EggPod Express charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. The exact rate depends on the placement and the verified audience.
What is EggPod Express about?
EggPod Express is a music-history podcast hosted by Chris Shaw. Each episode reads through archive 1960s British music magazines with a guest, with a particular focus on the Beatles and their contemporaries.
How do I contact EggPod Express 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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