Empire Files is a documentary and interview podcast hosted by Abby Martin, covering war, inequality and US foreign policy. The show has 214 episodes, with a release roughly every 15 days and a median length of about 51 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Donor-funded war and foreign policy show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 728 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong sign of an engaged listener base
- 214 episodes since 2017 with a 51-minute median length, giving long-running consistency
- Live recordings and in-depth interviews with journalists and researchers hold attention across the full episode
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, documentary, live event recording
- Tone
- critical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description asks listeners to become patrons at patreon.com/empirefiles, and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
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Episode titles cover war, genocide and military violence (for example 'Israel's Systematic Sexualized & Gendered Violence on Palestinians' and 'Coked-Up Executioners in the Pentagon's Secret Army'), and the show's politics are strongly critical of US and Israeli policy.
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 | www.theempirefiles.tv |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1332127325 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:3533… |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BAD ENERGY - LIVE at Powell's Books w/ Josh Frank & Abby Martin | 2026-10-15 | 52 min |
| Israel’s Systematic Sexualized & Gendered Violence on Palestinians | N | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 15 min |
| ANTIFASCIST ARCHITECTURE - Empire Files LIVE at PSU | 2026-07-07 | 1 h 21 min |
| The Cult Came Home To Roost: Why Tulsi Gabbard Resigned | 2026-06-23 | 53 min |
| Earth's Greatest Enemy Gone Global w/ Abby & Mike | 2026-05-13 | 55 min |
| Coked-Up Executioners in the Pentagon's Secret Army w/ Seth Harp | 2025-08-07 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.
The podcast version of a documentary & interview series on war and inequality from the heart of Empire hosted by Abby Martin. Empire Files is donor-funded, independent and add free. Help keep us going by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/empirefiles. Follow: @EmpireFiles and @AbbyMartin Like: www.facebook.com/TheEmpireFiles
About Empire Files
Empire Files is an independent documentary and interview podcast hosted by Abby Martin, according to the show's feed and website. It covers war, inequality and US foreign policy, with episodes including live recordings and interviews with journalists and researchers. The show has 214 episodes and releases roughly every 15 days, with a median episode length of about 51 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 728 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the ratings count, the show's age and its episode history. The show is donor-funded through Patreon and does not show sponsor mentions in its recent episodes.
A host-read mid-roll would suit brands targeting an audience interested in foreign policy, civil liberties and independent media. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a single episode would cost about $360 to $2,000.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Empire Files can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Empire Files
How much does Empire Files charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Empire Files about?
Empire Files is a documentary and interview podcast hosted by Abby Martin. It covers war, inequality and US foreign policy, with interviews and live event recordings.
How do I contact Empire Files about sponsoring an episode?
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