Far From Home, hosted by Scott Gurian, is an immersive travel and culture documentary podcast reporting stories from places such as Iran, Chernobyl and Mongolia. It has 102 episodes released roughly every 28 days, with a typical length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 3,000 to 8,000, with a host-read rate of $60 to $200 per episode.
Long-form travel storytelling from a Peabody-winning public radio journalist
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 175 ratings, with 166 five-star reviews.
- Immersive documentaries with episodes running about 30 minutes, reaching an attentive audience.
- Consistent catalogue of 102 episodes since 2016 with a strong travel and culture focus.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, field reporting
- Tone
- immersive, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website pages name no sponsors and the funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover war, conflict and psychedelic ceremonies, such as the September 11 families episode and a hallucinogenic healing ceremony described in the description, but no explicit flag is set.
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 | farfromhomepodcast.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1091969414 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/FarFromHomePodcast |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Our Grief is Not a Cry for War:" The Stories of September 11th Famili | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 9 min |
| On the Ground in Ukraine with Terrell Jermaine Starr (with Making Peac | 2025-09-02 | 33 min |
| Human Library | 2025-06-14 | 38 min |
| Balloon Hats (repeat) | 2025-05-14 | 27 min |
| Citizen of the World | 2025-04-21 | 33 min |
| Foreign Aid | 2025-03-24 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
An immersive travel and culture documentary podcast where Peabody award-winning public radio journalist Scott Gurian reports fascinating stories from faraway places and makes you feel like you’re really there! On past episodes, he’s road tripped 18,000 mi. (29,000 km) from the UK to Mongolia and back, visited Iran as an American tourist, wandered through abandoned buildings in Chernobyl, and…
About Far From Home
Far From Home is an immersive travel and culture documentary podcast hosted by Scott Gurian, a Peabody award-winning public radio journalist. The show reports stories from faraway places, including road trips, visits to Iran and Chernobyl, and a healing ceremony in Peru, as described on the show's website and in the feed. It has 102 episodes released roughly every 28 days, with typical episodes running about 30 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 175 ratings and a 4.9 average. Audience size is not published; based on these signals, the team estimates 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a listener base skewing toward adults in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The feed and website name no sponsors, so the show appears to run without advertising.
Brands in travel, outdoor gear and cultural services should consider the show. Estimated host-read rates are $60 to $200 per episode, which buys a single mid-roll placement with a long-form, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Far From Home can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Far From Home
How much does Far From Home charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $60 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's brief and placement.
What is Far From Home about?
Far From Home is a travel and culture documentary podcast hosted by Scott Gurian, featuring immersive stories from places such as Iran, Chernobyl, Mongolia and Peru.
How do I contact Far From Home about sponsoring an episode?
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