Flash Point History is an independent history podcast hosted by Nitin Sil. It covers the Age of Discovery and the American Revolution through multi-part biographies and events. The show has 58 episodes, released roughly every seven weeks, with a median length of about 22 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running history podcast with a highly rated, engaged audience of history readers
- 445 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, 90 percent of them five stars.
- 58 episodes since 2015, with multi-part series on the Age of Discovery and the American Revolution.
- Median episode length of about 22 minutes gives sponsors room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, multi-part series
- Tone
- scholarly, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 18 to 30 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
Historical episode titles on conquest and battles such as Lexington and Concord carry some depiction of violence in an educational context; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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 | flashpointhx.podomatic.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id980167685 |
| RSS feed | fphistory.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| American Revolution - Lexington and Concord | 2026-09-12 | 18 min |
| American Revolution - Prologue | 2026-07-18 | 19 min |
| Age of Discovery - Vasco da Gama - Epilogue: The Legacy of the Portugu | 2025-12-20 | 18 min |
| Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque - Part 6: The Red Sea and the | 2025-10-10 | 34 min |
| Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque - Part 5: A Dangerous Homecom | 2025-06-04 | 23 min |
| Age of Discovery - Afonso de Albuquerque - Part 4: The Capture of Mala | 2025-02-22 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 37 days ago, a new one about every 48 days.
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About Flash Point History
Flash Point History is an independent history podcast hosted by Nitin Sil, as listed in the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts. The show covers the Age of Discovery, including multi-part biographies of Portuguese navigators such as Vasco da Gama and Afonso de Albuquerque, and more recently the American Revolution. Episodes run a median of about 22 minutes and are released roughly every seven weeks across 58 episodes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 445 ratings with a 4.8 average, and the feed has no named sponsors or funding links. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is likely reaching around 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly history enthusiasts, students and readers of narrative nonfiction. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
This show suits educational publishers, museums, book promoters and travel brands seeking a focused history audience. Sponsors contact the show through its listing on Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Flash Point History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Flash Point History
How much does Flash Point History 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 roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the placement.
What is Flash Point History about?
Flash Point History is a history podcast covering the Age of Discovery and the American Revolution through multi-part series and biographies of key figures.
How do I contact Flash Point History 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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