Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited
Shakespeare Unlimited, produced by the Folger Shakespeare Library, explores the connections between Shakespeare, his works and the wider world, including science, law and social history. The show has 310 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 35 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), at a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its interview format with scholars, theater practitioners and writers.
Engaged scholarly audience of Shakespeare enthusiasts, with a 4.8 Apple rating across 841 ratings
- Consistent release of 310 episodes, about every two weeks, from a major cultural institution
- Interviews with scholars, actors and writers around 35 minutes give sponsors time for a host-read message
- Strong listener approval, with 752 of 841 Apple ratings at five stars
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation, narrative
- Tone
- scholarly, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 33 to 38 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to the Folger website only, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover literature, law, history and theater with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-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 | www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1082457631 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1630… |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Cox and Nicole Ansari-Cox | 2026-10-06 | 35 min |
| The Complete Life of William Shakespeare, with Paul Menzer | 2026-09-22 | 35 min |
| The Bard in the Borderlands | 2026-09-08 | 33 min |
| Shakespeare and the Law, with Len Niehoff | 2026-08-25 | 37 min |
| Stratford Festival's Antoni Cimolino | 2026-08-11 | 34 min |
| Shakespeare and Stephen King, with Caroline Bicks | 2026-07-28 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around…
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About Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited
Shakespeare Unlimited is a podcast from the Folger Shakespeare Library that explores how Shakespeare connects to science, law, history and the arts. Episodes are interviews and conversations with scholars, theater practitioners and writers, published roughly every 14 days since February 2015 according to the show feed.
The show is published under the Folger Shakespeare Library, which describes itself on its website as home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Episodes run a median of about 35 minutes, and the show has 310 episodes in total, hosted on Soundcloud.
Apple Podcasts lists 841 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are likely Shakespeare enthusiasts, students and theater-goers, though this audience profile is an estimate only and not published data. No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the range of $90 to $625 per episode, suiting cultural, publishing and education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare Unlimited
How much does Shakespeare Unlimited charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The actual price depends on the show's terms and is not published.
What is Shakespeare Unlimited about?
Shakespeare Unlimited is a Folger Shakespeare Library podcast exploring connections between Shakespeare, his works and science, law, history and the arts, through interviews with scholars and theater practitioners.
How do I contact Shakespeare Unlimited about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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