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FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track | PBS

Podcast · pbs.org/frontline · US · EN

FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track is the audio version of select full-length episodes from PBS's investigative documentary series FRONTLINE, which has run since 1983. The feed has 181 episodes, released roughly every 26 days, with a median length of about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), implying a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Distinctive detail: episodes are full-length documentaries, not commentary.

Why brands sponsor FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track | PBS

Trusted PBS investigative documentaries reach a large, mostly older, news-literate audience

  • Over 2,300 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars signal a loyal, engaged listener base.
  • Full-length investigative documentaries run about 55 minutes, giving sponsors time for a host-read.
  • Public-media credibility from PBS and a 40-year brand reputation support trust in sponsor messages.
Best forbrand awareness for premium or service brandseducation and nonprofit campaigns
Watch forPolitical and violent subject matter means sponsor fit must be checked carefully.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Society25%
Health & Fitness10%
Business & Finance10%
Formats
narrative documentary, investigative reporting, archival feature
Tone
serious, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 2,361 Apple ratings (1,000 to 5,000 band) for a show with 181 episodes and an established PBS brand, Podcast Index popularity 9, and no sponsors seen.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in this investigation?Who is responsible for the events described?What are the broader political implications?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
20%35-44
50%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Titles such as 'The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram', 'Maui's Deadly Firestorm' and 'Trump's Power & the Rule of Law' indicate violent events and political subject matter.

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

Benchmark score: 75 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Scammed2026-10-051 h 26 min
The Man Who Knew2026-09-1155 min
Baby Brokers2026-07-1555 min
The President vs. the Fed2026-05-2753 min
The Deal: Trump, Bukele & the Gangs of El Salvador2026-05-0553 min
Caught In The Crackdown2026-04-2854 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 26 days.

America's premier investigative documentary series since 1983. We answer only to you. FRONTLINE presents audio versions of select full-length episodes for listening on the go. Want more full-length FRONTLINE Audiocasts? Please leave a review and let us know what you think.
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About FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track | PBS

FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track carries audio versions of selected full-length episodes from FRONTLINE, the investigative documentary series that has aired on PBS since 1983, according to the show's feed and description. The feed contains 181 episodes released about every 26 days, and the recent episodes run roughly 55 minutes, with some over 85 minutes.

The show is published by FRONTLINE and listed on Apple Podcasts with 2,361 ratings and an average of 4.6 stars. Listener figures are estimates: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so the audience is most likely older news and documentary viewers, though this is not confirmed.

The show suits brands seeking a trusted, premium editorial environment for awareness campaigns. Estimated pricing is about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range (source: the feed and Apple Podcasts).

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track | PBS can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track | PBS

How much does FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current rate terms.

What is FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track about?

It features audio versions of full-length FRONTLINE investigative documentaries from PBS, covering news, politics, society and public health topics.

How do I contact FRONTLINE: Film Audio Track 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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