Future of StoryTelling (FoST)
The Future of StoryTelling (FoST), hosted by founder and CEO Charlie Melcher, features conversations with storytellers across media, technology, design and business about how stories can drive positive change. The show has 168 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Thoughtful storytelling conversations with media and technology leaders, 14-day cadence
- 168 episodes with a steady cadence of roughly one every two weeks.
- Median episode length near 30 minutes gives room for a full host-read.
- 331 Apple ratings with a 3.9 average signal an engaged, niche listenership.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, conversation, revisited episode
- Tone
- thoughtful, inspiring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 27 to 41 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links and the description names only the FoST website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover design, technology, museums and media, 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 | redcircle.com/shows/future-of-storytelling-fost |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1501861146 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/0e819ae8-8e51-4a13-babc-d25a… |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why the Medium Matters — David Byrne, Revisited | 2026-10-08 | 36 min |
| The Anatomy of a Welcoming Space — David Rockwell | 2026-09-24 | 34 min |
| The Power of Deep Story — Bob Rogers | 2026-09-10 | 30 min |
| Generative AI and the Future of Gaming — Yves Jacquier | 2026-08-27 | 30 min |
| 30 Years of Broadway and the Legacy of Rent — Jeffrey Seller, Revisite | 2026-08-13 | 42 min |
| Humans, Machines & Democracy — Baratunde Thurston | 2026-07-30 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Future of StoryTelling (FoST) is a passionate community of people from the worlds of media, technology, and communications who believe that better stories can create a better future. Join FoST Founder and CEO Charlie Melcher for a series of conversations with expert storytellers from a range of disciplines to learn how they’re navigating the changing media landscape, focusing on how stories…
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About Future of StoryTelling (FoST)
The Future of StoryTelling (FoST) is a podcast hosted by Charlie Melcher, founder and CEO of the FoST community, which the show's RedCircle feed and website describe as a network of people in media, technology and communications. Each episode features a conversation with an expert storyteller about how narrative can create positive change, touching on immersive media, emerging technology, design and business. Recent episodes include guests from museums, gaming, live music and Broadway.
The show has 168 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 30 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 331 ratings with an average of 3.9 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates: based on these ratings, the show likely draws about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly professionals in creative and technology fields. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is unlikely to have an advertising history.
A host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode at these estimates. That buys a single, credible read to a niche professional audience. The show suits B2B software, creative tools and thought leadership brands looking for a considered audience rather than mass reach.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Future of StoryTelling (FoST) can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Future of StoryTelling (FoST)
How much does Future of StoryTelling (FoST) charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated audience size, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals and the show's own pricing may differ.
What is Future of StoryTelling (FoST) about?
The show features conversations with storytellers across media, technology, design and business about how stories can create positive change. It has 168 episodes and releases about every two weeks.
How do I contact Future of StoryTelling (FoST) about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, which handles the outreach.
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