Girl Historians, hosted by Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne, is a comedy podcast in which the two hosts tackle historical subjects, from the Romanovs to Laurel Canyon musicians and film criticism. The show has 128 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 66 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Witty history and film chat from a cult-following comedy duo, weekly
- 128 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode of about 66 minutes.
- 204 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars, indicating a highly engaged listener base.
- Co-hosted format covers history, music, and film criticism, giving brands varied context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, multi-part series, film discussion
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description gives only a business inquiry email and no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/truthtanic |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1709560874 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6515e6a6936e0700119… |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| RASPUTIN (The Romanovs pt. 5) | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 21 min |
| Joni Mitchell: The Beginnings (Laurel Canyon pt. 4) | 2026-10-09 | 49 min |
| The Last Tsar of Russia (The Romanovs pt. 4) | 2026-10-02 | 53 min |
| Letterbitchd: TIFF Check-in and Movie Recs!! | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 8 min |
| Letterbitched: Most an-TIFF-ipated movies of the Toronto International | 2026-09-11 | 41 min |
| We Need To Talk About The Russian Serfs (The Romanovs pt. 3) | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A comedy podcast where Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne attempt to be historians. For business inquiries, email us at uncarley@zigguratxyz.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Girl Historians
Girl Historians is a comedy podcast hosted by Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne, who approach history, music and film with a humorous, conversational style. The feed describes the show as a place where the two attempt to be historians, and recent multi-part series cover the Romanovs and Laurel Canyon, alongside film recommendation episodes.
The show has released 128 episodes at a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 66 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 204 ratings averaging 4.8 stars. Audience figures are estimates only, with roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward listeners aged 25 to 34 in the United States.
No sponsor mentions were found in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which would suit entertainment, streaming and culture brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Girl Historians can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Girl Historians
How much does Girl Historians charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show.
What is Girl Historians about?
Girl Historians is a comedy podcast where hosts Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne tackle historical topics, music history and film criticism in a humorous, conversational format.
How do I contact Girl Historians 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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