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Golden State Naturalist

Hosted by Michelle Fullner

Golden State Naturalist, hosted by Michelle Fullner, explores California's ecology, geology and hydrology through interviews with field experts across the state. The show has 72 episodes released about every 15 days, with a median length near 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 12,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $50 to $300 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Golden State Naturalist

Engaged California nature audience with a 4.9 Apple rating across 311 reviews

  • 311 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 indicate an attentive, loyal listener base.
  • Episodes run about an hour, giving a sponsor room for a host-read segment.
  • Conservation and outdoor-focused listeners suit eco-conscious and outdoor brands.
Best foroutdoor geareco-friendly productsconservation and education campaigns
Watch forAudience size is estimated, not published; the show has no sponsor history to benchmark against.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Nature70%
Science25%
Environment5%
Formats
interview, field recording, narrative
Tone
curious, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode3k–12k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 311 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band, adjusted for a biweekly cadence, long episodes, no sponsors and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhich California species or habitats are most at riskHow ecosystems like grasslands, islands and canyons functionWhat listeners can do locally to support conservation
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 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; the website lists a Store and Courses section and a Donate link, which are the creator's own offerings.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover species, habitats and conservation with no sensitive content flagged.

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: 13 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks8 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.

Golden State Naturalist is a love letter to California's ecological past, present, and future. Come with Michelle Fullner as she climbs to the top of a beaver dam, descends into a tar pit, peers into the canopy of a giant sequoia, and basks in the glow of the Milky Way under the eerie silhouettes of Joshua trees. Each episode, Michelle interviews captivating experts in their natural habitats…
Golden State Naturalist's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Golden State Naturalist

Golden State Naturalist is a podcast hosted by Michelle Fullner that explores California's ecological past, present and future. Each episode features interviews with researchers and field experts about plants, animals, geology and hydrology, drawing on the show's own description and episode titles.

The show has released 72 episodes, updated roughly every 15 days, with a median episode length of about 61 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 311 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, we estimate 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, and the audience appears to skew toward adults interested in nature and science.

No sponsors were found in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $50 to $300 per episode, which suits outdoor, eco-friendly and conservation brands looking for a focused California audience. Source: the show's RSS feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Golden State Naturalist can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Golden State Naturalist

How much does Golden State Naturalist charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 3,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $50 to $300 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Golden State Naturalist about?

Golden State Naturalist is a podcast hosted by Michelle Fullner about California's ecology, including plants, animals, geology and hydrology. Episodes feature interviews with field experts across the state.

How do I contact Golden State Naturalist about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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