Groundings, hosted by Devyn Springer, covers radical history, organizing theory and political education, with discussions of movements such as the Black Panthers, Grenada's revolution and anti-imperialist struggles. The show has 73 episodes, released roughly every 28 days, with a median length near 62 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), and a host-read mid-roll would sit at about $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-form political education with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 232 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 227 five-star reviews
- Consistent long-form episodes, median length about 62 minutes, giving sponsors room for host-read integrations
- Historically grounded, deeply researched content suited to listeners who value depth over volume
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, panel discussion, narrative
- Tone
- educational, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference armed struggle, political repression and the Attica revolt (e.g. 'The Panthers & Armed Struggle', 'The Long Attica Revolt'), and the show is explicitly political.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | groundings.simplecast.fm |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1346441867 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/zh8AFQk6 |
Benchmark score: 26 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Worldwide Family of Militant Women | 2026-09-02 | 1 h 22 min |
| The Imperialist Health System: An Insider Perspective (Part 1) | 2026-09-02 | 1 h 12 min |
| The Radical Practice of Harm Reduction | 2026-06-08 | 1 h 0 min |
| The Long Attica Revolt | 2026-05-25 | 1 h 7 min |
| The Class Warfare In Black Atlanta Primer | 2026-02-24 | 1 h 45 min |
| Michael Parenti, Media Manipulation & Imperialist Propaganda (January | 2026-01-28 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 47 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
Groundings is a place where organizing, theory, and history come in contact with dialogue, experience, and storytelling. It's where the past meets the present, and political education happens. The title "Groundings" is in honor of the revolutionary educator Walter Rodney, whose concept of "groundings" as a form of radical, political, and communal education inspires the conversations on this…
About Groundings
Groundings is a documentary-style podcast that brings together organizing, theory and history, framed as radical political education. Hosted by Devyn Springer, according to the feed owner field, the show's website describes it as a space where the past meets the present and where political education happens. Episodes examine topics such as the Black Panthers, the Attica revolt, the New Jewel Movement in Grenada and the U.S. Out of Korea campaign.
The show has released 73 episodes since February 2018, currently on a cadence of roughly one episode every 28 days, with a median episode length of about 62 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing carries 232 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, which the feed data places in a mid-sized independent band. Listeners are likely politically engaged adults interested in history and social justice; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. The feed shows no sponsors.
Estimated downloads sit at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits mission-driven publishers, educational brands and nonprofits rather than mass-market consumer products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Groundings can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Groundings
How much does Groundings charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200. Exact rates are set by the show and should be confirmed directly.
What is Groundings about?
Groundings is a political education podcast covering radical history, organizing theory and movements such as the Black Panthers, Grenada's revolution and anti-imperialist struggles.
How do I contact Groundings 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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