Half-Arsed History is hosted by Riley Knight, a former primary school teacher on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. The weekly show covers absurd and entertaining stories from history in a comedic style. It has 728 episodes in the feed, typical length of about 28 minutes, and an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Host-read sponsorship rate is estimated at $90 to $620 per episode.
Long-running Australian history comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience and live tour reach
- 728 episodes since 2018 give a deep archive that keeps earning downloads.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 284 ratings signals strong listener approval.
- Live book tour dates and Patreon support show an engaged, direct-response audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, live show
- Tone
- playful, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- books, merchandise
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links a Booktopia book purchase link and a Patreon page, and the recent titles promote the book tour and merchandise rather than third-party sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover historical wars, executions and plagues such as 'The Plague of Athens' and 'The Execution of Martin Guerre', with no explicit flags in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | halfarsedhistory.net |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1352327304 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/65a47774968ba800177… |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 433: The Book Tour 2026 - LIVE in Adelaide | 2026-10-11 | 47 min |
| Week 38: The Straw Hat Riot | 2026-10-08 | 22 min |
| Episode 429: The Viking Age - Part 4: Society | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 5 min |
| Second Book Available Now & Live Show Tickets Running Out | 2026-09-29 | 4 min |
| Week 37: The Execution of “Martin Guerre” | 2026-09-27 | 26 min |
| Episode 428: The Viking Age - Part 3: Expansion | 2026-09-25 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Half-Arsed History's second book, The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of, is out now! Buy your copy: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/bkq2G9 Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Twice a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Get in…
About Half-Arsed History
Half-Arsed History is a weekly history podcast hosted by Riley Knight, who started the show in 2018 while working as a primary school teacher on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. According to the show's About page, it has grown into a full-time project that includes live shows around Australia and a book deal. Episodes tell absurd and entertaining stories from history, with a feed listing 728 episodes and a typical length of about 28 minutes, released on a cadence of roughly every three days.
Apple Podcasts lists 284 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Audience size is an estimate rather than a measured figure: based on rating volume, the show likely reaches 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the listener base is likely to be mostly adults in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. The feed shows no third-party sponsors, only links to the book, merchandise and Patreon. Estimated host-read rates are $90 to $620 per episode, which buys a mid-roll spot on an engaged history audience, suited to book publishers, travel brands and education products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Half-Arsed History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Half-Arsed History
How much does Half-Arsed History charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is Half-Arsed History about?
Half-Arsed History is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Riley Knight that tells absurd and entertaining stories from history, from ancient Athens to modern events.
How do I contact Half-Arsed History 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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