Heaving Bosoms
Heaving Bosoms, produced by Bleav and Heaving Bosoms Productions, is hosted by Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley. Each Monday they recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. The show has 591 episodes, releases daily, and runs about 64 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Loyal romance readers hear every recap from a 4.9-rated, 591-episode book club
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,212 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 94 percent of ratings at five stars.
- The show has released weekly-plus episodes since 2017, giving sponsors a long-running slot.
- Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll within a book-club conversation.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, book recap, serialized multi-part discussion
- Tone
- comedic, sincere
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The show is explicitly flagged as explicit=0 in the feed, but the description describes sex-positive romance novel recaps, and titles reference adult romance fiction.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/heaving-bosoms/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1294702451 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/33RQJXv_ |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Taken by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee (Part 2) | 447.2 | 2026-10-13 | 57 min |
| Taken by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee (Part 1) | 447.1 | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 4 min |
| Artek by Honey Phillips (Rerelease Part 2) | 446.2 | 2026-10-06 | 51 min |
| Artek by Honey Phillips (Rerelease Part 1) | 446.1 | 2026-10-05 | 53 min |
| Claimed by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee (Part 2) | 445.2 | 2026-09-29 | 53 min |
| Claimed by the Hunter by Lynnea Lee (Part 1) | 445.1 | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and…
About Heaving Bosoms
Heaving Bosoms is a romance book recap podcast produced by Bleav and Heaving Bosoms Productions and hosted by Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley, according to the feed and the show website. Each Monday the hosts discuss romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. The feed lists 591 episodes with near-daily releases and median episodes of about 64 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,212 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the show carries Books, Comedy and Arts categories. Listener numbers are not published. Based on the rating count and show age, the estimate is 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, and listeners appear to be mostly women readers, which is also an estimate. No sponsors were found in the feed.
At an estimated $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship suits romance publishers, ebook launches and lifestyle brands seeking an engaged book-club audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Heaving Bosoms can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Heaving Bosoms
How much does Heaving Bosoms charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship format and must be agreed with the show.
What is Heaving Bosoms about?
Heaving Bosoms is a comedic, sex-positive, intersectional feminist podcast in which hosts Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley recap romance novels every week.
How do I contact Heaving Bosoms 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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