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Historically High is an episodic history podcast that dives into historical topics from an elevated perspective, mixing comedy with research. The show has 251 episodes, released weekly on Wednesdays, with a median length of about 2 hours 21 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 12,000 (estimated), implying a rate of about $90 to $300 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Historically High

Weekly history deep dives with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • Publishes weekly on Wednesdays across more than four years and 251 episodes
  • Apple Podcasts shows 183 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5
  • Long episodes of about 2 to 2.5 hours give sponsor reads substantial listening time
Best forbrand awareness for history and education productsbooks, streaming and documentary promotions
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings and popularity, not published numbers; verify before committing budget.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History70%
Comedy20%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative, co-hosted banter
Tone
irreverent, detailed
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
2 to 2.5 hours

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–12k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 183 places the show in the 50 to 200 band (2,000 to 8,000) with a 5,000 to 25,000 band suggested by the top Podcast Index popularity; shifted toward the upper range given the 4.9 average, weekly cadence and four years of history.
Audience asks aboutWhich historical events and eras each episode coversWhether the episode treats a topic seriously or comicallyWhich episodes are two-part series
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Episode titles cover wars, the 9/11 attacks, a presidential assassination attempt and the Unabomber, with the feed flagged as not explicit, so violence and political topics are present without explicit flags.

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: 84 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks9 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
The World History of Dragons2026-10-142 h 57 min
The Phoenicians2026-10-072 h 12 min
Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident2026-09-302 h 31 min
Woodstock2026-09-232 h 15 min
The Reagan Assassination and John Hinkley Jr.2026-09-162 h 2 min
9/11: Part 22026-09-111 h 52 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A dive into historical topics from an elevated perspective. New episodes will be out every Wednesday. Find us on our socials:@Historicallyhi on Twitter @historicallyhighpod on Instagram. Don't forget to like, rate, subscribe, and let your friends know what they are missing.
Historically High's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Historically High

Historically High is an episodic history podcast from bleav, presenting historical topics from an elevated perspective that blends research with comedy. The feed lists 251 episodes released weekly on Wednesdays, with a median episode length of about 2 hours 21 minutes. Recent episodes cover subjects such as the Phoenicians, the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, the Khmer Empire and the history of Disneyland.

The show is published by Historically High and hosted on Simplecast, and its website is bleav.com. Apple Podcasts shows 183 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the feed carries no visible sponsor mentions across the latest 20 episodes. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is inferred to reach roughly 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, based on rating count, popularity and cadence.

At an estimated $90 to $300 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits brands in education, publishing, streaming and consumer products seeking a long-form, history-minded audience. Sponsorship inquiries can be made through Starbooked.

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

Questions about Historically High

How much does Historically High charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Historically High about?

Historically High is a weekly history podcast that covers historical events and figures from an elevated perspective, blending research with comedy. Episodes often run around two hours.

How do I contact Historically High 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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