History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
History 102 with Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett, part of the Turpentine network, explores historical turning points and long-run patterns behind the rise and fall of civilizations. It has 95 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 2 to 2.5 hours long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $130 to $620 per episode.
Long-form history audience tied to a popular YouTube channel and a tech network
- Weekly episodes of about 2 to 2.5 hours give sponsors extended listener attention.
- Apple Podcasts shows 248 ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5.
- Episodes sit within the Turpentine network, which hosts technology and business audiences.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, explainer series, guest interview
- Tone
- analytical, expansive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 2.5 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Turpentine
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to the Turpentine network site.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover wars such as WW1, WW2 and the Cold War and discuss ideologies like Communism, with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.podpage.com/history-102-with-whatifalthists-… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1730633913 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/history102 |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Explaining the 1500s: The West's Rubedo | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 6 min |
| Explaining the Belle Epoque World (1895-1914) | 2026-09-23 | 2 h 32 min |
| Explaining the Prussian Empire | 2026-04-24 | 2 h 24 min |
| Explaining American Cultural History | 2026-04-10 | 2 h 17 min |
| Explaining Protestantism's History | 2026-03-20 | 2 h 25 min |
| Explaining the Age of the Last Men | 2026-03-14 | 2 h 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Rudyard Lynch, creator of the enormously popular YouTube channel WhatifAltHist joins Austin Padgett every week to offer a deeper understanding of critical moments in history. Together they identify patterns in order to predict the future and understand the dynamics that result in civilizations rising and falling. We cover WW1, WW2, Classical Greece, Medieval Islam, the rise of Communism, and…
About History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
History 102 is a weekly podcast hosted by Rudyard Lynch, creator of the WhatifAltHist YouTube channel, and Austin Padgett. The show explains major historical periods, from Classical Greece and medieval Islam to the Cold War and the Age of Neo-Liberalism, looking for patterns that explain how civilizations rise and fall. The feed lists 95 episodes, with a median length of about 2 hours 22 minutes.
The show is part of the Turpentine podcast network, according to the show description and the Apple Podcasts listing. Apple Podcasts shows 248 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers. The audience is likely to skew toward English-speaking adults interested in long-form history, mostly in the United States. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show carries no visible paid advertising.
Estimated downloads sit between 5,000 and 25,000 per episode, which implies a host-read mid-roll rate of about $130 to $620 per episode. Brands in education, books, media subscriptions and productivity software are the most likely fit for this audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the show description and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett
How much does History 102 charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $130 to $620 per episode. Rates are estimates from listener signals, not a published price.
What is History 102 about?
History 102 is a weekly podcast with Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett that explains major historical periods, from ancient Greece to the Cold War, and looks for patterns behind the rise and fall of civilizations.
How do I contact History 102 about sponsoring an episode?
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