History of the Second World War
History of the Second World War is hosted by Wesley Livesay and covers the conflict from the post-First World War years through the 1930s, the war years and the postwar aftermath. The show has 372 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly World War II history with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 372 episodes published weekly since April 2020, with 560 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.5 stars
- Long-form episodes of roughly 25 minutes that cover campaigns in depth, such as the War at Sea series
- Clean, non-explicit feed with listener question episodes that build a direct relationship with the audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, listener Q&A
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 23 to 27 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover naval battles and the sinking of the Bismarck, which is historical war violence presented in an educational frame; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | historyofthesecondworldwar.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1506640611 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ADV9720598643 |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 279: North Africa '41 Pt. 1 - Why Are the Germans Here? | 2026-10-14 | 25 min |
| 278: The War At Sea '41 Pt. 16 - The End of the Surface Raiders | 2026-10-07 | 25 min |
| Listener Questions Pt. 8 | 2026-10-02 | 23 min |
| 277: War at Sea '41 Pt. 15 - The End of the Bismarck | 2026-09-30 | 22 min |
| 276: War at Sea '41 Pt. 14 - Wounded Beast | 2026-09-23 | 24 min |
| 275: War at Sea '41 Pt. 13 - Lucky Strike | 2026-09-16 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.
History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast which will cover World War 2, beginning with the tumultuous years after the First World War, continuing into the descent into war during the 1930s, through the war years, and then into the post war aftermath.
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About History of the Second World War
History of the Second World War is a weekly podcast hosted by Wesley Livesay that covers the conflict from the years after the First World War through the 1930s descent into war, the war years and the postwar aftermath. According to the show's feed and its description, the podcast has published 372 episodes since April 2020, with recent episodes running about 25 minutes.
The show is distributed through Megaphone and holds a 4.5 average from 560 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which lists it under History and Documentary. Its audience is estimated rather than published; the feed and Apple data suggest roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the listeners are likely adults interested in military history. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits history publishers, education brands and military-interest products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History of the Second World War can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about History of the Second World War
How much does History of the Second World War charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads and an $18 to $25 rate per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is History of the Second World War about?
The podcast is a weekly history series hosted by Wesley Livesay that covers World War II from the interwar years through the war and its aftermath. It includes multi-part campaign series and periodic listener question episodes.
How do I contact History of the Second World War 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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