History Today
History Today, published by SpokenLayer, is a daily education podcast listing the top historical events for each calendar date. The show has about 1,000 episodes in its feed, updated daily, with a median length of roughly five minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily history show with a reliable, rapidly growing listener base
- Published every day with about 1,000 episodes, giving a steady recurring slot
- Short episodes of about five minutes suit a focused host-read message
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 280 ratings shows an engaged audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- daily news-style summary, short narrative segment
- Tone
- informative, concise
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 4 to 6 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
Family friendly
Recent episodes cover ordinary historical dates with no explicit flags, though historical events may include wars or violence.
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 | feeds.megaphone.fm/this-day-in-history |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1436763904 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/this-day-in-history |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| History Today - Oct. 17 | 2026-10-17 | 6 min |
| History Today - Oct. 16 | 2026-10-16 | 5 min |
| History Today - Oct. 15 | 2026-10-15 | 6 min |
| History Today - Oct. 14 | 2026-10-14 | 5 min |
| History Today - Oct. 13 | 2026-10-13 | 6 min |
| History Today - Oct. 12 | 2026-10-12 | 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Check in every day to hear the top historical events for this day in past years.
About History Today
History Today is a daily podcast from SpokenLayer that lists the top historical events for each calendar date. According to the RSS feed, the show has about 1,000 episodes, publishes every day, and typically runs around five minutes per episode. The feed and Apple Podcasts describe it as an education show with music history categories.
Apple Podcasts shows 280 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5, which suggests an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. The feed shows no sponsors, so it is best suited to brands seeking recurring placements in an educational context.
A host-read mid-roll ad would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode based on the estimated audience range. Educational, family and brand awareness campaigns are the most natural fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History Today can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about History Today
How much does History Today charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would be about $90 to $625 per episode. Rates depend on the final booking terms.
What is History Today about?
History Today is a daily podcast that lists the top historical events for each calendar date. Episodes run about five minutes and are published every day by SpokenLayer.
How do I contact History Today about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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