HistoryExtra podcast
HistoryExtra Podcast, produced by Immediate and linked to Britain's bestselling history magazine, covers ancient to modern history through expert interviews and deep dives into historical figures and events. It publishes about six episodes a week, with typical episodes of roughly 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a rate range of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Six weekly history episodes reaching a large, engaged British-led audience of history readers
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,928 ratings averaging 4.4 stars across more than 2,000 episodes.
- Episodes publish daily-cadence six times a week with median length of about 42 minutes.
- The show is backed by the Immediate and HistoryExtra brand, known for its bestselling history magazine.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- expert interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- informative, engaging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to a membership join page on the publisher website rather than a funding link.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover war, massacres and slavery, such as 'The slave ship that changed history' and 'WW2's bloody battle for Arakan', but the topics are presented as historical education.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.historyextra.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id256580326 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT5697813216 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| From plague 'searchers' to strawberry birthmarks: a history of women's | 2026-10-15 | 35 min |
| The country house at war | 2026-10-13 | 28 min |
| The pioneering surgeon who stood up to Rasputin | 2026-10-12 | 48 min |
| The stolen Native Americans who shaped US history | 2026-10-11 | 48 min |
| Being disabled in the medieval era | 2026-10-08 | 46 min |
| Vanilla: a far from ordinary history | 2026-10-06 | 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The HistoryExtra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. HistoryExtra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories behind your favourite films, TV shows and period dramas, as well as compelling insights into lesser-known aspects of the past. We…
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About HistoryExtra podcast
HistoryExtra Podcast is produced by Immediate and linked to HistoryExtra, a British history magazine and website. The show publishes gripping stories from the past and expert conversations on subjects ranging from ancient Rome and Vikings to the Tudors, Victorians and the Second World War. Episodes are released six times a week, usually running about 35 to 50 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,928 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, and the show has listed since 2007 with more than 2,000 episodes. The website describes itself as home of Britain's bestselling history magazine and award-winning podcast. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United Kingdom and the United States, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 35 and over.
No sponsor mentions appear in the feed. Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits book publishers, heritage brands and education products seeking an informed history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. HistoryExtra podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about HistoryExtra podcast
How much does HistoryExtra Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Confirm actual rates with the publisher.
What is HistoryExtra Podcast about?
HistoryExtra Podcast covers world history from ancient times to the modern day through expert interviews and deep dives into historical figures, events and everyday life, published six times a week.
How do I contact HistoryExtra Podcast 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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