Imprimis, from Hillsdale College, is a monthly speech digest drawing on lectures delivered at college events, covering politics, history, education, economics and culture. The feed lists 46 episodes, released roughly every 34 days, with a median length of about 16 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Monthly speech digest with a 4.9 Apple rating and a large print subscriber base
- Apple Podcasts shows 278 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with 268 five-star reviews.
- Episodes run about 16 minutes, a length that suits a single host-read placement.
- The publisher reports over six million subscribers to its Imprimis publication.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- lecture excerpt, speech digest, commencement address
- Tone
- formal, argumentative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 12 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Hillsdale College
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by its own institution and carries no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'The Hard Truth About the Sanctuary Movement' and 'Learning From Minnesota's Somali Fraud Scandal' are overtly political, so political placement needs review, while language and content are otherwise mild.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcast.hillsdale.edu |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1687426711 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/0c7e618e-d306-498… |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why We Shouldn’t Cancel the Supreme Court | 2026-09-21 | 13 min |
| The Hard Truth About the Sanctuary Movement | 2026-08-27 | 15 min |
| How to Think About the American Revolution | 2026-06-30 | 16 min |
| Launching a Second Scientific Revolution | 2026-06-08 | 13 min |
| Are We Subjects or Citizens? Birthright Citizenship and the Constituti | 2026-04-27 | 15 min |
| Recovering the Lost Art of Diplomacy | 2026-04-01 | 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 28 days ago, a new one about every 34 days.
Imprimis is the free monthly speech digest of Hillsdale College and is dedicated to educating citizens and promoting civil and religious liberty by covering cultural, economic, political, and educational issues. The content of Imprimis is drawn from speeches delivered at Hillsdale College events. First published in 1972, Imprimis is one of the most widely circulated opinion publications in the…
About Imprimis
Imprimis is the audio companion to the monthly speech digest published by Hillsdale College, a private liberal arts institution in Michigan. Hosted by Scot Bertram according to the feed, the show features edited lectures from college events on politics, history, education and the economy. The feed lists 46 episodes released roughly every 34 days, with median runtime near 16 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 278 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with the feed noting a biweekly update schedule. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). The feed names no sponsors, and the show is funded by its publisher.
The show suits brands seeking an audience interested in civic education and American history, particularly publishers and education-focused products. At an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode, a single host-read mid-roll would sit within a modest sponsorship budget.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Imprimis can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Imprimis
How much does Imprimis charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Imprimis has no published rate. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall roughly between $90 and $625 per episode, at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is Imprimis about?
Imprimis is a monthly audio digest of speeches from Hillsdale College events, covering politics, history, education and economics. Episodes run about 16 minutes and are hosted by Scot Bertram according to the feed.
How do I contact Imprimis about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check the listing for availability before reaching out.
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