In Defense of Plants Podcast
In Defense of Plants Podcast, published by In Defense of Plants, covers botany and plant science, from tiny duckweed to giant redwoods. It has 601 episodes released weekly, typically about 54 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $130 to $620 per host-read mid-roll. Its distinctive detail is a 4.8 Apple Podcasts average from 1,264 ratings.
A 600-episode botany show with a 4.8 Apple rating and a loyal science audience
- Weekly episodes of about 54 minutes give sponsors steady, recurring placements over a long run.
- 1,264 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 signal an engaged, science-literate listener base.
- Topics like forests, climate and ecology suit brands tied to nature, outdoors or sustainability.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, expert discussion
- Tone
- educational, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover ecology, forests and climate change with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/in-defense-of-plants |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1245995247 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/in-defense-of-plants |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 599 - Exploring the Plant Vibroscape | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 5 min |
| Ep. 598 - How Bees Learn & Remember Flowers | 2026-10-04 | 53 min |
| Ep. 597 - Can Amazon Trees Acclimate? | 2026-09-27 | 54 min |
| Ep. 596 - A Carboniferous Video Game?! | 2026-09-20 | 54 min |
| Ep. 595 - Disrupt Plants, Disrupt Life: A Climate Change Story | 2026-09-13 | 1 h 0 min |
| Ep. 594 - Of Orchids & Woodpeckers | 2026-09-06 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany.
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About In Defense of Plants Podcast
In Defense of Plants Podcast is a weekly botany show from In Defense of Plants, with 601 episodes in its feed since 2015. Episodes cover plant science, forest ecology, orchids and fungi, aquatic plants and climate-related change, according to the feed and its Apple Podcasts listing. The show is published on Art19 and typically runs about 54 minutes per episode.
The show carries a 4.8 average rating from 1,264 Apple Podcasts ratings, listed under Natural Sciences, Science and Nature. Its audience is estimated, not measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, with a skew toward adults interested in science and nature. No sponsors were found in the feed.
Host-read mid-roll sponsorships are estimated at about $130 to $620 per episode, based on the estimated audience. Brands in gardening, plant care, sustainability or conservation are the best fit for this listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. In Defense of Plants Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about In Defense of Plants Podcast
How much does In Defense of Plants Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $130 to $620 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and should be confirmed with them directly.
What is In Defense of Plants Podcast about?
It is a weekly botany podcast covering plant science, forest ecology, orchids, fungi, aquatic plants and climate-related change. It has 601 episodes and typically runs about 54 minutes.
How do I contact In Defense of Plants 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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