In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare
In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare is a long-form history podcast hosted by Lachlan Peters. The feed lists 56 episodes since January 2018, released about monthly at a median of 89 minutes. Estimated downloads are 4,000 to 12,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll estimated at $70 to $300. Episodes mix narrative chapters with expert interviews.
Deep, well-rated history for listeners who stay through 90-minute episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 4.9 from 275 ratings, 262 of them five stars, for a niche history show.
- Median episode length is about 89 minutes, giving listeners time with host-read messages.
- Expert interviews and a dedicated website with episode, blog and video essay pages extend the content beyond the feed.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- serious, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 135 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website menu has a "Support Lachlan" page, though no funding links are listed in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The website describes mass death and genocide during the Khmer Rouge period, and titles such as "Counting Bodies Floating Down the Mekong" show graphic historical subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.shadowsofutopia.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1341433024 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/4966890.rss |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S3 Ep11: 1973 Part Two: Pull Them Up By Their Roots! Ta Mok and the 'M | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 15 min |
| S3 Ep10: Interview: The Man Who Stole the Gods | Douglas Latchford & C | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 5 min |
| S3 Ep9: 1973 Part One: The Return of the King | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 44 min |
| S3 Ep8: Terrorism, Rock and Roll and the Battle of Angkor Wat | 2026-05-31 | 2 h 20 min |
| S3 Ep7: How to Get Out of a War in Indochina: Nixon, Mao and the Paris | 2026-02-16 | 2 h 1 min |
| S3: Interview: Maoism, the Three Ghosts, and the Khmer Rouge with Matt | 2026-01-19 | 1 h 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.
A comprehensive, long-form history podcast about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot Regime.
About In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare
In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare is a serial history podcast about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot regime. According to its website, host Lachlan Peters uses extensive research and interviews with experts and historians to build a narrative history that starts before the Khmer Rouge era.
The feed lists 56 episodes since January 2018, spanning full chapters and bonus interviews, with a median length near 89 minutes. Releases are irregular, averaging roughly one a month. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average from 275 ratings. Starbooked estimates 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings, Audioboom hosting and cadence; this is an estimate, not a published number. No sponsors appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $70 to $300 per episode. This suits book publishers, learning platforms, documentary and history brands that want an attentive, long-listening audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare
How much does In the Shadows of Utopia charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $70 to $300 per episode, based on an estimated 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish rates or download numbers.
What is In the Shadows of Utopia about?
It is a long-form history podcast about Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pot regime. Host Lachlan Peters combines narrative episodes with interviews with historians and other experts.
How do I contact In the Shadows of Utopia about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which sends your sponsorship request to host Lachlan Peters.
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