InnerFrench, hosted by Hugo, teaches French through natural, engaging conversations on current affairs, culture and society, with Ingrid joining for conversational episodes from episode 92. It has 201 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically around 33 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Reach engaged French learners with a nine year, 201 episode learning audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,799 ratings signals a loyal, committed listener base.
- Episodes run around 33 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll.
- Topic-rich episodes on society and culture keep listeners engaged well past the intro.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- engaging, conversational
- Language
- French
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 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 ratethispodcast.com and the show website, with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover elections, nuclear energy and taxation (e.g. 'E183 La France taxe-t-elle trop les riches ?'), which are routine political topics handled in an educational frame.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | innerfrench.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1231472946 |
| RSS feed | podcast.innerfrench.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 27 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| E200 Toutes les bonnes choses ont une fin | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 1 min |
| E199 Et si on se rencontrait ? | 2026-08-31 | 29 min |
| E198 Pourquoi regardons-nous ailleurs ? | 2026-08-10 | 48 min |
| E197 L'amitié, un lien révolutionnaire ? | 2026-07-01 | 36 min |
| E196 En France, le nucléaire à tout prix ? | 2026-05-06 | 35 min |
| E195 L'égalité en France, une illusion ? | 2026-04-22 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 35 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
French that speaks to you. Salut, c'est Hugo! I created this podcast in 2017 when I was teaching at the French institute in Warsaw, Poland. My goal was to show my students that they could learn French naturally simply by listening to it. 30 million downloads later, I think we're onto something! Granted, it's not a magic bullet. This method still requires hundreds of hours of practice. That's why…
About InnerFrench
InnerFrench is a French language learning podcast created by Hugo, who started it in 2017 while teaching at the French institute in Warsaw. The show teaches French through conversations on current affairs, culture and society, and from episode 92 Ingrid joins for more conversational episodes. According to the show website, transcripts are published for each episode. The feed lists 201 episodes, released about every two weeks, with a typical length near 33 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,799 ratings with an average of 4.9. Based on these signals, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Listeners are likely adult French learners, and the estimate is ours, not the show's own data. No sponsors are visible in the feed or description.
Brands in language education, travel and study abroad could suit this show. At an estimated rate of $90 to $630 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fit a modest test budget.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. InnerFrench can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about InnerFrench
How much does InnerFrench 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 $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener data, not published by the show.
What is InnerFrench about?
InnerFrench is a French learning podcast that teaches the language through conversations about French culture, society and current affairs. It has 201 episodes and is hosted by Hugo, with Ingrid joining from episode 92.
How do I contact InnerFrench 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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