Lexicon Valley
Lexicon Valley, hosted by Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter, examines language, its power to inform and misinform. The show has 323 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $90 to $630 per episode.
Erudite language show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 583 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5.
- 323 episodes on a weekly cadence since 2012 build a long archive.
- Host-read segments fit naturally into discussions of words and their histories.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- witty, erudite
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 17 to 29 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Booksmart Studios
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website offers a paid subscription at $5 per month or $50 per year for bonus segments and ad-free episodes, and the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and description cover language, dating and word origins with no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | booksmartstudios.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1576564760 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SLT4637136223 |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Bang for the Buck | 2026-10-14 | 22 min |
| The Language of Liars | 2026-10-06 | 29 min |
| No More Mr. Nice Guy | 2026-09-29 | 17 min |
| Nice Guys Finish Last | 2026-09-22 | 9 min |
| Happily Ever Arter | 2026-09-15 | 7 min |
| Grand Am | 2026-09-08 | 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast about language, with hosts Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.
About Lexicon Valley
Lexicon Valley is a podcast about language, hosted by Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter, according to the feed and the Booksmart Studios website. Founded in 2012, the show analyzes words, their origins and their power to inform and misinform, with 323 episodes released weekly and typical episodes of 17 to 29 minutes.
The show is produced by Booksmart Studios and its website describes it as an erudite and irreverent audio show. Apple Podcasts shows 583 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over.
The feed shows no sponsor mentions; funding comes from a paid subscription of $5 per month or $50 per year. Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, suited to education and book brands seeking an engaged, literate audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lexicon Valley can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lexicon Valley
How much does Lexicon Valley charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Confirm rates directly with the show.
What is Lexicon Valley about?
Lexicon Valley is a podcast that examines language, including word origins, how language informs and misinforms, and the phrases people use every day. It is hosted by Mike Vuolo, Bob Garfield and John McWhorter.
How do I contact Lexicon Valley 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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