Life of Caesar, hosted by Cameron Reilly and Ray Harris, is a long-form history podcast on the Julio-Claudian dynasty and the Roman emperors that follow, with Vespasian currently covered. The show has 176 episodes since December 2013, released roughly every 17 days, with episodes typically running 15 to 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of $40 to $200 per episode. Its distinctive detail is an explicit, frequently profane style.
Engaged history listeners who follow a 13-year series through every episode
- A 13-year back catalogue of 176 episodes builds a loyal, long-listening audience.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 488 ratings signals committed listeners.
- Ancient history listeners are an educated, mostly adult audience suited to history-adjacent products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, interview
- Tone
- irreverent, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the site offers a Premium membership and the show lists a Patreon-style Support section.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The site describes the show as NSFW, long form, and frequently profane, and episode titles reference violence such as 'Slip, Trip, and Slit' and 'The Dagger Men'.
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 | lifeofcaesar.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id778204572 |
| RSS feed | lifeofcaesar.com/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Beats Wood – Vespasian #29 | 2026-10-14 | 18 min |
| The Dagger Men – Vespasian #28 | 2026-09-28 | 16 min |
| One Punch, Paetus – Vespasian #27 | 2026-09-14 | 14 min |
| The Landlord of Judaea – Vespasian #26 | 2026-08-26 | 14 min |
| Pliny’s Guide to Menstrual Magic – Vespasian #25 | 2026-07-29 | 14 min |
| A River of Gold – Vespasian #24 | 2026-07-13 | 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 17 days.
A long-form podcast about the lives of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and beyond.
About Life Of Caesar
Life of Caesar is a long-form history podcast hosted by Cameron Reilly and Ray Harris, covering the Julio-Claudian dynasty and the emperors that followed. According to the feed and the show's website, the series has released 176 episodes since December 2013, roughly every 17 days, with episodes typically running between 15 and 35 minutes. The show's website describes the hosts as 'two old blokes' and frames the show as explicit and frequently profane.
Apple Podcasts lists 488 ratings with an average of 4.3 stars. The audience is estimated, not measured: based on the ratings volume, the show likely reaches around 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, with listeners skewing toward adults aged 35 and over. No sponsors were visible in the feed.
Estimated sponsorship pricing is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. The show suits brands in education, history publishing, and travel, but not family-oriented products. The feed, the website, and Apple Podcasts were used as sources.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Life Of Caesar can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Life Of Caesar
How much does Life of Caesar charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll pricing is roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing depends on the episode and the placement.
What is Life of Caesar about?
Life of Caesar is a long-form history podcast about the Julio-Claudian emperors and the Roman rulers after them. The hosts, Cameron Reilly and Ray Harris, currently cover Vespasian in a series of episodes.
How do I contact Life of Caesar about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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