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Living Myth

Hosted by Michael Meade

Living Myth is hosted by Michael Meade, a mythologist and storyteller who presents mythic stories for understanding the dilemmas of the modern world. The show has 44 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Living Myth

A long-running mythology show with a loyal, reflective audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,104 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
  • Weekly episodes since 2017 give a sponsor a long, consistent presence in one feed.
  • Reflective, non-graphic content suits brands in wellness, books, education and reflection tools.
Best forbrand awarenesswellness and mindfulness productsbook and course launches
Watch forSponsorship history is not visible in the feed, so ad tolerance is unproven.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Philosophy45%
Spirituality35%
Education20%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative, interview
Tone
reflective, contemplative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,104 ratings, which maps to the 20,000 to 80,000 band, shifted for the nine-year-old show with 44 episodes and weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutHow do myths apply to modern problems?What is the role of the soul in personal transformation?How can storytelling help people relate to one another?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Mosaic
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The description names Mosaic as presenter, and no funding links or sponsor mentions appear in the feed, though one premium episode excerpt is promoted.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Stories of Healing and Renewal' and 'Rites of Transformation' show reflective, non-graphic content 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

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative…
Living Myth's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Living Myth

Living Myth is a podcast hosted by Michael Meade, a mythologist and storyteller, presented by Mosaic. Each episode presents mythic stories intended to help listeners understand the current dilemmas of the world, drawing on imagination and transformative narratives. The show is listed on the Libsyn page and in the feed.

The feed shows 44 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,104 ratings with a 4.8 average, which is the basis for the estimated audience of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Those figures are estimates and not published by the show.

The feed shows no sponsors. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the range of $360 to $2,000 per episode. This suits brands in wellness, education, books and reflection products.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Living Myth can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Living Myth

How much does Living Myth charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. The actual price should be confirmed with the show.

What is Living Myth about?

Living Myth is a weekly podcast hosted by mythologist Michael Meade, presenting mythic stories as a way of understanding current challenges and personal transformation.

How do I contact Living Myth about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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