Lost Women of Science
Lost Women of Science, a series from the Lost Women of Science team, tells the stories of overlooked female scientists, placing their work in its social and historical context. The show has 159 episodes with a roughly two-week cadence and a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach history-minded science listeners through a well-rated, bilingual educational series
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 291 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listenership.
- Episodes run about 35 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
- Partner network with PRX and Scientific American adds credibility for science-adjacent brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, multi-part season, short bonus episode
- Tone
- educational, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PRXScientific AmericanBarnard College
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website names partners PRX, Scientific American and Barnard College, which are not advertisers in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover scientific achievement, with no explicit flag and no content concerns in the titles reviewed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | lostwomenofscience.org/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1590670779 |
| RSS feed | feed.lostwomenofscience.org |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Svetlana Mojsov: The Woman Behind GLP-1 | 2026-10-15 | 45 min |
| A pioneer behind x-ray crystallography, Isabella Karle | 2026-08-06 | 37 min |
| Conversations: The Rediscovery of I Who Have Never Known Men | 2026-07-16 | 29 min |
| La mujer que demostró el efecto invernadero | 2026-06-25 | 36 min |
| Best Of: The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect | 2026-06-25 | 32 min |
| Tilly Edinger: The Paleoneurologist Saved By Her Science | 2026-06-11 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context,…
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About Lost Women of Science
Lost Women of Science is an educational podcast that tells the stories of female scientists whose work has gone largely unrecognized. Each episode combines the science with the social and historical conditions in which the scientist lived and worked, according to the show description on its RSS feed and website.
The show has 159 episodes in its feed, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 35 minutes. It offers multi-part seasons, shorter episodes, interview series and a Spanish-language strand. The website lists partners including PRX, Scientific American and Barnard College.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 291 ratings with an average of 4.8. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on those ratings and the show's age. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits education, science and book brands seeking a thoughtful audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lost Women of Science can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Lost Women of Science
How much does Lost Women of Science charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Lost Women of Science about?
The show tells the stories of overlooked female scientists, explaining their discoveries alongside the social and historical conditions in which they worked. Episodes typically run about 35 minutes.
How do I contact Lost Women of Science 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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