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Love Letters

Podcast · loveletters.boston.com · US · EN
Hosted by Meredith Goldstein

Love Letters is a relationship advice podcast hosted by Meredith Goldstein, advice columnist for The Boston Globe. It covers dating, marriage, breakups and romance through listener stories and advice. The feed holds 205 episodes released roughly every 14 days, typically 30 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Love Letters

Engaged relationship listeners from a trusted Boston Globe advice franchise

  • Biweekly episodes of 30 to 45 minutes give sponsors a steady, long-form read.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,315 ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong engagement signal.
  • Host Meredith Goldstein is a Boston Globe advice columnist, lending credibility to host-read copy.
Best fordating and wellness appsgift and flower brandscouples experiences
Watch forAudience estimates are inferred from ratings, and the content covers sexual and emotional topics.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Dating and Relationships70%
Family and Parenting10%
Celebrities and Entertainment10%
Humor10%
Formats
advice call-in, interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
warm, candid
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: apple_podcasts ratings_count of 1,315 places it in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, shifted for a show under 2 to 8 years old and supported by a major newspaper publisher, Megaphone hosting and an 8 year feed.
Audience asks abouthow to handle a breakupwhether to reconnect with an exhow to set boundaries with in-laws
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
65%women
35%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description links to a Friends With Benefits membership that offers an ad-free experience and bonus episodes, with no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The description references sex and loss, and the feed is marked explicit 0 while episode topics include sexual relationships.

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: 88 / 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 marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Love stories. Dating stories. Relationship stories. Stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. Hosted by Boston Globe advice columnist Meredith Goldstein. Join our Friends With Benefits club for an ad-free experience, a monthly bonus episode, and more. For details, visit ⁠Globe.com/loveletters/friendswithbenefits⁠.
Love Letters's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Love Letters

Love Letters is a relationship advice podcast hosted by Meredith Goldstein, an advice columnist for The Boston Globe, according to the show's website. Episodes cover love stories, dating, marriage, breakups and romance, often mixing listener questions with interviews and occasional guests. The feed lists 205 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 38 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,315 ratings with a 4.5 average, which points to an established following. Audience figures on Starbooked are estimates only, placed at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The show does not show sponsors in its recent titles and promotes a paid Friends With Benefits membership instead.

Brands in dating, wellness, gifting or experiences for couples are the most natural fit. Estimated rates run $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on the estimated download range.

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

Questions about Love Letters

How much does Love Letters charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing depends on the publisher's terms and the placement.

What is Love Letters about?

Love Letters is a relationship advice podcast hosted by Boston Globe columnist Meredith Goldstein. It covers dating, marriage, breakups and romance through listener stories and advice.

How do I contact Love Letters about sponsoring an episode?

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

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