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MASTERPIECE Studio

Hosted by Jace Lacob

MASTERPIECE Studio, hosted by Jace Lacob, is a PBS after-show podcast covering interviews with cast and crew of MASTERPIECE series such as Sherlock, Poldark and Grantchester. It has 339 episodes released weekly, typically about 31 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor MASTERPIECE Studio

Reach engaged PBS MASTERPIECE fans through weekly behind-the-scenes cast interviews

  • 339 weekly episodes since 2015 build a long-running, loyal listener habit.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 1,188 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
  • Interviews with cast and crew of Grantchester, The Forsytes and Marble Hall Murders suit lifestyle and travel brands.
Best forbrand awareness for travel and premium lifestyle productsfinancial services seeking an affluent older audience
Watch forSponsorship slots are already held by PBS-linked sponsors, so availability and tone fit need checking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies45%
Television40%
Books and Literature15%
Formats
interview, behind-the-scenes narrative, history segment
Tone
informative, warm
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
28 to 36 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple ratings_count of 1,188 (the 1,000 to 5,000 band) for a show with 339 episodes since 2015, a high Podcast Index popularity of 9, and a PBS/WGBH hosting platform with weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutWhat happens behind the scenes of a MASTERPIECE series?Which cast members are interviewed and what do they reveal?What is the historical background of the period settings?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

5%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Viking CruisesRaymond JamesThe MASTERPIECE Trust
Categories promoted
travel and cruises, financial services
Affiliate links
No

The description states that MASTERPIECE Studio is made possible by Viking Cruises and Raymond James, and names The MASTERPIECE Trust as a sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover period drama cast interviews and murder-mystery series without mature content flags.

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: 79 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

MASTERPIECE Studio is your backstage pass to the PBS series—from Sherlock to Poldark . After the show, turn off the TV and tune in to MASTERPIECE Studio for the scoop with host Jace Lacob. Listen for exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of your favorite shows. Get the history lowdown behind the people and places you see on screen, and hear revealing stories from the set. MASTERPIECE Studio…
MASTERPIECE Studio's own show description from the podcast feed

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About MASTERPIECE Studio

MASTERPIECE Studio is a PBS after-show podcast hosted by Jace Lacob. It offers exclusive interviews with cast and crew of MASTERPIECE series, including Sherlock, Poldark and Grantchester, along with history segments about the people and places seen on screen. The show is published weekly by WGBH and has released 339 episodes since December 2015, typically about 31 minutes each. Source: the show's RSS feed and its website description.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.4 average rating from 1,188 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly American adults over 35 who follow British period drama, though this is an estimate rather than measured data. Source: Apple Podcasts and the feed.

The feed names Viking Cruises, Raymond James and The MASTERPIECE Trust as sponsors. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would likely cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Travel, cruise and financial services brands seeking an older, affluent PBS audience should consider it. Source: the feed description and the Starbooked estimate.

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

Questions about MASTERPIECE Studio

How much does MASTERPIECE Studio charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms.

What is MASTERPIECE Studio about?

MASTERPIECE Studio is a PBS after-show podcast hosted by Jace Lacob. Each episode features interviews with cast and crew of MASTERPIECE series and history about their settings.

How do I contact MASTERPIECE Studio about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. MASTERPIECE Studio can also be booked through Starbooked, and boosted shows are available there.

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