Medieval Death Trip, run by Patrick Lane per the feed, presents passages from medieval primary sources, such as sagas, saints' lives and visions of hell, with commentary. It has 131 episodes since 2014, released every one to two months, at about 40 to 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 9,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $50 to $230.
A well-rated medieval texts show with a loyal, curious listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average from 271 ratings, high for a niche history show.
- Long episodes of about an hour suit detailed, host-read product mentions.
- The website has Classes and Support pages, which points to listeners who pay for learning and creators.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- text reading with commentary, solo monologue, multi-part series
- Tone
- curious, dry
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website has a 'Support Us!' page and a 'Classes' page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Concerning the Murder and Miracles of Kenelm of Mercia' and 'Concerning More 8th-Century Visions of Hell' show medieval accounts of murder and hell.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.medievaldeathtrip.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id935794447 |
| RSS feed | www.medievaldeathtrip.com/?feed=podcast |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kormak's Saga (Part 3) | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 13 min |
| Kormak's Saga (Part 2) | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 37 min |
| Kormak's Saga (Part 1) | 2026-08-16 | 1 h 17 min |
| Concerning a Voyage to India via the Strait of Hormuz | 2026-07-03 | 54 min |
| Concerning Seizure and Possession (Part 2): Medieval Methods | 2026-06-07 | 1 h 6 min |
| Concerning Seizure and Possession (Part 1): The Greek Tradition | 2026-04-30 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 40 days.
A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts
About Medieval Death Trip
Medieval Death Trip is a podcast that, per its website, presents interesting passages from medieval primary sources, such as murders, marvels, curses and creatures. Each selection gets a bit of commentary, while the text itself is given time to convey its voice. The feed lists Patrick Lane as owner, and the website's about page is written in the first person. Recent episodes include a multi-part series on Kormak's Saga and episodes on St. Winefred and the Voyage of the Ui Corra.
The feed lists 131 episodes since 2014, with a recent gap of about 40 days between episodes and a median length of about 57 minutes. The website says it aims for an episode every two weeks, with occasional gaps. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average from 271 ratings. We estimate 3,000 to 9,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence. No sponsors appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $50 to $230 per episode. It suits books, courses and games for listeners interested in history and literature.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Medieval Death Trip can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Medieval Death Trip
How much does Medieval Death Trip charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $50 to $230 per episode, based on an estimated 3,000 to 9,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish rates or download numbers.
What is Medieval Death Trip about?
It is a podcast that presents passages from medieval primary sources, including sagas, saints' lives and accounts of marvels and murders, with commentary that lets each text keep its own voice and tone.
How do I contact Medieval Death Trip about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, without a separate outreach step.
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