Memoir Nation, hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, is a weekly writing podcast on memoir, personal writing, publishing trends and resources for writers. The show has 273 episodes since June 2021, with typical episodes running 40 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 12,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $300 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly memoir-writing audience with a highly rated, long-running show
- Hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, with 273 episodes since 2021
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 457 ratings, with listeners who are mostly writers
- Typical 40 to 50 minute episodes with a Book Alley segment recommending recent memoirs
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted conversation, author interview, book recommendations segment
- Tone
- warm, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover memoir, grief, trauma and social issues, with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-explicit.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/memoir-nation |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1411527439 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/memoir-nation |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| David Lauerstein on Truth-Telling as an Act of Defiance | 2026-10-12 | 32 min |
| Murray Hill on Purpose as a Lifeline | 2026-10-05 | 49 min |
| Ebony Walden on the Travel Memoir | 2026-09-28 | 46 min |
| Jessy Easton on Writing the Hard Thing | 2026-09-21 | 45 min |
| Terria Smith on How Our Adventures Shape Us | 2026-09-14 | 45 min |
| Captain Nia Gilliam on Monoculture Moments in Memoir | 2026-09-07 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey. Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and…
About Memoir Nation
Memoir Nation is a weekly writing podcast hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, covering memoir, personal writing, publishing trends and resources for writers. Its website describes the hosts as friends and colleagues who believe everyone's story matters, and the show grew out of the earlier Write-minded podcast launched in 2018. The feed lists 273 episodes at a weekly cadence, with typical episodes of 40 to 50 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 457 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, we estimate 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be writers and readers, mostly in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors or funding links.
At an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost roughly $90 to $300 per episode. This suits writing tools, editing services and book-related brands seeking a focused audience of memoirists.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Memoir Nation can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Memoir Nation
How much does Memoir Nation charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $300 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price.
What is Memoir Nation about?
Memoir Nation is a weekly podcast hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner about memoir, personal writing and publishing. Episodes feature author interviews and a Book Alley segment on recent memoirs.
How do I contact Memoir Nation 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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