Midnight Library of Baseball
Midnight Library of Baseball, hosted by Ben Orlando, is a documentary-style baseball history show covering iconic players, forgotten figures and the making of Field of Dreams. It has 96 episodes published roughly weekly, typically 25 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reflective baseball history with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 213 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
- Long-form narrative episodes of about 38 minutes suit a host-read message that gets full attention.
- Season-based storytelling on baseball, radio and television history attracts engaged sports fans.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, documentary series, long-form interview
- Tone
- reflective, calm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Feed lists a Podbean patron funding link (Support This Podcast) and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover baseball history such as the Black Sox Scandal and show no explicit flags, so the content is family-friendly.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | midnightlibraryofbaseball.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1715136329 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/midnightlibraryofbaseball/feed.… |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| E5: Jim Creighton Lives? | 2026-10-16 | 30 min |
| In Search of the White Whale: A Talk With Brian Gaffney | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 3 min |
| E4: An Instruction Manual On How To Destroy Hitters | 2026-10-01 | 42 min |
| E3: The Lightning-Fast Game Called Baseball | 2026-09-24 | 29 min |
| E2: The Day The Pitcher Defied The Game | 2026-09-17 | 36 min |
| E1: The Conspiracy | 2026-09-10 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Midnight Library of Baseball is a documentary-style baseball history podcast for listeners who want something deeper, quieter, and more reflective than the typical sports show. Hosted by Ben Orlando, the series blends immersive storytelling with deep research to explore the game’s most iconic figures, like Babe Ruth, Roger Maris, and Honus Wagner, alongside forgotten players and unlikely stories…
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About Midnight Library of Baseball
Midnight Library of Baseball is a documentary-style baseball history podcast hosted by Ben Orlando, according to the show feed and its Podbean page. The show uses calm, narrative storytelling to cover famous figures such as Babe Ruth and Roger Maris, forgotten players, the making of Field of Dreams, the Black Sox Scandal and the evolution of baseball on radio and television.
The show has published 96 episodes since November 2023, with a recent cadence of about one episode every 7 to 8 days and a median length of roughly 38 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 213 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Audience figures are estimates, and the listeners are likely to be baseball history fans, mostly American adults over 35.
The feed shows no sponsors so far, with a Podbean patron funding link as the only commercial element. Its estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode suit a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, aimed at sports equipment, collectibles or sports media brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Midnight Library of Baseball can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Midnight Library of Baseball
How much does Midnight Library of Baseball charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads with a $40 minimum. Rates are estimates, not published by the show.
What is Midnight Library of Baseball about?
Midnight Library of Baseball is a documentary-style baseball history podcast hosted by Ben Orlando. It covers famous players, forgotten stories, the making of Field of Dreams and the history of baseball on radio and television.
How do I contact Midnight Library of Baseball about sponsoring an episode?
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