My Grandma's Diaries, hosted by Liz Duren, reads aloud the diaries of Elisabeth Hartsell covering 1931 to 1942, from the Great Depression through the start of World War II. The show has 134 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A weekly reading of a 1930s teenage girl's diary, with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 484 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, with 454 five-star reviews
- Consistent weekly cadence across 134 episodes since April 2023
- Audience of history and literature listeners in a calm, family-friendly setting
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo reading, serial
- Tone
- nostalgic, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Chandler's Drugs' and 'The Coke Bottle Incident' reference historical events in a light tone, and the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | mygrandmasdiaries.buzzsprout.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1685561824 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/651702d2d199600011a… |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 125: Theatre Queen | 2026-10-06 | 46 min |
| 124: The Coke Bottle Incident | 2026-09-22 | 46 min |
| 123: Bond, School Bond | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 12 min |
| 122: A new Grandbaby | 2026-09-01 | 56 min |
| 121: Life in Marble Hill | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 2 min |
| 120: Mayor Hopkins | 2026-08-12 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join us every Tuesday as we read Elisabeth Hartsell's diaries spanning from 1931-1942. She will come of age in the midst of the Great Depression and see the start of World War 2. In the meantime she will live the life of a young girl, meeting friends and finding true love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About My Grandma's Diaries
My Grandma's Diaries is a weekly serial that reads the diaries of Elisabeth Hartsell, covering 1931 to 1942, from the Great Depression through the start of World War II. Hosted by Liz Duren, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts listing, the show has released 134 episodes since April 2023, typically about 57 minutes each. The feed is hosted on Acast and the show's website is hosted on Buzzsprout.
Apple Podcasts shows 484 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Based on those ratings and the show's age and cadence, its audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward listeners over 45 and toward history and literature readers. These figures are estimates, not reported downloads. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. This fits heritage, book, and history brands looking for a dedicated, older audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the show website, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. My Grandma's Diaries can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about My Grandma's Diaries
How much does My Grandma's Diaries charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. The show has no published rate card in the dossier, so the final price should be confirmed with the host.
What is My Grandma's Diaries about?
The show reads the diaries of Elisabeth Hartsell from 1931 to 1942, covering the Great Depression, her coming of age, and the start of World War II. New episodes are released roughly weekly.
How do I contact My Grandma's Diaries about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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