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Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History

Podcast · www.neiloliver.com · GB · EN
Hosted by Neil Oliver

Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History is a weekly news and commentary show from Fat Belly Films hosted by Neil Oliver, a broadcaster known for history programming. It has 431 episodes since May 2020, updated about every 2.8 days, with a median length near 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll (estimate).

Why brands sponsor Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History

Long-running UK news commentary show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 431 episodes with updates roughly every three days, giving steady placement inventory.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 230 ratings, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Titles and description show a strong focus on UK current affairs and history.
Best fordirect response offerssubscription and membership productsbooks and history-related products
Watch forPolitically charged, alarmist tone; brand-safety review is recommended before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News & Politics70%
Books & Literature15%
Education15%
Formats
solo monologue, commentary, interview
Tone
provocative, alarmist
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
14 to 25 minutes, occasional 55 to 77 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 230 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band shifted up for a show under two years old on the Apple scale, plus 431 episodes, daily-updated Apple listing, Acast hosting and a top popularity bucket of 9).
Audience asks aboutWhat is the host's view on current political events?How do the government and institutions respond to crises?What are the historical parallels to today?
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom70%
🇮🇪 Ireland10%
🇺🇸 United States10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon funding link appears in the description; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Recent titles use alarmist political and violence-related language ('DICTATORS', 'WAR', 'REVOLUTION', 'MURDER!'), so brand-safety review is recommended before any placement.

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: 45 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence11 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.

Weekly News & Comment Useful links: Neil Oliver on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/neiloliver Neil Oliver Website - https://www.neiloliver.com/ Series Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletter Podcast series – all the usual providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-isles Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British Isles & Neil…
Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History

Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History is a news and comment podcast produced by Fat Belly Films and hosted by Neil Oliver, according to the feed and the show's website. The show has 431 episodes, with new releases about every 2.8 days and a median episode length of roughly 26 minutes; Apple Podcasts lists a 4.9 average rating from 230 ratings.

The show covers UK and wider current affairs, politics and history, with an alarmist, commentary-led format. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older UK listeners. Patreon is linked for supporters; no sponsors were seen in the feed.

Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll. The show suits direct response, subscription and history-related brands that are comfortable with a politically charged context.

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

Questions about Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History

How much does Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History about?

It is a weekly news and commentary show covering UK politics, current affairs and history, hosted by Neil Oliver and produced by Fat Belly Films.

How do I contact Neil Oliver: News, Interviews, History about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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