Once Upon A Gene is hosted by Effie Parks, a parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome. The show covers rare disease parenting, caregiver wellbeing and interviews with families and researchers. It has 363 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
A rare disease parenting show with a highly engaged, five-star Apple audience
- 281 Apple ratings with a 5.0 average signal a loyal, responsive listener base.
- Weekly-to-biweekly episodes of about 41 minutes give a sponsor steady, long-running exposure.
- Listeners are caregivers of children with medical needs, a highly specific audience for relevant products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- warm, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 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 cover medical diagnoses, caregiving and faith; no explicit flag is set and no concerning content appears in titles.
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 | effieparks.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1485249347 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/once-upon-a-gene |
Benchmark score: 63 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| ONCE UPON A GENE- EPISODE #281: Making Memories: A Mom of a Daughter w | 2026-10-08 | 39 min |
| ONCE UPON A GENE- EPISODE #280: Comparing Our Kids: Guilt, Milestones, | 2026-10-01 | 22 min |
| ONCE UPON A GENE- EPISODE 279: Falling Into Place: A Pocket Bible of W | 2026-09-24 | 34 min |
| ONCE UPON A GENE –EPISODE 278: His Son Was Diagnosed with Congenital A | 2026-07-09 | 37 min |
| ONCE UPON A GENE – EPISODE 277: A Mother’s Son Was Diagnosed with the | 2026-07-02 | 41 min |
| ONCE UPON A GENE – EPISODE 276: His Two Sons Were Diagnosed with Coats | 2026-06-11 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of…
About Once Upon A Gene
Once Upon A Gene is a podcast hosted by Effie Parks, who shares her experience as a parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, according to the show's description on its feed and website. The show covers rare disease parenting, caregiver wellbeing and conversations with families, clinicians and researchers. It has released 363 episodes, roughly every 14 days, with a typical length of about 41 minutes, according to the RSS feed.
The show holds 281 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 5.0 average, per Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not published: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode based on ratings and show size. No sponsors appear in the feed or description.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits caregiver products, medical equipment and family wellness brands seeking a focused, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Once Upon A Gene can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Once Upon A Gene
How much does Once Upon A Gene charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is Once Upon A Gene about?
The show covers parenting a child with a rare genetic condition, caregiver wellbeing and interviews with families, clinicians and researchers. Episodes run about 41 minutes.
How do I contact Once Upon A Gene 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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