Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
Outward, Slate's LGBTQ podcast, is a monthly salon on queer culture, politics and community issues, with hosts and guests. The show has 181 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 47 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged LGBTQ audience on a high-production Slate show with a Peabody-recognized series
- Weekly episodes over eight years, with 181 episodes and an Apple rating of 4.1 from 235 ratings.
- Recent series 'When We All Get to Heaven' won a Peabody Award and drew a finalist nod at the Signal Listener's Choice Awards.
- Median episode length near 47 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, multi-part series, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- thoughtful, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SlateSlate Plus
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website promotes Slate Plus, the publisher's own subscription.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and episodes cover sexuality, AIDS and political rollbacks such as 'Understanding Iowa's Rollback of Trans Protections'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | slate.com/podcasts/outward |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1425950706 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/695ea6f6a32e86d7758… |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| When We All Get to Heaven: 2026 Signal Listener's Choice Award Finalis | 2026-10-09 | 2 min |
| So Long Outward, Long Live the Gay Agenda! | 2026-06-24 | 1 h 8 min |
| When We All Get to Heaven Just Won a Peabody Award! | 2026-04-24 | 2 min |
| Beyond Gay Marriage | 2026-01-23 | 60 min |
| A Postlude for 'When We All Get to Heaven' | 2025-12-17 | 30 min |
| 10: AIDS Isn’t Over | When We All Get to Heaven | 2025-12-10 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
Outward is Slate's queer podcast, a monthly salon in which hosts and guests discuss LGBTQ culture and politics, as described in the show's feed and on the Slate website. The show has 181 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 47 minutes. Recent series include 'When We All Get to Heaven', which the website says won a Peabody Award.
The show is published by Slate Podcasts and hosted on Acast, with a Slate Plus subscription promoted on its website. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.1 average rating from 235 ratings. The audience is estimated, not published, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking adults in the United States.
No third-party sponsors were found in the feed, so the show suits brands with LGBTQ-relevant campaigns. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $630 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
How much does Outward 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 roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Outward about?
Outward is Slate's queer podcast, a monthly salon on LGBTQ culture, politics and community issues, featuring hosts and guests. It has 181 episodes and a median episode length of about 47 minutes.
How do I contact Outward 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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