Past Lives, hosted by Patrick Wyman, is a weekly history podcast that focuses on the lived experiences of ordinary people, including peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers and the enslaved, from the Stone Age to the near-present. The show has 48 episodes, typical runs of 28 to 30 minutes, and an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Sponsorship rate is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged history listeners drawn to everyday lives of the past
- Weekly episodes of about 30 minutes focused on ordinary people across eras.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 236 ratings, suggesting an engaged, loyal audience.
- Interviews with academics such as Andrew Pettegree and Peter Mancall add credibility.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- informative, accessible
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 28 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding is through Patreon (the feed links to a Patreon collection and public RSS), with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover human sacrifice, bog bodies and a Roman lion attack, which are historical violence presented educationally; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/collection/1792041 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1852618120 |
| RSS feed | www.patreon.com/public-rss/2554997?show=1792041 |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Selling Books from the Dawn of Print to the Twenty-First Century: Inte | 2026-10-14 | 37 min |
| Leprosy, Plague, and Life in Anglo-Saxon England | 2026-10-07 | 27 min |
| The Man with a Knife for a Hand (Lombard Italy, Late 6th Century) | 2026-09-30 | 31 min |
| Xin Zhui, the Best-Preserved Mummy of All Time | 2026-09-23 | 26 min |
| How Do You Get Bitten by a Lion in Roman York? | 2026-09-16 | 29 min |
| The Siberian Ice Maiden and the Scythian World | 2026-09-09 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
History is built by people like you, and Past Lives is here to bring their stories to life. Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people in the past, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers, and the enslaved are far too often overlooked in favor of kings, generals, and politicians; not here. On Past Lives, we keep the focus…
About Past Lives
Past Lives is a weekly history podcast hosted by Patrick Wyman, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. Each episode focuses on the lived experiences of real people in the past, such as peasants, laborers, artisans, merchants, soldiers and the enslaved, from the Stone Age to the near-present. Recent episodes include interviews with historians and topics like bog bodies, Shang dynasty sacrifices and workers of Deir el-Medina.
The show has 48 episodes released roughly every seven days, with typical runs of about 28 to 30 minutes. It is listed on Apple Podcasts with 236 ratings and an average of 4.8, and funding is handled through Patreon rather than traded sponsorships. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience that skews toward adults aged 35 and over.
The show has no sponsors seen in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. It suits book publishers, education and travel brands seeking an engaged history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Past Lives can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Past Lives
How much does Past Lives 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. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.
What is Past Lives about?
Past Lives is a weekly history podcast hosted by Patrick Wyman that focuses on the everyday lives of real people across eras, from the Stone Age to the near-present, including peasants, laborers and soldiers.
How do I contact Past Lives 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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