People's History of Ideas Podcast
The People's History of Ideas Podcast, hosted by Matthew Rothwell, author of Transpacific Revolutionaries, explores the global history of rebellion and revolution, currently focused on the Chinese Revolution. The show has 137 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode. Its distinctive detail is its long-form archival treatment of 1920s Chinese Communist Party history.
Engaged history listeners following a deep, serialized study of the Chinese Revolution
- 157 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars indicate a highly satisfied, loyal listener base.
- 137 episodes published since 2019 give a long, consistent archive with a serial format.
- Interviews with China scholars such as Fabio Lanza add academic credibility.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- scholarly, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed carries a PayPal 'Support this Podcast' donation link and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover armed revolution and mutiny in historical context, including 'Winning Over Enemy Troops' and 'A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire', without explicit content flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | peopleshistoryofideas.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1466190791 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/350771.rss |
Benchmark score: 5 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Revolution in Beijing during the Great Leap Forward: An Intervie | 2026-08-07 | 1 h 24 min |
| Winning Over Enemy Troops: Mao’s Leninist Approach to Fomenting Mutiny | 2026-04-04 | 30 min |
| A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire (January 1930) (Part Two) | 2026-03-21 | 31 min |
| A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire (January 1930) (Part One) | 2026-03-14 | 23 min |
| How Brainwashing was Good and Maoist Propaganda was True: An Interview | 2026-03-07 | 58 min |
| Chen Duxiu Update (or, the Devil Makes Work for Idle Hands) (1929) | 2025-12-11 | 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 73 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
In this podcast, Matthew Rothwell, author of Transpacific Revolutionaries: The Chinese Revolution in Latin America, explores the global history of ideas related to rebellion and revolution. The main focus of this podcast for the near future will be on the history of the Chinese Revolution, going all the way back to its roots in the initial Chinese reactions to British imperialism during the Opium…
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About People's History of Ideas Podcast
The People's History of Ideas Podcast is hosted by Matthew Rothwell, author of Transpacific Revolutionaries: The Chinese Revolution in Latin America, according to the feed and the show's website. The show explores the global history of ideas related to rebellion and revolution, with a current focus on the Chinese Revolution, from British imperialism during the Opium War through to late twentieth-century diffusion. It publishes 137 episodes, with a release roughly every 14 days, and a median episode length of about 26 minutes, per the RSS feed.
Apple Podcasts lists 157 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Listener figures are not published, and the audience estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is an estimate based on rating volume and show size. Listeners appear to be academically minded history readers, though this is also an estimate. No sponsors were seen in the feed; the show relies on a PayPal support link.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys a single placement for a niche, engaged history audience. Books, university programs and educational publishers are the most natural fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. People's History of Ideas Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about People's History of Ideas Podcast
How much does People's History of Ideas Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the placement.
What is People's History of Ideas Podcast about?
The show explores the global history of ideas related to rebellion and revolution, with a current focus on the Chinese Revolution. It is hosted by Matthew Rothwell and publishes roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact People's History of Ideas Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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