Plodding Through The Presidents
Plodding Through The Presidents is a history podcast hosted by Howard Dorre and Jessica Dorre that covers lesser-known stories of the early American presidents, including myths, scandals and family drama. The show has 102 episodes, released roughly every 16 days, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its irreverent, comedic tone with marital banter.
Irreverent early-presidents history from a married co-hosted duo with an award
- Named Best History Podcast at the Discover Pods Awards 2025, per the show description.
- Apple Podcasts shows 361 ratings averaging 4.2 stars, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- A consistent catalogue of 102 episodes with 41-minute median runs suits a relaxed, host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, interview, bonus episode
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 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
The feed carries an explicit flag, and the show's comedic history framing covers scandals and historical violence in a light tone.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ploddingthroughthepresidents.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1496733439 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML7069797889 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Slow Murder of the White House | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 1 min |
| The Declaration of John Adams | 2026-07-03 | 37 min |
| Encore: The Peacemaker and the Cradle Robber | 2026-06-08 | 1 h 8 min |
| How Taft Got Stuck in the Bathtub | 2026-04-09 | 30 min |
| In Pursuit of a Rising Sun | 2026-02-17 | 45 min |
| Season 7 Trailer | 2026-02-15 | 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 16 days.
Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families, with a dash of marital banter. Best History Podcast, Discover Pods Awards, 2025.
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About Plodding Through The Presidents
Plodding Through The Presidents is a history podcast hosted by Howard Dorre, a history blogger, and his wife Jessica Dorre. According to the show's website and feed, the show digs into the myths, mysteries, scandals and drama of the early American presidents and their families, with an irreverent tone and marital banter. It has 102 episodes released roughly every 16 days, with a median episode length of about 41 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 361 ratings averaging 4.2 stars, and the show description cites a Best History Podcast award at the Discover Pods Awards 2025. The show's own description and feed describe its listeners as history enthusiasts who enjoy comedy; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors are named in the feed.
An estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode suggests a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode, which would suit history-related and educational brands looking for a steady, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Plodding Through The Presidents can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Plodding Through The Presidents
How much does Plodding Through The Presidents charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed placement and terms.
What is Plodding Through The Presidents about?
It is a history podcast hosted by Howard and Jessica Dorre that explores lesser-known stories, myths and scandals of the early American presidents, with an irreverent and comedic tone.
How do I contact Plodding Through The Presidents about sponsoring an episode?
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