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Pop Culture Preservation Society

Hosted by Carolyn, Kristin, Michelle

Pop Culture Preservation Society is a Gen X nostalgia podcast hosted by Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle, covering the crushes, clothes, movies, music and toys of childhood. It has 297 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a suggested sponsorship rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Pop Culture Preservation Society

Loyal Gen X listeners tuning in weekly for nostalgia from the 1970s and 1980s

  • Weekly episodes of roughly an hour build a steady, returning audience across 297 episodes
  • Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode among an older, Gen X-heavy listenership
  • Themes of childhood memory suit brands selling heritage, collectibles, retro and family-oriented products
Best forretro and heritage brand awarenesscollectibles and nostalgia productsstreaming and entertainment launches tied to classic titles
Watch forAudience is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, and the explicit flag is set on the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Movies25%
Television25%
Music20%
Books and Literature10%
Toys and Games10%
Fashion and Style10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, themed episode
Tone
playful, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 440 Apple ratings places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000 per episode), with a weekly cadence, a 297-episode back catalogue and a Podcast Index popularity of 7 supporting the mid-range.
Audience asks aboutWhich 1970s and 1980s shows and movies defined Gen X childhoodWhat were the trends, toys and fashions of growing up in the 1980sHow do nostalgic memories affect well-being
Age
5%18-24
10%25-34
35%35-44
50%45+
Gender
70%women
30%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, though episode titles show no clear explicit content, and the show covers films and TV from the 1970s and 1980s.

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

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Pop Culture Preservation Society is a podcast dedicated to preserving and elevating the unsung pop culture nuggets of the classic Gen X childhood. Were you there when Marcia broke her nose? Tiger Beat delivered the news? And John Travolta was stuck in that plastic bubble? Then this is the podcast for you! Join enthusiastic fangirls Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle — die-hard members of the Big…
Pop Culture Preservation Society's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Pop Culture Preservation Society

Pop Culture Preservation Society is a nostalgia podcast hosted by Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle, who discuss the crushes, clothes, books, movies, songs, television and toys of the Gen X childhood. The show publishes weekly episodes of roughly 50 to 80 minutes in a co-hosted, conversational format, and has released 297 episodes since November 2020. The show's RedCircle page and Apple Podcasts listing describe its focus on pop culture memories and their link to well-being.

According to Apple Podcasts, the show has 440 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates rather than published data: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, with an audience estimated to skew toward listeners aged 35 and over and toward women. No sponsors were seen in the feed. Estimated rates run from $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits retro, heritage and collectibles brands.

Brands seeking a dedicated nostalgia audience should consider this show. Entertainment launches tied to classic titles and products aimed at Gen X buyers are natural fits.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pop Culture Preservation Society can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Pop Culture Preservation Society

How much does Pop Culture Preservation Society charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Pop Culture Preservation Society about?

The show is a weekly nostalgia podcast hosted by Carolyn, Kristin and Michelle. It covers the movies, television, music, toys and fashion of the Gen X childhood, and discusses how nostalgia affects well-being.

How do I contact Pop Culture Preservation Society 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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