Poured Over, hosted by bookseller Miwa Messer and published by Barnes & Noble, features author interviews and book recommendations for readers. The show has 762 episodes released Tuesdays and Thursdays, with bonus Saturday episodes. Typical length is about 53 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged book lovers hear author interviews and new reading picks twice weekly
- 762 episodes with a steady Tuesday and Thursday cadence build a long, reliable listening habit.
- Author interviews with major names like John Grisham and Barbara Kingsolver attract attentive, book-buying listeners.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 345 ratings shows a loyal audience that trusts the host's recommendations.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- author interview, candid conversation, book recommendations
- Tone
- curious, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Barnes & Noble
- Categories promoted
- books
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Barnes & Noble, its own retailer, and the description promotes book recommendations.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover novels and nonfiction such as 'Man in the Mirror' and 'American Scoundrel' with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bn.com/PouredOverPod |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1567969228 |
| RSS feed | pouredover.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Garmus on PECK & PECK | 2026-10-17 | 50 min |
| Elizabeth Kostova on MYSTERY PLAY | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| Jason Rekulak on LOOK WHAT THE CAT DRAGGED IN | 2026-10-15 | 49 min |
| Anand Giridharadas on MAN IN THE MIRROR | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 4 min |
| Deesha Philyaw on THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE FIRST LADY FREEMAN | 2026-10-10 | 50 min |
| Barbara Kingsolver on PARTITA | 2026-10-08 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Poured Over is a show for readers who pore over details, obsess over sentences and ideas and stories and characters; readers who ask a lot of questions, just like Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer, a career bookseller who's always reading. Follow us here for surprising riffs, candid conversations, a few laughs, and lots of great book recommendations from big name authors and authors on their way to…
About Poured Over
Poured Over is a book podcast hosted by bookseller Miwa Messer and published by Barnes & Noble. According to the show's feed and website at bn.com, each episode features a conversation with an author about their latest work, along with surprising riffs and a range of book recommendations for readers who like to dig into characters and ideas. The show has 762 episodes, released on Tuesdays and Thursdays with occasional Saturday bonus episodes, and typical episodes run about 53 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.5 average from 345 ratings.
Listeners are likely to be adult readers with an interest in literary fiction and nonfiction. These audience details are estimates based on the rating count and show profile, not reported figures. The feed names no sponsors, and the publisher is the retailer itself, so the show carries no visible third-party ads.
Estimated downloads sit between 5,000 and 25,000 per episode, which would support a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Publishers, book brands and gift or reading-subscription companies are the most natural sponsors for this audience, according to the show's focus on book discovery.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Poured Over can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Poured Over
How much does Poured Over charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and the sponsorship package.
What is Poured Over about?
Poured Over is a book podcast hosted by Miwa Messer, featuring author interviews, candid conversations and book recommendations from big-name and emerging writers.
How do I contact Poured Over 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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