Print Run Podcast, hosted by Erik Hane and Laura Zats, examines the book and publishing industries, including writing trends, publisher economics and the cultural role of books. It has 194 episodes with a cadence of roughly one episode every five weeks, typical length around 49 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple rating of 4.8 from 311 ratings stands out.
Engaged book-industry listeners who trust a candid, long-running publishing podcast
- 194 episodes since 2016 with a 4.8 Apple rating from 311 ratings
- Audience of writers, publishing workers and serious readers
- Host-read format suits book, literary and writing-tool brands
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Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, themed episode
- Tone
- irreverent, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.printrunpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1159396548 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/PrintRunPodcast |
Benchmark score: 24 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 189—Scams! New York! Miscellany! | 2026-08-21 | 44 min |
| Episode 188—The Red-flagisode | 2026-07-13 | 47 min |
| Episode 187—Goblins in the Source Code | 2026-06-12 | 57 min |
| Episode 186—Middlemen, featuring Laura B. McGrath | 2026-05-06 | 1 h 2 min |
| Episode 185—Mahjong on the Telephone | 2026-04-16 | 42 min |
| Episode 184—The Hanger Games | 2026-02-27 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 59 days ago, a new one about every 35 days.
Print Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writing industries that too often are glossed over by conventional wisdom, institutional optimism, and false seriousness. We’re book people, and we want to examine the questions that lie at the heart of that life: why do books, specifically, matter? In a…
About Print Run Podcast
Print Run Podcast is hosted by Erik Hane and Laura Zats and covers the book and writing industries, from writer queries and publisher economics to the cultural place of books in a digital world. The feed lists 194 episodes since September 2016, released on a cadence of about one every five weeks, with a typical runtime of roughly 49 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 311 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on those ratings and the show's age, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show appears to run without advertising.
A host-read mid-roll sponsorship would be estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on that audience range. Publishers, writing tool makers and literary services are the most natural fits for an audience of book industry insiders and committed readers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Print Run Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Print Run Podcast
How much does Print Run Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the sponsor and the campaign.
What is Print Run Podcast about?
Print Run Podcast is hosted by Erik Hane and Laura Zats and discusses the book and writing industries, including publishing economics, writer queries, literary trends and the cultural role of books.
How do I contact Print Run Podcast 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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