Radio Diaries, hosted and produced by Joe Richman and team, presents first-person diaries, sound portraits and hidden chapters of history. The show has 273 episodes, roughly biweekly, with a median length of about 16 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Award-winning documentary audio with an engaged, reflective listenership
- Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman leads a 273-episode archive of first-person stories.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,242 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong signal of loyal listeners.
- Episodes run about 16 minutes median, giving room for a host-read mid-roll without disrupting the story.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, first-person diary, sound portrait, guest interview
- Tone
- intimate, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 12 to 47 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- RadiotopiaPRX
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names Radiotopia and PRX as network affiliations only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes such as 'Willie McGee and the Traveling Electric Chair' and 'Detained: The Last Columbia Protester' cover executions and detention, so violence and political content is flagged as medium.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.radiodiaries.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id207505466 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/radio-diaries |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Last Man on the Mountain | 2026-10-08 | 16 min |
| Signal Hill: What's Inside the Moon | 2026-09-17 | 47 min |
| Guest Spotlight: Phonograph | 2026-08-13 | 31 min |
| My Iron Lung: Remembering Martha Lillard | 2026-07-16 | 15 min |
| Soweto 1976 | 2026-06-16 | 16 min |
| 30 Years of Teenage Diaries | 2026-06-04 | 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 17 days.
First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
About Radio Diaries
Radio Diaries is a documentary podcast produced by Joe Richman and team, offering first-person diaries, sound portraits and hidden chapters of history. The feed lists 273 episodes, updated roughly every two weeks, with a median episode length of about 16 minutes. The show is part of Radiotopia from PRX.
The show's website describes Radio Diaries as an award-winning producer of intricate, sound-rich audio stories for public radio. Apple Podcasts shows 1,242 ratings with a 4.6 average. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing older and mostly American.
The feed shows no sponsors, only Radiotopia and PRX network affiliations. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode. Brands in education, publishing and cultural institutions are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Radio Diaries can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Radio Diaries
How much does Radio Diaries charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630. Rates are estimates from public data and may differ from the show's own pricing.
What is Radio Diaries about?
Radio Diaries presents first-person diaries, sound portraits and hidden chapters of history, from teenagers and prisoners to historical figures. It is produced by Joe Richman and team and is part of Radiotopia from PRX.
How do I contact Radio Diaries about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the contact details on the show's website as a starting point.
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