Reading Glasses
Reading Glasses, hosted by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara, covers reading habits, book organization, reading gadgets and bookish advice. The show has 493 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Engaged book lovers listen weekly to 493 episodes of reading advice
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,086 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of loyal listeners
- Weekly episodes of about 38 minutes give a steady, long-running placement window
- Segments on new books, reading gadgets and bookish problems suit publishers and reading accessories
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, recurring segments, guest interview
- Tone
- conversational, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is listed under Maximum Fun, a network that is named as the owner but no sponsor is named in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (value 1) and episode titles reference banned books and dystopian themes, with no graphic content signalled.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.maximumfun.org/shows/reading-glasses |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1246042223 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/SMcNunjG |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 484 - Most Anticipated Books for October! | 2026-10-15 | 40 min |
| Ep 483 - Banned Books Week - Being a Reader in a Dystopian Hellscape | 2026-10-08 | 38 min |
| Ep 482 - Dump ‘Em Out - When Good Books Peter Out | 2026-10-01 | 28 min |
| Ep 481 - Cozy Autumnal Books + GoodReads Friend Drama! | 2026-09-24 | 46 min |
| Ep 480 - How to Be a More Social Reader + Rebekah and David Ian McKend | 2026-09-17 | 46 min |
| Ep 479 - September Most Anticipated Books! + Mike Chen!! | 2026-09-10 | 60 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading…
About Reading Glasses
Reading Glasses is a weekly podcast hosted by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara, produced under the Maximum Fun network according to the feed. The show covers reading life, including tips for working through to-be-read piles, organizing bookshelves, reviewing reading gadgets and handling bookish problems such as reading slumps. Its 493 episodes date from June 2017, and the feed lists a median episode length of about 38 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,086 ratings with a 4.9 average. Based on these signals, the show's estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. These are estimates, not published figures. Listeners are likely book lovers who want reading advice and recommendations. No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show's commercial history is not documented.
An estimated mid-roll host-read rate is about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range and the $18 to $25 per 1,000 rule. Publishers, reading accessory makers and audiobook services are the most natural fits for this audience, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts data.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Reading Glasses can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Reading Glasses
How much does Reading Glasses charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, an estimated mid-roll host-read rate is about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show's actual rates are not published on Starbooked.
What is Reading Glasses about?
Reading Glasses is a weekly podcast hosted by Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara that covers reading habits, bookshelf organization, reading gadgets and advice on bookish problems.
How do I contact Reading Glasses 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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