Rex Factor
Rex Factor is an episodic history podcast reviewing the kings and queens of England and Scotland, from Anglo-Saxon rulers onward. The show has 323 episodes, releases roughly every two weeks, and runs about 66 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll (estimated).
Long-running British monarchy show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 323 episodes since 2010 with an Apple rating of 4.8 from 945 ratings
- Episodes average about 66 minutes, giving room for extended host-read segments
- Audience is drawn to British royal and medieval history, a natural fit for heritage and education brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, co-hosted discussion, live recording
- Tone
- fun, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover medieval kings and battles, such as 'Battle of the Champions (Live at Ludlow 2025)' and 'Harald Hardrada: Review', with no explicit flag; violence is historical and discussed in a documentary register.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.rexfactorpodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id389246402 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT5291067453 |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S4.10 William Adelin | 2026-10-09 | 51 min |
| S4.09 Robert Curthose | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 14 min |
| Right to Reply 11: Anglo-Saxon Nearly Monarchs | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 16 min |
| Eleanor Parker: The Last Anglo-Saxons | 2026-08-14 | 1 h 4 min |
| Tom Licence on 1066 | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 19 min |
| S4.08 Edgar the Ætheling | 2026-07-17 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Rex Factor is a fun podcast reviewing all the kings & queens of England & Scotland.
About Rex Factor
Rex Factor is an episodic history podcast that reviews the kings and queens of England and Scotland, moving chronologically through Anglo-Saxon and Norman rulers and their successors. The feed lists 323 episodes, first released in August 2010, with a current cadence of about every two weeks and a median episode length of roughly 66 minutes. The show is published on Megaphone and the website at rexfactorpodcast.com describes it as the home of the podcast.
The host is not named in the dossier, so the show is best described by its feed and website. Apple Podcasts shows 945 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which points to a dedicated listener base. Listener size is an estimate, not a published figure: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United Kingdom and the United States. No sponsors are seen in the feed.
At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode. That suits heritage, education and book brands looking for an engaged history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Rex Factor can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Rex Factor
How much does Rex Factor charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Rex Factor has no published rates. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the $40 to $200 range per episode on Starbooked's standard rate.
What is Rex Factor about?
Rex Factor is a history podcast reviewing the kings and queens of England and Scotland, from the Anglo-Saxon period onward. It runs about every two weeks with episodes around an hour long.
How do I contact Rex Factor 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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