Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History, hosted by Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown for iHeartPodcasts, covers the weirdest stories from human history. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes, with new or classic episodes roughly every two days at around 34 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, so an estimated host-read mid-roll costs $360 to $1,500. Some episodes are themed series.
A long-running, high-production history show with a large, curious audience
- 4,521 Apple Podcasts ratings and about 1,000 episodes show a deep, durable catalog.
- Frequent releases, roughly every two days, give brands many ad slots.
- Episodes average about 34 minutes, with a light, humorous tone suited to host-read ads.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- witty, curious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 41 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names iHeartRadio as the producer.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Getting High with Ridiculous Crime: Reindeer Trips and Soothing Syrup' and 'Operation Northwoods' cover drugs and war, though the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/105-ridiculous-history-28… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1299826850 |
| RSS feed | omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-86… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC: Did the US Mafia actually start in New Orleans? | 2026-10-17 | 28 min |
| The Weird Afterlife of The Zombies | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| The Fascinating History of Fountain Pens | 2026-10-13 | 37 min |
| CLASSIC: Meet Albert Cashier, the Trans Man Who Fought for the Union i | 2026-10-10 | 28 min |
| Ridiculous Stuff We Didn't Get To in 2026, Part Two: Apple Trees, Ice | 2026-10-09 | 28 min |
| Ridiculous Stuff We Didn't Get To in 2026, Part Two: Apple Trees, Ice | 2026-10-08 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
About Ridiculous History
Ridiculous History is an iHeartPodcasts show hosted by Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown. According to the feed, it explores the weirdest stories from across human civilization, from a Soviet bomb squad to perpetual stew and fountain pens, with a humorous co-hosted tone.
The feed lists about 1,000 episodes since 2018, released roughly every two days, mixing new episodes with episodes marked CLASSIC. The median length is about 34 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 4,521 ratings at a 4.2 average. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode from that rating count. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so this is an estimate. No sponsors were found in the feed.
At Starbooked's rate rule, a host-read mid-roll is an estimated $360 to $1,500 per episode. It suits book publishers, subscription brands and education products aiming at curious general-interest listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ridiculous History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ridiculous History
How much does Ridiculous History charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,500 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 60,000 downloads. Actual pricing is set by iHeartPodcasts and may differ.
What is Ridiculous History about?
It is a podcast from iHeartRadio hosted by Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown. Episodes tell the weirdest, funniest and most brutal true stories from across the span of human history.
How do I contact Ridiculous History about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, which saves tracking down the right sales contact at the network.
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