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Science of Reading: The Podcast

Podcast · www.amplify.com · EN
Hosted by Susan Lambert, Sarah Brown, Matthew Burns, Joan Schumann

Science of Reading: The Podcast, hosted by Susan Lambert, Ed.D., and published by Amplify Education, covers early and adolescent reading research for educators. It runs 198 episodes on a semimonthly cadence, typically 45 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Science of Reading: The Podcast

Reach educators actively researching literacy instruction across 198 episodes

  • Episodes feature named researchers with doctorates discussing evidence-based reading instruction
  • Audience is primarily educators and literacy specialists, a professional buying segment
  • Semimonthly cadence and 45 to 50 minute episodes allow sustained host-read placements
Best foreducation productsteacher professional developmentliteracy tools
Watch forThe publisher is an education company, so competitive curriculum sponsors may be sensitive to placement.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Education85%
Science10%
Health & Fitness5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, season special, narrative series
Tone
informative, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 646 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), with the show's 198-episode catalogue and a publisher backing it.
Audience asks aboutHow to implement MTSS in the classroomWhat the science of reading says about comprehensionHow to support adolescent readers and dyslexia
Age
5%18-24
25%25-34
35%35-44
35%45+
Gender
70%women
30%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Amplify Education
Categories promoted
K-12 curriculum and assessment
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Amplify Education, its own curriculum provider, and the website describes K-12 curriculum and assessments.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover reading instruction, assessment and MTSS with no flagged content; the feed is not explicit.

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

Benchmark score: 79 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.
Science of Reading: The Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Science of Reading: The Podcast

Science of Reading: The Podcast is hosted by Susan Lambert, Ed.D., and published by Amplify Education, a K-12 curriculum provider according to its website. The show runs 198 episodes on a semimonthly cadence, with episodes typically 40 to 50 minutes long. Its Apple Podcasts listing carries 646 ratings with an average of 4.5, according to Apple Podcasts.

Each episode is a conversation between the host and a researcher or practitioner on topics such as MTSS, adolescent literacy, assessment and comprehension. Listeners are most likely educators and literacy specialists; these are estimates, not measured figures, with an estimated audience of roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, and the publisher's own curriculum is the main commercial link.

A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode based on estimated downloads. Education product makers and professional development providers are the most natural fit for this audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Science of Reading: The Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Science of Reading: The Podcast

How much does Science of Reading: The Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated downloads are about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates depend on the final audience count and placement, and should be confirmed with the show.

What is Science of Reading: The Podcast about?

The show covers early and adolescent reading research, with conversations between host Susan Lambert, Ed.D., and researchers and practitioners. Topics include MTSS, assessment, comprehension and dyslexia.

How do I contact Science of Reading: The Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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