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Slow German

Podcast · slowgerman.com · DE
Hosted by Annik Rubens

Slow German is a German-language podcast hosted by Annik Rubens, with the show covering everyday German life, society, history and culture for learners. It has 300 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 10 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Slow German

Reach engaged German learners through a 17-year-old show with a loyal rating base

  • 425 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average indicate a committed listener base.
  • 300 episodes with transcripts give sponsor messages a long, searchable archive.
  • Median episode length of about 10 minutes suits short host-read spots.
Best forlanguage learning appstravel and study abroad servicesGerman course providers
Watch forAudience is German-learning focused and the show carries a strong educational tone, so ads must be relevant and understated.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Education45%
Society & Culture35%
Travel20%
Formats
solo monologue, transcript-supported narrative
Tone
slow, educational
Language
German
Production
Home recording
Typical length
9 to 14 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 425 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 for a 5-plus-year show, shifted down a band for the long-running age) combined with 300 episodes, a biweekly cadence and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutHow to improve German listening comprehensionWhat daily life in Germany is likeWhich German customs or history topics are explained
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇩🇪 Germany35%
🇺🇸 United States20%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
LanguagesGerman 60%English 40%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The feed lists a Patreon funding link and the website promotes a premium podcast with learning materials and a podcast shop.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Recent titles cover topics such as conscription, social media rules and the Justice system, with no explicit flags in the feed.

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: 68 / 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 marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

In this podcast, German podcaster Annik Rubens talks slowly about topics of everyday German life, from beergardens to recycling. More information and Premium Podcast with learning materials on Slow German at www.slowgerman.com. You can read the complete transcript of each episode on this internet-site or in the ID3-Tags.
Slow German's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Slow German

Slow German is a German-language podcast hosted by Annik Rubens, who describes herself on the website as a radio and online media professional based in Munich. Each episode explores a topic from everyday German life, society, history or travel, spoken slowly for learners, with a PDF transcript available for free. The show has 300 episodes and releases roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about ten minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 425 ratings and a 4.7 average. Based on these signals the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, largely German learners and people interested in German culture; these figures are estimates, not published numbers. The feed and website show no visible sponsors, and the show is funded through Patreon and a premium learning subscription.

A host-read mid-roll spot is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, depending on the audience estimate. Language schools, learning apps and travel brands that serve German learners are the most natural fit for this show.

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

Questions about Slow German

How much does Slow German charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the host.

What is Slow German about?

Slow German is a German-language podcast by Annik Rubens that explains everyday German life, society, history and travel, spoken slowly for learners. Transcripts are available for each episode.

How do I contact Slow German about sponsoring an episode?

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