Softcore History
Softcore History is a comedy history podcast hosted by Dan Regester and Rob Fox, joined by a weekly guest, covering offbeat and often scandalous episodes of the past. It has 327 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically about 66 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Engaged history fans, 1,168 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars
- Weekly episodes of about 66 minutes across 327 episodes give a stable, long-running slot
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,168 ratings, with 1,119 five-star reviews
- Host-read mid-roll format with two regular hosts and a rotating weekly guest
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, guest interview
- Tone
- irreverent, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Feed is flagged explicit, and titles such as "TV's Greatest Pervert" and "The King Addicted To Gooning" point to adult and graphic content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/softcore-history |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1477125714 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/BVLLC7487003296 |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Stabbing Ghost | The Amherst Mystery | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 14 min |
| Lizzie Borden Had An Axe | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 27 min |
| Will America Fall Like Rome? (ft. Jeremy Ryan Slate) | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 30 min |
| Combat Of The Thirty | 2026-09-21 | 53 min |
| The Time An Immigrant Took The President's Job | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 20 min |
| The Original Lindsay Clancy | 2026-09-07 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A podcast for the casual fan of history. The Wikipedia reader. The kids who grew up with a dad who watched the same 10 hours of World War II specials on The History Channel. Join Dan Regester, Rob Fox, and a weekly guest as they tastefully insert themselves into the past. The only thing we don’t show is our research.
About Softcore History
Softcore History is a comedy history podcast hosted by Dan Regester and Rob Fox, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode uses a weekly guest to retell offbeat historical stories with an irreverent tone, and the feed describes the show as made for casual history fans. The show has published 327 episodes on a weekly cadence since August 2020, with a median episode length of about 66 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,168 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, 1,119 of them five-star. Listener estimates are based on rating volume and show signals, not published download figures: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with a majority of listeners likely in the United States. Named sponsors are not visible in the feed.
Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, a range derived from Starbooked's standard rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. The show suits history, education and entertainment brands whose audiences are comfortable with adult humor.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Softcore History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Softcore History
How much does Softcore History charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The final price depends on the booking terms agreed with the show.
What is Softcore History about?
Softcore History is a comedy history podcast hosted by Dan Regester and Rob Fox with a weekly guest. Episodes cover offbeat and often adult-themed stories from the past, told in an irreverent style.
How do I contact Softcore History 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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