Sound By Nature is an independent field-recording podcast by Kelly Rafuse, featuring natural sounds captured in wild areas of Northern California and beyond. It has 225 episodes released roughly every 19 to 20 days, with a median length of about 3 hours. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $90 per episode.
Ad-free nature soundscapes with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 437 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average, 85 percent of them five stars
- 225 episodes of long-running field recordings from Northern California
- Calm, low-distraction audio suited to relaxation and sleep audiences
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- field recording, ambient soundscape, bonus clips
- Tone
- calm, immersive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 2 to 8 hours
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The About page states the show is free from advertising, and the home page links to a Donate page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Nature field recordings with no explicit flag and no sensitive titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soundbynaturepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1445368869 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/7f22824/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 187: South Warner Wilderness- Amidst Quaking Aspens Near South Fork Em | 2026-09-29 | 8 h 0 min |
| 186: Russian Wilderness- Sugar Creek | 2026-07-23 | 7 h 30 min |
| 185: Summer Morning in the Salmon Mountains | 2026-07-01 | 3 h 1 min |
| 184: Marble Mountains Wilderness- Frogs at Summit Meadow Lake | 2026-06-06 | 3 h 6 min |
| 183: Breezy Spring Morning on the Trinity Divide | 2026-05-18 | 5 h 0 min |
| Bonus! Hermit Thrush in Trail Gulch | 2026-05-01 | 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.
Nature sounds for relaxation, stress relief, meditation, sleep, or whatever you like. Enjoy.
About Sound By Nature
Sound By Nature is an independently produced podcast by Kelly Rafuse, according to the show website, featuring field recordings from wild and scenic areas of Northern California and beyond. The website describes the recordings as long-running stereo captures free from advertising and loops, aimed at relaxation and natural listening.
The feed lists 225 episodes, released about every 19.5 days, with a median length of roughly three hours. Apple Podcasts shows 437 ratings with a 4.7 average. The audience estimate is 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure, and listeners are likely drawn to sleep, meditation and stress relief.
The show carries no sponsors and accepts listener donations instead. A host-read ad at the estimated audience would sit around $40 to $90 per episode, suited to wellness and outdoor brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sound By Nature can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sound By Nature
How much does Sound By Nature charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $90. The show currently carries no sponsors and is funded by listener donations.
What is Sound By Nature about?
Sound By Nature features long field recordings of natural sounds from Northern California and beyond. Episodes are designed for relaxation, meditation, sleep and natural listening, with no advertising or loops.
How do I contact Sound By Nature 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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