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Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Hosted by Joshua Weilerstein

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast, hosted by Joshua Weilerstein, covers classical music for beginners and longtime listeners, with interviews, repertoire deep dives and era surveys. It has 299 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically around 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Loyal classical music listeners across nearly 300 episodes and a 4.9 Apple rating

  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,274 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5
  • Steady biweekly episodes of about 50 minutes give a predictable slot
  • Mixed audience of beginners and longtime classical listeners
Best forpremium audio equipmentconcert ticketing or streaming subscriptionsmusic education products
Watch forDownload figures are estimates, and the show's Patreon-sponsored episodes suggest listeners already support creators directly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music85%
Arts & Entertainment15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, episode series
Tone
educational, warm
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 2,274 maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), adjusted down for a show with 299 episodes and a 14-day cadence, with the top Podcast Index popularity bucket and Patreon-funded episodes as offsetting signals.
Audience asks aboutWhich recording of a symphony or sonata to start withHow a specific classical work was composed and why it mattersBeginner-friendly routes into classical music
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

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

Episode descriptions reference Patreon-sponsored episodes, and the feed lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent episodes cover orchestral repertoire, such as Chopin, Shostakovich and Liszt.

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: 86 / 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

EpisodeDateLength
Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2 (The One With the Funeral March)2026-10-1553 min
Gerald Finzi: Dies Natalis2026-10-0152 min
Shostakovich Symphony No. 62026-09-171 h 3 min
Grieg: Peer Gynt2026-09-031 h 8 min
Mozart Clarinet Concerto2026-08-2052 min
Bohuslav Martinu Symphony No. 12026-08-061 h 2 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every era of music. Classical music is absolutely for everyone, so let's start listening!…
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast is hosted by Joshua Weilerstein and covers classical music for listeners at every level, from first-time explorers to lifelong fans. Episodes combine interviews with artists, in-depth looks at individual works and surveys of musical eras. The feed lists 299 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median running time of roughly 51 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 2,274 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the show's own description says earlier seasons are being re-recorded for better sound. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing older and English-speaking. No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed, though Patreon-sponsored episodes are referenced.

At an estimated $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits premium audio gear, concert ticketing and music education brands looking for an engaged, classical-focused audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

How much does Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast 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 about $90 to $630. Exact rates depend on the show's current terms and should be confirmed with the host.

What is Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast about?

It is a classical music podcast for beginners and longtime listeners, featuring artist interviews, deep dives into individual works and surveys of musical eras, with episodes released about every two weeks.

How do I contact Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast 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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