Stories of Art, hosted by art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke, covers the lives of major artists, turning points in art history and the hidden histories of masterpieces. The show has 35 episodes released weekly, typically about 64 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 15,000 to 40,000 per episode, with a rate of $270 to $1,000 per mid-roll ad.
Weekly art history deep dives with an engaged, mostly older audience
- Weekly episodes of about 64 minutes with a 4.8 average Apple rating from 764 ratings.
- Two expert hosts, an art historian and an art critic, give a credible, editorial tone.
- Series-based storytelling, such as multi-part artist biographies, keeps listeners returning across episodes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted conversation, narrative, expert commentary
- Tone
- informative, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- HENI Talks
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by HENI Talks, which appears as the author and on the show website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover artists' lives and artworks, including Lee Miller: Witness to the Holocaust (Part 2), which deals with a historical atrocity in an educational context.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | heni.com/storiesofart |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1877705944 |
| RSS feed | rss2.flightcast.com/mqmgmtnt1tf3r7iyurohb3ib.xml |
Benchmark score: 93 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| William Hogarth: The Rise and Fall of a Phizmonger (Part 2) | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 18 min |
| William Hogarth: The First Modern Artist (Part 1) | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 13 min |
| Hieronymus Bosch: The Garden of Earthly Delights | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 20 min |
| Lee Miller: Witness to the Holocaust (Part 2) | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 8 min |
| Lee Miller: The Supermodel Surrealist (Part 1) | 2026-09-14 | 58 min |
| 1066 and All That: The Bayeux Tapestry | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Stories of Art brings together art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke to uncover the most inspiring and compelling stories from the history of art. From the lives of the world’s greatest artists to the turning points that changed art, to the hidden histories of great masterpieces, James and Alastair are your guides to the extraordinary characters and fascinating stories that…
About Stories of Art
Stories of Art is a weekly podcast from HENI Talks, hosted by art historian Dr. James Fox and art critic Alastair Sooke. According to the show website and the feed, episodes are typically around 64 minutes and cover artists' lives, pivotal moments in art history and the stories behind famous masterpieces, from Hogarth and Bosch to Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo.
The show has 36 episodes listed on Apple Podcasts, which shows 764 ratings and a 4.8 average. Its estimated audience, which is an estimate and not published data, falls between 15,000 and 40,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely to be adults with an interest in art and culture.
No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website, so the show has no sponsorship history. Estimated rates are $270 to $1,000 per host-read mid-roll, a fit for premium art, publishing, cultural travel and museum brands. Sources: the RSS feed, heni.com and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Stories of Art can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Stories of Art
How much does Stories of Art charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 15,000 to 40,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $270 to $1,000. Rates are estimates and the show has no published rate card.
What is Stories of Art about?
Stories of Art, hosted by James Fox and Alastair Sooke, explores the lives of major artists, turning points in art history and the stories behind famous masterpieces in weekly episodes.
How do I contact Stories of Art about sponsoring an episode?
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