Stories That Live In Us is hosted by Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. The show covers family history, family storytelling and genealogy research, with guests sharing discoveries about their ancestors. It has 134 episodes released weekly, typically 25 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 15,000, with a rate of $90 to $380 per episode.
Weekly genealogy audience of engaged family historians with a 4.9 Apple rating
- 233 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars show a loyal, engaged listener base
- Weekly episodes of 30 to 60 minutes give sponsors a steady presence over 134 episodes
- Family-centred storytelling suits brands that serve families, heritage and memory
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- warm, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Ancestry
- Categories promoted
- genealogy services
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the About page states the host is employed by Ancestry but that the site is not sponsored by Ancestry.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover family history, adoption and historical events such as 'Black-Market Adoptions to Broadway Stars' with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | CristaCowan.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1743146131 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1028815.rss |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Countess of Cons: Uncovering Scandalous Ancestors (with Deborah Ho | 2026-10-15 | 37 min |
| Black-Market Adoptions to Broadway Stars (with Lisa Elzey) | Episode 1 | 2026-10-08 | 44 min |
| Why You Probably Have Cousins Everywhere (And How to Find Them) | Epis | 2026-10-01 | 24 min |
| Breaking a 150-Year German Brick Wall (with Jenny Ashcraft) | Episode | 2026-09-24 | 37 min |
| The Heirloom Portrait & The Danish Flood: Verifying Family Lore (with | 2026-09-17 | 35 min |
| From Utah to Iceland: Passing Living Heritage to the Next Generation w | 2026-09-10 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
What if the most powerful way to strengthen your family’s future is to look to the past? I’m Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life…
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About Stories That Live In Us
Stories That Live In Us is a weekly family history podcast hosted by Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist, according to the feed and the CristaCowan.com website. Episodes combine interviews with researchers and families and solo teaching on turning ancestral stories into a family narrative. The show has 134 episodes released weekly, typically 30 to 45 minutes long.
The website describes Cowan as a genealogist who has been employed by Ancestry since 2004 and as its Corporate Genealogist since 2011, while stating that the site's content is her own. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 233 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are likely older adults interested in genealogy; these audience figures are estimates. An estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode are plausible.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $380 per episode. Brands in genealogy, heritage keepsakes and family products are best suited to this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Stories That Live In Us can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Stories That Live In Us
How much does Stories That Live In Us charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 15,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $380 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Stories That Live In Us about?
It is a weekly family history podcast hosted by genealogist Crista Cowan. Episodes cover family stories, genealogy research and how to connect families through their heritage.
How do I contact Stories That Live In Us 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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