StoryCorps
StoryCorps, produced by NPR, presents unscripted conversations between two people about love, loss, family and friendship. The feed holds 200 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 19 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: the show is built from recorded conversations rather than a host-led format.
Reflective, high-trust conversations from a long-running NPR public-radio archive
- Nearly 200 episodes published on a steady schedule since 2018, with a 2007 Apple listing.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,894 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a strong trust signal.
- Listeners arrive for human stories, which suits brands tied to family, memory and community.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, two-person conversation, narrative
- Tone
- warm, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NPR
- Categories promoted
- subscription services
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed carries an NPR+ funding link ('Support NPR by enrolling in NPR+!'), but no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'It Will Always Be Yesterday: 25 Years After 9/11' and 'Lesia Day's Story' point to emotional content about loss and historical events, with no explicit flag in the feed.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.npr.org/podcasts/510200/storycorps |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id250500859 |
| RSS feed | feeds.npr.org/510200/podcast.xml |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Not in the Job Description | 2026-10-06 | 16 min |
| The Friendship House | 2026-09-22 | 21 min |
| It Will Always Be Yesterday: 25 Years After 9/11 | 2026-09-08 | 47 min |
| Annunciation | 2026-08-25 | 24 min |
| The King of Zydeco by Sidedoor: A Podcast from the Smithsonian | 2026-08-11 | 52 min |
| A Certain Kind of Love | 2026-07-28 | 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.
About StoryCorps
StoryCorps is a podcast produced by NPR that presents candid, unscripted conversations between two people about love, loss, family and friendship. The feed lists 200 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 19 minutes, according to the RSS feed. The show's Apple Podcasts listing reports 3,894 ratings averaging 4.5 stars.
The audience is estimated, not published: based on the ratings count and the show's network publisher, we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely mostly American adults aged 35 and older, with a slight tilt toward women. The feed's only funding link promotes NPR+, and no sponsor mentions were found in the recent episode titles.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in family, home and life-planning categories are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. StoryCorps can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about StoryCorps
How much does StoryCorps charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and placement.
What is StoryCorps about?
StoryCorps is an NPR podcast of unscripted conversations between two people about love, loss, family and friendship. Episodes run about 19 minutes and publish roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact StoryCorps about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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