Strangers on a Bench
Strangers on a Bench, hosted by Tom Rosenthal, records anonymous conversations with people sitting on park benches across the UK and Ireland. The show has 100 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 59 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Intimate, anonymous conversations with strangers that listeners stay with
- Weekly episodes with 100 released and a median length of about 59 minutes
- 777 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average
- Host-read mid-roll slots fit an audience drawn to reflective storytelling
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- unscripted conversation, documentary, narrative
- Tone
- intimate, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and episode titles such as 'Charge It To The Game' and 'Called To The Fanny' suggest informal and crude language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/strangers-on-a-bench |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1770745380 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66f5255eae48e0cfdb0… |
Benchmark score: 22 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EPISODE 100: Don't Ever Stop Dreaming | 2026-08-10 | 1 h 10 min |
| EPISODE 99: Everyone Deserves To Have Secrets | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 12 min |
| EPISODE 98: Realistically I Should Be Dead | 2026-07-27 | 1 h 17 min |
| EPISODE 97: Seeing Stars in Sea Glass | 2026-07-20 | 50 min |
| EPISODE 96: You and I Are So Different | 2026-07-13 | 1 h 2 min |
| EPISODE 95: Periscopes and Bagels | 2026-07-06 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 70 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Have you ever walked past a mysterious stranger on a park bench and wondered about their lives? Tom Rosenthal (singer-songwriter by trade) has spent the past year walking through various parks across the UK and Ireland, approaching random bench-dwellers and asking if he can sit next to them and record their conversation. Every stranger remains anonymous, neither name or place of work is ever…
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About Strangers on a Bench
Strangers on a Bench is a documentary-style podcast hosted by Tom Rosenthal, a singer-songwriter by trade, according to the show description. Each episode records a conversation between Rosenthal and a stranger sitting on a park bench in the UK or Ireland. The strangers stay anonymous, and their names and workplaces are never revealed, even to the host.
The show has released 100 episodes on a weekly cadence since September 2024, with a median episode length of about 59 minutes. It is hosted on Acast and has a 4.7 average rating from 777 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), and the audience is likely to be UK and Irish adults interested in society and personal stories.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. Host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which suits lifestyle and wellbeing brands looking for an attentive, reflective audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Strangers on a Bench can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Strangers on a Bench
How much does Strangers on a Bench charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show.
What is Strangers on a Bench about?
Tom Rosenthal records anonymous conversations with strangers sitting on park benches across the UK and Ireland. The show runs weekly and each episode averages about an hour.
How do I contact Strangers on a Bench 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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