Terrestrials, presented by WNYC Studios and hosted by Lulu Miller, is a family-friendly nature podcast with short Radiolab-style stories about animals and plants. It has 71 episodes released about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Family-friendly nature stories from WNYC with a large, loyal listener base
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 1,403 ratings signals an engaged audience.
- Episodes are family-friendly and designed to be safe for children.
- Biweekly releases of 20 to 40 minute stories give a steady placement schedule.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, original song segment, replay of archived episode
- Tone
- curious, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- WNYC Studios
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and the description and recent titles show no ad reads.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The description states the stories are family-friendly and safe for kids, and the explicit flag is 0.
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.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab-kids |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1504895463 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/radiolab-kids |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Scarecrow: Scaring Birds with Mary Roach | 2026-10-15 | 23 min |
| The Goths: Befriending Clever Crows | 2026-10-08 | 31 min |
| The Hideout: A Monarch Butterfly Mystery | 2026-09-24 | 34 min |
| The Snow Beast: A Mystery Animal (Replay) | 2026-09-10 | 30 min |
| The Wallowers: A Buffalo Comeback Story | 2026-08-27 | 33 min |
| Celestials: A Bedtime Snail Story Experiment | 2026-08-20 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Welcome, nature lovers, to the home of the Terrestrials podcast and family-friendly Radiolab episodes about nature. Every other week, host Lulu Miller will take you on a nature walk to encounter a plant or animal behaving in ways that will surprise you. Squirrels that can regrow their brains, octopuses that can outsmart their human captors, honeybees that can predict the future. You don’t have to…
About Terrestrials
Terrestrials is a family-friendly nature podcast published by WNYC Studios and hosted by Lulu Miller, according to the show's RSS feed and website. Each episode is a short, sound-rich story about animals or plants, often drawn from Radiolab, with occasional original songs by Alan Goffinski. The feed lists 71 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of around 31 minutes.
The show holds a 4.5 average from 1,403 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which the listing dates back to March 2020. The audience is estimated rather than measured, at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and skews toward parents and adults aged 35 to 44. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode (estimated) reflects standard host-read pricing for a show of this size.
This suits family, education and pet brands looking for a trusted, kid-safe environment. Sponsors should confirm inventory and policy with WNYC before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Terrestrials can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Terrestrials
How much does Terrestrials charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode at standard rates. Actual pricing depends on WNYC's own terms.
What is Terrestrials about?
Terrestrials is a family-friendly nature podcast from WNYC Studios, hosted by Lulu Miller. Each episode tells a short true story about animals or plants, often with original songs.
How do I contact Terrestrials about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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