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Texas Standard » Stories from Texas

Hosted by W.F. Strong

Stories from Texas, published by Texas Standard and written by W.F. Strong, covers Texas history, literature, folklore and cultural figures in short radio-style features. The show has 232 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about five minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, and rates run about $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Texas Standard » Stories from Texas

Texas history stories from a trusted public radio sister show

  • 232 short episodes released about every two weeks since 2015.
  • Apple Podcasts rating averages 4.8 across 217 ratings.
  • Listeners are older, Texas-focused and engaged with regional history.
Best forregional brands and Texas tourismbooks, heritage and cultural productsfinancial and estate planning services
Watch forEpisodes are short and the audience skews older; no sponsor history is visible yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History55%
Books and Literature20%
Arts and Entertainment15%
Society10%
Formats
narrative, short radio feature, retrospective essay
Tone
warm, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
4 to 6 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 217 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band, the show is nine years old, the feed is hosted by a public radio network and it is a well-funded, weekly-updated sister show of a major statewide program.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the history behind a specific Texas place or event?Who was a particular Texas figure and why do they matter?How did a Texas tradition or phrase originate?
Age
8%18-24
14%25-34
18%35-44
60%45+
Gender
52%women
48%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States96%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Feed carries a Donate funding link to supportthispodcast.org but no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles or description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover Texas history, literature and folklore such as 'The Angel of Goliad' and 'Lonesome Dove' with no explicit flags.

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

Benchmark score: 68 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Stories from Texas are written for and recorded for the Texas Standard radio program. They’re written by W.F Strong and edited for broadcast by Texas Standard producers.
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About Texas Standard » Stories from Texas

Stories from Texas is a history and culture podcast produced for the Texas Standard radio program and written by W.F. Strong, according to the show's feed and website. Its 232 episodes cover Texas history, literature, folklore and notable figures, with a median episode length of roughly five minutes and a new episode about every two weeks.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average from 217 ratings, which the show's publisher reports as updated weekly. The feed carries a donation link and no sponsor mentions appear in recent episodes. Audience figures are estimates only: we place downloads at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an audience that likely skews older and Texas-based.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. That suits regional tourism, heritage brands and Texas-focused services looking for a short, credible read in a well-rated history show.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Texas Standard » Stories from Texas can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Texas Standard » Stories from Texas

How much does Stories from Texas charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing depends on the show's rate card.

What is Stories from Texas about?

Stories from Texas features short radio-style stories about Texas history, literature, folklore and notable figures. Written by W.F. Strong, it runs about five minutes per episode.

How do I contact Stories from Texas 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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