The Atlas Obscura Podcast, produced by SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura and hosted by Kelly McEvers, explores the world's strange and remarkable places through reporting and interviews. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed, published daily, with a median length of about 17 to 18 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimate), a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Daily travel and curiosity show from SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura with a large Apple audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,754 ratings at 4.5 average, a strong signal for an engaged listener base.
- Publishes a new episode every day, giving sponsors frequent placement opportunities.
- Episodes run about 17 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll ad.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, solo monologue, episode series
- Tone
- curious, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 14 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SiriusXMAtlas Obscura
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is SiriusXM Podcasts and Atlas Obscura, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover museums, landfills, meteorites and haunted towns, with no explicit flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
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 | siriusxm.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1555769970 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/xKJ93w_w |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Spooky Szn: Witch Cakes | 2026-10-16 | 14 min |
| Hunting for Meteorites with Steve Arnold (Classic) | 2026-10-15 | 22 min |
| The Slowest Concert in Germany | 2026-10-14 | 19 min |
| The Lighthouse Keeper (Classic) | 2026-10-13 | 16 min |
| Is This The World’s Most Dangerous Toy? | 2026-10-12 | 18 min |
| Spooky Szn: Elmer McCurdy’s Nine Lives | 2026-10-09 | 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Your guide to the world's strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Kelly McEvers and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters transport you to a new wonder every day. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating people and hear their stories.
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About The Atlas Obscura Podcast
The Atlas Obscura Podcast is produced by SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura and hosted by Kelly McEvers, according to the RSS feed. It presents a new story about the world's strange and wondrous places almost every day, combining reporting, interviews and recurring segments such as Kelly's Picks and seasonal themes. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, with a median running time of roughly 17 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,754 ratings with a 4.5 average, and the show is listed as updated daily. Estimated audience is about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode (estimate), skewing toward English-speaking adults in the United States. No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed.
At an estimated $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits travel, museum and cultural brands seeking a daily presence. Sources: the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Atlas Obscura Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Atlas Obscura Podcast
How much does The Atlas Obscura Podcast 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 sponsorship terms.
What is The Atlas Obscura Podcast about?
The show explores the world's strange and wondrous places, with reporting, interviews and themed series. Hosted by Kelly McEvers, it publishes new episodes almost every day.
How do I contact The Atlas Obscura Podcast 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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