The Audio Long Read
The Audio Long Read, published by The Guardian, is a three-times-weekly podcast of the newspaper's longform journalism in audio form, covering politics, culture, philosophy, sport and investigations. It has 300 episodes in the feed, typical length near 40 minutes, and an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $560 per host-read episode.
Premium Guardian longform journalism, three episodes weekly, with a high-production feel
- Published by The Guardian with 614 Apple episodes and a semiweekly release schedule.
- Typical episodes run 35 to 50 minutes, long enough for a full host-read and a considered message.
- Apple Podcasts shows 810 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrated longform feature, archive rebroadcast, interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Guardian
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is The Guardian and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover political and social subjects including child sex trafficking and war in Sudan, which warrants a medium violence rating and a high political rating; the feed is not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-audio-long-r… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id587347784 |
| RSS feed | www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-audio-long-r… |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| ‘A completely unique opportunity’: the secretive process that will dec | 2026-10-16 | 40 min |
| From the archive: ‘Voters are unhappier with the NHS than they’ve been | 2026-10-14 | 36 min |
| ‘A crisis of authenticity’: the truth about food influencers | 2026-10-12 | 36 min |
| Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabort | 2026-10-11 | 50 min |
| Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans fo | 2026-10-09 | 39 min |
| From the archive – No place like home: my bitter return to Palestine | 2026-10-07 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Three times a week, The Audio Long Read podcast brings you the Guardian’s exceptional longform journalism in audio form. Covering topics from politics and culture to philosophy and sport, as well as investigations and current affairs.
About The Audio Long Read
The Audio Long Read is a podcast from The Guardian that brings the newspaper's longform journalism into audio form. The feed lists 300 episodes, released about every two days, with a typical runtime of 35 to 50 minutes. Topics range from politics and culture to philosophy, sport and investigations, according to the show description and recent episode titles.
The show is published under The Guardian name, and the feed does not list individual hosts. Apple Podcasts shows 810 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, from a listing that has been active since 2012. Listener figures are not published; based on the rating count and the show's cadence, we estimate between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a reported figure.
No sponsor mentions were found in the feed, so the show is best suited to brands seeking premium, editorially serious placement. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $560 per episode, which buys a considered message in a high-attention, serious-minded environment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Audio Long Read can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Audio Long Read
How much does The Audio Long Read charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $560 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing is set by the show and is not published in the feed.
What is The Audio Long Read about?
The Audio Long Read is The Guardian's audio version of its longform journalism. It covers politics, culture, philosophy, sport and investigations, with about 300 episodes released roughly every two days.
How do I contact The Audio Long Read about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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