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The Civil War & Reconstruction

Podcast · civilwarpodcast.org · US · EN
Hosted by Richard Youngdahl

The Civil War & Reconstruction is a history podcast from Richard Youngdahl and Tracy that tells the Civil War era in chronological order. It has 561 episodes since 2012, released weekly at about 26 minutes each. Estimated downloads run 15,000 to 40,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $270 to $1,000. Recent episodes cover the Atlanta Campaign.

Why brands sponsor The Civil War & Reconstruction

A 14-year-old history show with 4,721 Apple ratings and a loyal weekly audience

  • 561 episodes since 2012 and a steady weekly cadence show long-term audience loyalty.
  • Apple Podcasts lists 4,721 ratings at a 4.7 average, a strong signal for an independent show.
  • Each episode ends with a book recommendation, which suits book and reading-related brands.
Best forbooks and publishingeducational productshistory and travel brands
Watch forDownload numbers are estimates, and the network listing means ad sales may route through Airwave Media.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History85%
Books and Literature10%
Military5%
Formats
narrative, co-hosted storytelling, solo monologue
Tone
scholarly, steady
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 32 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent40/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode15k–40k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Based on 4,721 Apple ratings (20,000 to 80,000 band), adjusted down for a 14-year-old show where ratings accumulate slowly, with weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting and an Airwave Media network listing.
Audience asks aboutWhich battles and campaigns of the Civil War to learn aboutWhich books to read on the Civil WarHow the war shaped the America of today
Age
5%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
60%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 Canada4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

The website says the show is part of the Airwave Media podcast network and lists a Patreon/Strawfoot Brigade page, but no sponsors appear in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episodes such as 'The Atlanta Campaign: Battle of Atlanta' discuss wartime death and battle in a historical frame, and the feed is not flagged 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

Benchmark score: 42 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence1 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A history podcast in which Rich & Tracy weave together a chronological narrative of the Civil War era. Visit us at www.civilwarpodcast.org
The Civil War & Reconstruction's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Civil War & Reconstruction

The Civil War & Reconstruction is a history podcast hosted by Richard Youngdahl, listed as author and owner in the feed, with his co-host Tracy. Together they tell the Civil War era as a chronological narrative. The show's website says the couple lives in Colorado and started the podcast to share their passion for history and to explain the America of today. Recent episodes work through the Atlanta Campaign, including Peach Tree Creek and the Battle of Atlanta, and each post lists a book recommendation.

The feed shows 561 episodes since November 2012, with a new one about every week, typically 20 to 32 minutes long. Apple Podcasts lists 4,721 ratings with a 4.7 average. Podcasts do not publish downloads, so Starbooked estimates 15,000 to 40,000 per episode, with low confidence in the exact figure. The website says the show belongs to the Airwave Media network and also points to a Patreon supporter tier.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $270 to $1,000 per episode. It suits brands that want history fans and avid readers, such as book sellers, education tools and history-related products.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Civil War & Reconstruction can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Civil War & Reconstruction

How much does The Civil War & Reconstruction charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll ad at about $270 to $1,000 per episode, based on an estimated 15,000 to 40,000 downloads. The show does not publish rates, so treat this as a starting range.

What is The Civil War & Reconstruction about?

It is a history podcast that tells the story of the Civil War era in chronological order. Hosts Rich and Tracy have released 561 weekly episodes, and recent ones cover the Atlanta Campaign.

How do I contact The Civil War & Reconstruction about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The website also says advertisers should contact the Airwave Media network.

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