The Classic Tales Podcast, hosted by B.J. Harrison, narrates public-domain short stories and novels, mostly horror, mystery and adventure classics by authors such as H.P. Lovecraft and Arthur Conan Doyle. It has 300 episodes released about every three days, typically 35 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Classic literature audiobooks with 2,500-plus Apple ratings and a loyal audience
- Over 2,500 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average signal an engaged, long-standing listener base.
- Three-day cadence across 300 episodes gives sponsors repeated, predictable placements.
- Clean, public-domain storytelling offers a calm, distraction-free context for host-read messages.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo narration, serialized reading
- Tone
- atmospheric, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the show's own website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles are classic horror and adventure stories such as The Shadow Over Innsmouth and The Sign of the Four, with violence implied but not graphic; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.classictalesaudiobooks.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id258214995 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/30031/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 1184, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Part 2 of 4, by H.P. Lovecraft | 2026-10-16 | 37 min |
| Ep. 1183, The Thing in the Weeds, by William Hope Hodgson VINTAGE | 2026-10-14 | 37 min |
| Ep. 1182, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Part 1 of 4, by H.P. Lovecraft | 2026-10-09 | 51 min |
| Ep. 1181, The Ring of Thoth, by Arthur Conan DoyleVINTAGE | 2026-10-06 | 53 min |
| Ep. 1179, Thurnley Abbey, by Perceval Landon | 2026-10-02 | 40 min |
| Ep. 1178, The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams VINTAGE | 2026-09-29 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with…
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About The Classic Tales Podcast
The Classic Tales Podcast is a long-running audiobook series in which narrator B.J. Harrison reads public-domain stories by authors including H.P. Lovecraft, Arthur Conan Doyle and Robert Louis Stevenson. According to the show's RSS feed, it has 300 episodes and releases a new episode roughly every three days, with a median running time of about 43 minutes. The show is hosted on Libsyn and its website is classictalesaudiobooks.com.
According to Apple Podcasts, the show has 2,535 ratings and an average of 4.7 stars, and it has been listed since 2007. The audience is estimated rather than published: we model roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an estimated listenership skewing toward adults over 35 in the United States and United Kingdom. The feed shows no sponsors to date.
Estimated sponsorship rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. This suits audiobook platforms, reading apps and book publishers seeking a literary, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Classic Tales Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Classic Tales Podcast
How much does The Classic Tales Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not the show's published pricing.
What is The Classic Tales Podcast about?
The show is a weekly-style audiobook series in which B.J. Harrison narrates public-domain classics, mainly horror, mystery and adventure stories by authors such as H.P. Lovecraft and Arthur Conan Doyle, in episodes of about 40 minutes.
How do I contact The Classic Tales Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship placement directly from the listing.
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