The Clearing with Katherine May
The Clearing with Katherine May is a weekly Acast interview show hosted by author Katherine May, who asks guests to describe their ideal sanctuary and the works that sustain them through hard times. It has 99 episodes since June 2020, with typical episodes running about 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
Reflective interviews reach a loyal wellbeing and books audience
- Weekly guest interviews on rest, sanctuary and resilience, with a 4.8 Apple rating from 168 ratings
- Host Katherine May is an established author whose books are central to the show's themes
- Roughly an hour per episode gives sponsors room for a considered host-read
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links to the author's own books and a paid ad-free option on the show website.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles cover art, travel, nature and personal reflection.
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 | shows.acast.com/wintering |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1516642192 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/60059ad176b56615415… |
| www.instagram.com/katherinemay_/ |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Nicolai’s mysterious houses of Lake Michigan | 2026-10-12 | 59 min |
| Sarah Wilson’s nomadic, desert dream | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 0 min |
| Barbara Carrellas’ enchanted theatre | 2026-09-28 | 60 min |
| Pierre Novellie’s Big Book of Hands | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 8 min |
| Caitlin Moran’s ‘greatest building humans have ever come up with’ | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 11 min |
| Joseph Coelho’s art of pottering and rummaging | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 6 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Where would you go to rest and retreat, in good times and bad? Katherine May, author of Wintering and Enchantment, asks her guests to share their idea of a perfect sanctuary. Drawing on memory, inspiration and imagination, she explores the things we seek out when we need to restore our joy, hope and energy. It begins with a forest clearing. What will we find there? A log cabin or a grand hotel?…
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About The Clearing with Katherine May
The Clearing with Katherine May is an interview podcast in which author Katherine May asks guests to describe their ideal sanctuary, the works of art they would carry through hard times, and the practices that restore them. Episodes are published weekly through Acast and typically run close to an hour, with 99 episodes in the feed so far. The show's website, katherine-may.co.uk, presents May as the author of Wintering and Enchantment and as a writer on care and resilience.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average from 168 ratings, which suggests a loyal listenership. Listener figures are estimates rather than published data, and based on the rating count the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode. The audience appears to lean toward readers and people interested in wellbeing, with a substantial share in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The feed contains no sponsor mentions, so the show is currently ad-free. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, a range that suits small wellbeing, book and lifestyle brands seeking a thoughtful audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Clearing with Katherine May can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Clearing with Katherine May
How much does The Clearing with Katherine May charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the length of the campaign.
What is The Clearing with Katherine May about?
The show is an interview podcast hosted by author Katherine May. Guests describe their ideal sanctuary and the books, art and practices that help them through difficult times.
How do I contact The Clearing with Katherine May 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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