The Currently Reading Podcast
The Currently Reading Podcast is a weekly book show hosted by Meredith Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb, covering spoiler-free reviews, reading habits and recommendations across genres. It has 457 episodes since 2018, usually around 60 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly book talk reaching a loyal, bookish audience with an ad-free history
- Named by the New York Times as one of its Best Podcasts for Book Lovers
- 1,832 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 stars across 457 episodes
- Weekly episodes of about an hour build steady habit and long listening time
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, book reviews, interview
- Tone
- friendly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The description states the show is ad-free and no funding links or sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover reading habits, bookstores and book reviews with no explicit flags; the feed is marked not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | currentlyreadingpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1435363675 |
| RSS feed | currentlyreadingpodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 95 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Books That Defined Us Through The Decades (S9E11) | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 7 min |
| Bossing Some TBRs + Streamlining Bookish Problems (S9E10) | 2026-10-05 | 59 min |
| Read Alouds, Re-Reading and More w/Sarah Mackenzie from Read Aloud Rev | 2026-09-28 | 55 min |
| Accepting The Changes Of Your Reading Life S9E8) | 2026-09-21 | 57 min |
| Poetry Reading for Beginners: The How And The Why (S9E7) | 2026-09-14 | 57 min |
| Our Reading Schedules + An Exciting Announcement! (S9E6) | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Currently Reading is a weekly book podcast for people who want honest book recommendations and a smarter way to choose their next read. Every Monday, hosts Meredith and Kaytee talk through the books they are currently reading and share spoiler-free book reviews across every genre. They will help you figure out what to read next, and their signature "Reader Know Thyself" approach goes deeper,…
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About The Currently Reading Podcast
The Currently Reading Podcast is a weekly book show hosted by Meredith Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb. Each Monday they discuss the books they are reading, share spoiler-free reviews across genres, and help listeners understand their own reading taste through a approach they call Reader Know Thyself. The feed describes the show as light on chit-chat and heavy on book talk.
The show has published 457 episodes since September 2018, with episodes typically running 55 to 70 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,832 ratings averaging 4.6 stars. The show's audience is estimated, not published, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely to be book lovers who follow new releases and bookstore culture. Podcast Index popularity is at the top bucket.
The show is ad-free and promotes independent bookstores. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range. It suits publishers, reading apps and bookish brands seeking an engaged, book-focused audience. Sources: the show's RSS feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Currently Reading Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Currently Reading Podcast
How much does The Currently Reading Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the creators' terms.
What is The Currently Reading Podcast about?
It is a weekly book podcast hosted by Meredith Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb. They discuss current reads, share spoiler-free reviews across genres and offer reading recommendations.
How do I contact The Currently Reading Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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