The Daily Poem, presented by Goldberry Studios and read by David Kern with guest contributors, offers one poem each weekday morning, drawn from Shakespeare, Donne, Frost and Dickinson to contemporary voices. The show has 825 episodes on a near-daily cadence, typically 3 to 6 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
A daily poetry ritual with 825 episodes and a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 767 ratings, with 702 five-star reviews
- Near-daily episodes of three to six minutes, a habit-forming format for steady reach
- Calm, reflective context suits brands seeking a low-noise, premium editorial setting
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo reading, read-aloud anthology, light commentary
- Tone
- calm, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 3 to 6 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles are classic and contemporary poetry such as Heaney's 'Storm on the Island' and Neruda's 'Ode to the Yellow Bird'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | dailypoempod.substack.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1433675871 |
| RSS feed | api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1603480.rss |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Kooser’s “Applesauce” | 2026-10-16 | 3 min |
| Emily Dickinson’s “A Thunderstorm” | 2026-10-14 | 5 min |
| Seamus Heaney’s “Storm on the Island” | 2026-10-09 | 4 min |
| William Shakespeare’s “As fast as thou shalt wane...” (Sonnet 11) | 2026-10-07 | 6 min |
| Li Bai’s “Taking Leave of a Friend” | 2026-10-05 | 4 min |
| “Sweeney Praises the Trees” | 2026-10-02 | 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily…
About The Daily Poem
The Daily Poem is an audio anthology presented by Goldberry Studios and read by David Kern, according to the show's feed and Substack page. Each weekday morning it features one poem, ranging from Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, with some light commentary. The show has 825 episodes and typically runs three to six minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 767 ratings with a 4.8 average, 702 of them five-star, and the show is publicly listed in the Arts and Kids and Family categories. Audience figures are estimates only, placing the show at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing toward adult readers in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors to date.
The show suits publishers, bookshops, writing tools and stationery brands seeking a calm, literary setting. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range and the $18 to $25 per thousand rate.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Daily Poem can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Daily Poem
How much does The Daily Poem charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per thousand downloads. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is The Daily Poem about?
The Daily Poem is a daily audio anthology that reads one poem each weekday, from classic writers like Shakespeare and Dickinson to modern poets, with brief commentary. Episodes typically run three to six minutes.
How do I contact The Daily Poem about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can be sent once the contact is unlocked.
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