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The Dangerous History Podcast

Podcast · profcj.org · EN
Hosted by CJ Killmer

The Dangerous History Podcast, hosted by CJ Killmer, a former college history instructor, covers revisionist and independent history topics framed around learning the past and understanding the present. The show has 48 episodes with a cadence of roughly one episode every 19 days and a median length of about 104 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Dangerous History Podcast

Engaged history listeners on a show with 632 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars

  • The show has 632 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average, a sign of an active, committed listener base.
  • Episodes run long, with a median of about 104 minutes, giving a host-read spot room to sit in a sustained listen.
  • The host's background as a former college history instructor gives the show a credible, educational voice.
Best foreducation and bookssubscription and membership productshistory and documentary media
Watch forPolitical content is strongly partisan and anti-establishment, which may not suit every brand.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History70%
Politics20%
Philosophy10%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, narrative
Tone
skeptical, provocative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 632 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by 48 episodes, a long-running show and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat did governments hide in past events?How do historical wars and conflicts connect to today?Is daylight saving time harmful and who benefits from it?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

A Patreon funding link (Support the History Podcast) is listed in the feed and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles cover wars, the USS Liberty attack and political psychopathy, with an explicit-rated feed.

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: 72 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 19 days.

Learn the Past/Understand the Present/Prepare for the Future
The Dangerous History Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Dangerous History Podcast

The Dangerous History Podcast is an independent history show hosted by CJ Killmer, who holds a history degree from Flagler College and a master's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and taught college history from 2006 to 2022 according to the show website. The show covers revisionist and independent history, framed as learning the past to understand the present, and has 48 episodes at a cadence of roughly one episode every 19 days, with a median episode length of about 104 minutes according to the feed.

Apple Podcasts lists 632 ratings with a 4.6 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing American and male. The feed shows no sponsor mentions and links a Patreon page for listener support.

The show suits brands in education, books and membership products that want an engaged history audience. A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range.

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

Questions about The Dangerous History Podcast

How much does The Dangerous History Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625. These figures are estimates derived from Apple Podcasts ratings and feed data, not published rates.

What is The Dangerous History Podcast about?

The show covers revisionist and independent history, aiming to help listeners learn the past and understand the present. Episodes run long and often address wars, politics and historical controversies.

How do I contact The Dangerous History Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's website also has a contact page.

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