The Explorers Podcast, hosted by Matt Breen, examines the lives, explorations and discoveries of history's greatest explorers. It has 270 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 11 days, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Indicative rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, and the show runs a Patreon.
Ten years of history listeners, rated 4.9 across 1,510 Apple reviews
- Multi-part series keep listeners returning across consecutive weekly episodes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,510 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5.
- Episodes run about 36 minutes, long enough for a full host-read segment.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, multi-part series, interview
- Tone
- educational, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 33 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists a Patreon page and a Donate page, plus merchandise sales.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover historical conquest, treason and executions, such as 'Walter Raleigh - Part 6 - Plots, treason and executions', which is historical violence treated educationally.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.explorerspodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1161063301 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ADL4434397541 |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Raleigh - Part 7 - 13 years in the Tower, and back to Guyana | 2026-10-13 | 45 min |
| Walter Raleigh - Part 6 - Plots, treason and executions | 2026-10-06 | 35 min |
| Walter Raleigh - Part 5 - The sacking of Cadiz - and two more Spanish | 2026-09-29 | 33 min |
| Walter Raleigh - Part 4 - The Search for El Dorado | 2026-09-09 | 37 min |
| Walter Raleigh - Part 3 - War with Spain, the fate of the Roanoke Colo | 2026-08-31 | 39 min |
| Walter Raleigh - Part 2 - Virginia Colony and the growing Spanish thre | 2026-08-18 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 11 days.
The Explorers Podcast is about the greatest explorers and explorations in history.
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About The Explorers Podcast
The Explorers Podcast is a history show that examines the lives, explorations and discoveries of history's greatest explorers. Hosted by Matt Breen, a history graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, according to the show's website, the podcast has 270 episodes in its feed and releases new material roughly every 11 days. Episodes typically run about 36 minutes, and current series cover Walter Raleigh and Heinrich Barth.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,510 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the show is categorised under History, Podcasts and Education. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an older and male-leaning audience estimated from the show's subject matter.
No sponsors are visible in the feed; the show runs a Patreon and sells merchandise. A host-read mid-roll is indicatively priced at $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to education, travel and book brands seeking history audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Explorers Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Explorers Podcast
How much does The Explorers Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Indicative pricing for a host-read mid-roll is about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final rates are set by the show.
What is The Explorers Podcast about?
The Explorers Podcast examines the lives, explorations and discoveries of history's greatest explorers. Its current series covers Walter Raleigh and Heinrich Barth, with episodes running about 36 minutes.
How do I contact The Explorers Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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