The Field Guides
The Field Guides is a monthly nature podcast covering the science of North American wildlife, from fall webworms and chronic wasting disease to wetland conservation. It has 104 episodes since September 2015, typically about an hour long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $130 to $620 per episode.
Engaged nature listeners hearing science-based wildlife stories at full episode length
- Apple Podcasts shows 458 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of an engaged audience.
- Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for a full host-read mid-roll with context.
- Nine years of back catalog with 104 episodes keeps older episodes discoverable.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- curious, lighthearted
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 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
Episode titles cover wildlife science and conservation, with no explicit flag and no adult or political content visible in the titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thefieldguidespodcast.com/new-blog/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1054540734 |
| RSS feed | www.thefieldguidespodcast.com/new-blog?format=rs… |
Benchmark score: 61 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 83 - Fall Webworms: Not As Bad As They Look | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 0 min |
| Ep. 82 - Wild Ideas: Resurrected! (feat. Gordon Maupin) | 2026-06-30 | 1 h 30 min |
| Ep. 81 - Keepin' Wetlands Wet: The Western NY Land Conservancy's Missi | 2026-06-01 | 1 h 4 min |
| Ep. 80 - The Deer Are NOT Alright: Chronic Wasting Disease | 2026-04-30 | 1 h 13 min |
| Ep. 79 - The Brown Tree Snake on Guam: Using Genetics to Unlock the Se | 2026-04-01 | 1 h 13 min |
| Ep. 78 - 3 Guys and A Gator (featuring Chip Campbell) | 2026-01-31 | 1 h 16 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 19 days ago, a new one about every 30 days.
Nature nerds rejoice! The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that will bring you out on the trail, focusing on the science of our North American wildlife.
About The Field Guides
The Field Guides is a monthly podcast that takes listeners into the field to explore the science of North American wildlife. Episodes cover topics such as invasive species, wetland conservation, chronic wasting disease and insect population decline, and they typically run close to an hour. The show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing identify The Field Guides as the publisher, and the show has published 104 episodes since September 2015.
Apple Podcasts shows 458 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener estimates are not published by the show; based on the ratings signal, the show's audience is estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the estimate carrying low confidence. The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $130 to $620 per episode. This suits outdoor gear brands, conservation groups and science education products seeking an attentive, nature-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Field Guides can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Field Guides
How much does The Field Guides charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $130 to $620 per episode. The actual rate depends on the show's terms and the sponsor's campaign.
What is The Field Guides about?
The Field Guides is a monthly podcast about the science of North American wildlife, covering topics such as invasive species, conservation and animal health. Episodes typically run close to an hour.
How do I contact The Field Guides 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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