The French History Podcast, hosted by Dr. Gary Girod, covers French history from about three million years ago to the present, often with guest scholars. The show has 290 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate range of about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an Apple rating count of 399.
Weekly French history show with a 290-episode archive and an engaged Apple rating base
- Roughly 290 episodes on a weekly cadence give a long-running, searchable archive.
- Median episode length near 46 minutes gives sponsors room for a host-read mid-roll.
- Guests include named academic scholars, which supports credibility for educational brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- scholarly, accessible
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 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
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover executions, the guillotine, and wartime persecution in a historical register, such as 'Naming the Guillotine' and 'Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thefrenchhistorypodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1446181140 |
| RSS feed | rss.introcast.io/1446181140/feeds.megaphone.fm/f… |
Benchmark score: 76 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 96: The Troubadours Intro & Chapter 1 | 2026-10-17 | 49 min |
| From France to Hungary with Ferenc Hüvös | 2026-09-27 | 45 min |
| History Podcasting in the World of AI | 2026-09-14 | 50 min |
| 95: Mary Magdalene's Skull | 2026-08-29 | 1 h 10 min |
| Sacred Betrayal: The Catholic Church & French Jewry in WW2 with Dr. Al | 2026-08-15 | 51 min |
| 94: La Ville Rose | 2026-08-09 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.
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About The French History Podcast
The French History Podcast, presented by Dr. Gary Girod, covers French history from about three million years ago to the present, with contributions from numerous scholars. The show has published 290 episodes on a weekly cadence, according to its feed and Apple Podcasts listing, with episodes typically running 30 to 50 minutes. The website describes the show as a weekly history podcast with contributions from scholars.
Apple Podcasts shows 399 ratings with an average of 4.3 stars. Listener figures are estimates: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely older and educated, with a US-leaning listener base. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically be priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits education, travel, and book or documentary brands looking for a history-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The French History Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The French History Podcast
How much does The French History Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated pricing is about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact rates depend on the sponsorship terms and must be agreed with the show.
What is The French History Podcast about?
The show covers French history from about three million years ago to the present, presented by Dr. Gary Girod with contributions from scholars. Episodes run weekly and cover topics from medieval Occitania to World War II.
How do I contact The French History Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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