The Heart, hosted by Kaitlin Prest, is a cinematic audio series about love, bodies and the unnamed connections between people, with a recent run of personal and documentary-style episodes. The show has 144 episodes, roughly one every three weeks, with a median length of about 22 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-running, critically rated arts podcast with a loyal, thoughtful audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from over 2,100 ratings signals a committed listener base.
- Cinematic, high-production episodes suit brands that value craft and emotional depth.
- Eleven years of archive keeps back catalogue discoverable over time.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- intimate, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 18 to 25 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
Explicit flag is 0, but episode titles reference abortion and the Gaza conflict, and the description covers bodies and love in mature terms.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | theheartradio.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id595892633 |
| RSS feed | feeds.theheartradio.org/TheHeartRadio |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Suburban Paradise | Bewilderment and a Bar Called Cassette | 2026-09-24 | 20 min |
| Suburban Paradise | The Hitchhiking Summer of '09 | 2026-08-19 | 23 min |
| Suburban Paradise | The Yellow Line, and the Rabbit Hole | 2026-07-19 | 21 min |
| Suburban Paradise | Madness, Hell, and the Eternal Fire | 2026-06-27 | 18 min |
| Suburban Paradise | Water, Honour, Anger, Grief | 2026-06-04 | 55 min |
| Suburban Paradise | Canada Geese, Perfect Circles and Crying Messes | 2026-05-26 | 18 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 25 days ago, a new one about every 23 days.
Since 2014 this longstanding podcast favourite has been creating hard-hitting cinematic stories about love, bodies and all of the things between humans that we don’t know how to name. Creator Kaitlin Prest works with her friends, idols and all kinds of loved ones to bring you into an expansive sonic universe that challenges what we think we know about love.
About The Heart
The Heart is a longstanding audio series created by Kaitlin Prest, who works with friends and collaborators to produce cinematic stories about love, bodies and the connections between people. According to the show's description and feed, the series has run since 2014 and currently publishes roughly every three weeks, with a typical episode length of about 22 minutes. Recent seasons include the Suburban Paradise and NO series, which mix personal narrative with reflective monologue.
The show holds a 4.5 average rating from 2,148 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which the platform lists as updated biweekly. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the rating count, listeners are likely between 20,000 and 80,000 per episode. Listeners appear to be adults interested in arts, relationships and personal storytelling. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Brands seeking an arts-literate audience with a reflective tone may find the show a fit. A single host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $360 to $2,000 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 Heart can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Heart
How much does The Heart charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000. Final pricing should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is The Heart about?
The Heart is an audio series by Kaitlin Prest exploring love, bodies and the unnamed connections between people through cinematic, personal storytelling. Episodes run about 22 minutes.
How do I contact The Heart about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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