The History Guy
The History Guy, hosted by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, tells forgotten and surprising stories from history, drawing on the YouTube channel of the same name. The feed holds 143 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length near 62 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
A patient, well-produced history show with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 175 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 164 five-star reviews.
- Biweekly episodes of roughly an hour, each built around a single counterfactual or forgotten story.
- Tied to the established YouTube channel The History Guy, which extends reach beyond audio.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- engaging, passionate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 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 wars, nuclear disasters and battles such as the Battle of Westport and the Sack of Rome, handled as historical narrative with no explicit flag set.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-guy--615386… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1549222388 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/6153862/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Counterfactuals: The Great Sparrow Campaign | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 0 min |
| Counterfactuals: Stainless Steel | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 2 min |
| Counterfactuals: The Great Library | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 3 min |
| Counterfactuals: The Russian Civil War and the Polar Bears | 2026-08-25 | 1 h 8 min |
| Counterfactuals: Smith v. Allwright and Civil Rights | 2026-08-12 | 1 h 5 min |
| Counterfactuals: The 1844 Princeton Explosion | 2026-07-28 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
If you love history, this is the podcast for you! Stories of forgotten history, presented by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, The History Guy, from the hit YouTube channel The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. Visit the channel here: www.youtube.com/TheHistoryGuyChannel We believe that history does not have to be boring. At its heart, history is storytelling, and we believe that it…
About The History Guy
The History Guy is a history podcast hosted by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, linked to the YouTube channel of the same name. The feed lists 143 episodes released roughly every two weeks, most running about an hour. The show's recent run focuses on counterfactual histories, such as the Great Sparrow Campaign, the 1876 election and the spread of rabies, alongside stories of forgotten events and everyday objects. The show's own description states that history should be told with passion and genuine enjoyment of the material.
Apple Podcasts shows 175 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, a sign of an engaged audience. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings and the back catalogue, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely adults with an interest in history, skewing male and mostly based in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed or on Apple Podcasts.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits education brands, book publishers and documentary producers looking for a thoughtful, long-form audience. Sources: the show feed, the Spreaker listing and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History Guy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The History Guy
How much does The History Guy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The History Guy's estimated rate is about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the placement and the episode.
What is The History Guy about?
The History Guy covers forgotten and surprising history through storytelling, with recent episodes on counterfactual turning points, wars, elections and the history of everyday inventions. It is hosted by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger.
How do I contact The History Guy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the unlocked email to pitch a sponsorship directly.
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