The History of Literature, hosted by Jacke Wilson, is an amateur-led show tracing literature from ancient epics to contemporary classics, with episodes often focused on individual authors and books. It has 790 episodes released about every four days, typically running 60 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Long-running literary history show with a loyal, highly rated audience of book readers
- Over 790 episodes since 2015 with a 4.6 average Apple rating from 1,115 ratings
- Episodes pair classic authors with scholars and recent books, suiting thoughtful, long-form listening
- Clean explicit flag and no flagged topics make it a low-risk environment for mainstream brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- erudite, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Description links to a Patreon page and a donation page for support, and the show is funded through listener contributions rather than named sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent episode titles cover classic literature, history and scholarship with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | historyofliterature.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1048375034 |
| RSS feed | rss.introcast.io/1048375034/feeds.megaphone.fm/h… |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 836 Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics (with Robin Waterfield and John Sel | 2026-10-12 | 57 min |
| 835 Blackness in Iran (with Amy Motlagh) | My Last Book with Nicholas | 2026-10-08 | 46 min |
| 834 Shakespeare's Scholars (with Sean Keilen) | My Last Book with Nan | 2026-10-05 | 57 min |
| 833 Galahad and the Grail (with Malcolm Guite) | 2026-09-28 | 55 min |
| 832 Stendhal [Revisited] | 2026-09-24 | 48 min |
| 831 Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" (with Rachel Pastan) | My Last Book | 2026-09-21 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or…
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About The History of Literature
The History of Literature is a long-running podcast hosted by Jacke Wilson, described on the show's feed as an amateur enthusiast journeying through literary history from ancient epics to contemporary classics. The show has 790 episodes published roughly every four days and typically runs 60 to 85 minutes, with episodes often featuring scholars and recent books. Episodes are not released in chronological order, so listeners can start anywhere in the catalogue.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,115 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the show's website and feed point listeners to Patreon and donation pages for support. Listener profiles are estimates only, and the audience is likely to skew toward adult readers in English-speaking countries.
Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, and no sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read spot would plausibly fit publishers, literary imprints and reading-related consumer brands, at an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History of Literature can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The History of Literature
How much does The History of Literature charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per thousand, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The History of Literature about?
The show explores the history of literature from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes cover individual authors and books, often with scholars, and listeners can jump into any episode.
How do I contact The History of Literature 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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