The History of the Twentieth Century
The History of the Twentieth Century, hosted and produced by Mark Painter, is a serial podcast covering the century's politics, war, art, music, science and religion. It has 465 episodes and releases roughly every one to two weeks, with typical episodes around 40 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with sponsor rates of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running, highly rated history show with a loyal, engaged listener base
- 465 episodes since 2015 with a steady release schedule
- 760 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5
- Episodes average around 42 minutes, leaving room for host-read messages
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, listener Q&A, narrative
- Tone
- scholarly, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website's funding links point to Patreon, a buy-me-a-coffee page and a store-style link, and the feed shows no sponsor mentions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Wacht am Rhein' and 'The Battle of Leyte Gulf' reflect historical war coverage; the feed is not flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | historyofthetwentiethcentury.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1039714402 |
| RSS feed | history20th.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 461 Wacht am Rhein | 2026-10-11 | 42 min |
| 460 Question Time III | 2026-10-04 | 34 min |
| 459 Autumn Mist | 2026-09-27 | 42 min |
| 458 The Battle of Leyte Gulf | 2026-09-13 | 41 min |
| 457 I Have Returned | 2026-09-06 | 50 min |
| 456 A Bridge Too Far | 2026-08-30 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A chronicle of the history of the twentieth century, including art, music, popular culture, science, religion, and, of course, politics and war.
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About The History of the Twentieth Century
The History of the Twentieth Century is a serial podcast hosted and produced by Mark Painter, according to the show's website and Libsyn feed. It covers the twentieth century across politics, war, art, music, science and religion, and the website describes an interdisciplinary approach. The show has 465 episodes, releases roughly every one to two weeks and typically runs about 40 to 45 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 760 ratings with a 4.8 average. Audience figures are estimates, not published numbers: the show is likely reaching roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with a listener base skewing toward adults aged 35 and over. The website's funding links point to Patreon and buy-me-a-coffee pages, and no sponsors appear in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the estimated download range and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show suits history publishers, educational products and brands seeking a loyal, niche history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History of the Twentieth Century can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The History of the Twentieth Century
How much does The History of the Twentieth Century charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's current terms.
What is The History of the Twentieth Century about?
The show chronicles the twentieth century, covering politics and war alongside art, music, science, religion and popular culture. Hosted by Mark Painter, it has 465 episodes.
How do I contact The History of the Twentieth Century 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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