The Irish Passport
The Irish Passport is hosted by journalist Naomi O Leary and lecturer Tim Mc Inerney, and covers Irish culture, current affairs and the historical background behind them. The show has 139 episodes, released roughly monthly, with a median length near 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are about 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Thoughtful, well-rated Irish current affairs audience with a strong history angle
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 333 ratings, with 314 five-star reviews.
- Nine years of consistent output, with 139 episodes and a Podcast Index popularity score of 9.
- Long-form episodes around 63 minutes give sponsor messages room to be heard.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, interview
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon funding link in the feed for bonus episodes; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover conflict and riots ("Racist riots in Belfast", "The Garvaghy Road: Conflict Returns"), and the political content is heavy but not sensational.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theirishpassport.com/series/default-podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1246162545 |
| RSS feed | www.theirishpassport.com/feed/podcast/ |
Benchmark score: 64 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Garvaghy Road: Conflict Returns | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 5 min |
| Trump for a United Ireland? | 2026-09-22 | 60 min |
| Going Wilde | 2026-08-17 | 54 min |
| Oscar the Wilde Irishman | 2026-07-14 | 54 min |
| Racist riots in Belfast | 2026-06-16 | 25 min |
| Halfpint debrief: The legend of Granuaile | 2026-05-18 | 0 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 21 days ago, a new one about every 30 days.
Irish culture and current affairs with the historical backstory that explains it all. Presented by journalist Naomi O Leary and lecturer Tim Mc Inerney, this is your passport to Ireland.
About The Irish Passport
The Irish Passport is a podcast on Irish culture and current affairs, presented by journalist Naomi O Leary and lecturer Tim Mc Inerney, according to the show's feed and its website. Each episode pairs recent news with the historical background needed to understand it, and the show has released 139 episodes since June 2017, with a monthly release pattern and a median length of about 63 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 333 ratings with an average of 4.9. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the ratings count and other signals, not a measured figure. Patreon supporters receive bonus episodes.
The feed shows no sponsors, so the show suits brands in education, books, travel and cultural products that want to reach an engaged, older audience. At an estimated $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor buys one 60-second read per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Irish Passport can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Irish Passport
How much does The Irish Passport charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Irish Passport about?
The Irish Passport covers Irish culture and current affairs, with historical backstory explaining current events. It is presented by Naomi O Leary and Tim Mc Inerney.
How do I contact The Irish Passport about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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