The Kitchen Sisters Present
The Kitchen Sisters Present, hosted by Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson of The Kitchen Sisters, documents lost recordings and overlooked histories through layered interviews, field recordings and music. The show has 297 episodes, released about every two weeks, with a median length near 36 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated). Suggested rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running, critically praised audio documentaries for a thoughtful, older listenership
- 297 episodes since 2014, released about every two weeks, with a median length near 36 minutes.
- 1,279 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Part of the Radiotopia network from PRX, with production by NPR-trained producers.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, archival audio, field recording
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- RadiotopiaPRX
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names Radiotopia and PRX as network affiliation only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover historical events such as 9/11 and the AIDS quilt, handled as archival memorial stories; no explicit flags in the feed.
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 | www.kitchensisters.org/present/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id814067846 |
| RSS feed | feeds.fugitivewaves.org/fugitivewaves |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Signal Hill — Push Up Contest | 2026-10-06 | 37 min |
| The Sonic Memorial - 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2026-09-08 | 60 min |
| The Tom Luddy Connection: The Man, The Movies, The Rolodex | 2026-09-01 | 53 min |
| The Keepers - Archiving the Underground | 2026-08-18 | 51 min |
| Cigar Stories: He Who Reads | 2026-08-04 | 24 min |
| Quilts as Monuments: Gert McMullin - Mother of the AIDS Quilt | 2026-07-21 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Kitchen Sisters Present… Stories from the b-side of history. Lost recordings, hidden worlds, people possessed by a sound, a vision, a mission. Deeply layered stories, lush with interviews, field recordings and music. From powerhouse NPR producers The Kitchen Sisters (The Keepers, Hidden Kitchens, The Hidden World of Girls, The Sonic Memorial Project, Lost & Found Sound, and Fugitive Waves).…
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About The Kitchen Sisters Present
The Kitchen Sisters Present is an audio documentary show hosted by Nikki Silva and Davia Nelson, the producers known as The Kitchen Sisters. According to the show's feed and website, it presents lost recordings, hidden worlds and overlooked histories through deeply layered interviews, field recordings and music. The show has 297 episodes, with new releases about every two weeks and a median episode length near 36 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,279 ratings with a 4.5 average, and the show is part of the Radiotopia network from PRX. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: the ratings volume suggests roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward adults aged 35 and over. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll placement would sit in a range of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits cultural institutions, heritage brands, premium lifestyle products and publishers launching history or documentary titles.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Kitchen Sisters Present can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Kitchen Sisters Present
How much does The Kitchen Sisters Present charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's current terms.
What is The Kitchen Sisters Present about?
The show is an audio documentary series from The Kitchen Sisters that presents lost recordings, hidden histories and overlooked people through interviews, field recordings and music. It is part of the Radiotopia network.
How do I contact The Kitchen Sisters Present 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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