The Literary Life Podcast
The Literary Life Podcast, hosted by Angelina Stanford, Thomas Banks and Cindy Rollins, explores reading well and the classic literary tradition through slow reads and book conversations. The show has 347 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 82 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A weekly, highly rated audience of serious readers and classic literature lovers
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,246 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars.
- Weekly episodes of about 80 minutes build a long-running, loyal listener base.
- Slow chapter-by-chapter reads suit book publishers, bookstores and reading-focused brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, chapter-by-chapter reading, interview
- Tone
- thoughtful, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website links to a Patreon page for Friends and Fellows patrons, but no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent episode titles cover novels such as Watership Down and Lilith, with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theliterary.life/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1460580357 |
| RSS feed | theliterarylife.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 53 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 348: "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Ch. 6-16 | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 31 min |
| Episode 347: "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Intro and Ch. 1-5 | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 16 min |
| Episode 346: Finding the Education for Your Vocation with the Hornstra | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 32 min |
| Episode 345: "Best of" Series – The Literary Life of Addison and Ella | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 52 min |
| Episode 344: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 41-50 | 2026-09-01 | 60 min |
| Episode 343: Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 31-40 | 2026-08-25 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic…
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About The Literary Life Podcast
The Literary Life Podcast is hosted by Angelina Stanford, Thomas Banks and Cindy Rollins, according to the show's website. The show explores the art of reading well through slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers and discussion of how stories shape the world. Episodes are released weekly, and the feed lists 347 episodes with a median length of about 82 minutes.
The show's website describes the hosts as experienced teachers and readers. Apple Podcasts shows 1,246 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars. Its episodes cover novels such as Watership Down and Lilith, and short stories in its summer series.
Listeners are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on the rating count, and this is an estimate rather than a reported figure. The feed shows no sponsors, and the show links to a Patreon page. A typical host-read sponsorship would cost an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, which suits book publishers and reading-focused brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Literary Life Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Literary Life Podcast
How much does The Literary Life Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship format and must be agreed with the show.
What is The Literary Life Podcast about?
The show explores reading well and the classic literary tradition through slow chapter-by-chapter reads, book conversations and discussion of how stories shape people and culture. Episodes run weekly.
How do I contact The Literary Life Podcast 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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