The New Yorker: Fiction
The New Yorker: Fiction is a monthly show hosted by fiction editor Deborah Treisman, in which authors read and discuss stories by other writers. The feed lists 236 episodes with a cadence of about one episode every 31 days and a median length near 71 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
A monthly literary reading from The New Yorker's fiction editor, with a high-trust audience
- Published by The New Yorker, with 236 episodes since 2007 and a 4.4 average Apple rating
- Episodes run long, with a median near 71 minutes, giving sponsors room for a host-read spot
- Listeners are estimated to skew older and book-engaged, a fit for premium culture and publishing brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- author reading, editor conversation, narrative
- Tone
- literary, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles are literary readings with no flagged content; some stories may contain mature themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | the-new-yorker-fiction-4473086b.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id256945396 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CNE2112124476 |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Colm Tóibín Reads Tobias Wolff | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 4 min |
| Min Jin Lee Reads Wendi Kaufman | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 4 min |
| Mohsin Hamid Reads Haruki Murakami | 2026-08-01 | 1 h 33 min |
| Paul Yoon Reads Fiona McFarlane | 2026-07-01 | 1 h 5 min |
| Han Ong Reads Lyudmila Ulitskaya | 2026-06-01 | 1 h 25 min |
| Sarah Shun-lien Bynum Reads Joan Silber | 2026-05-01 | 1 h 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 31 days.
A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.
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About The New Yorker: Fiction
The New Yorker: Fiction is a monthly show in which fiction editor Deborah Treisman presents readings by authors of stories from the magazine's archive, with each reader introducing a work by another writer. The feed, hosted on Megaphone, lists 236 episodes since May 2007, released about every 31 days, with a median running time near 71 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing carries 3,300 ratings with a 4.4 average, and listeners are estimated to be older and book-engaged, though these demographic figures are estimates rather than published data. The feed and Apple listing show no sponsor mentions or funding links.
Estimated downloads sit between 20,000 and 80,000 per episode, which supports a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits book publishers, premium audio brands and culture-focused campaigns. To sponsor an episode, contact the show through its listing on Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The New Yorker: Fiction can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The New Yorker: Fiction
How much does The New Yorker: Fiction charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and negotiation.
What is The New Yorker: Fiction about?
The show is a monthly reading series in which fiction editor Deborah Treisman hosts authors reading stories by other writers from The New Yorker's archive, with conversation about each work.
How do I contact The New Yorker: Fiction about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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