The Object, produced by The Minneapolis Institute of Art, explores surprising true stories behind museum objects with wit and curiosity. It has 124 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typical length about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a host-read mid-roll rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Museum-backed storytelling with an engaged, highly rated audience
- Institutional publisher with 124 episodes and a 4.7 Apple average from 186 ratings
- Consistent biweekly cadence with episodes around 25 minutes
- Curious, witty tone suits brands aligned with culture and learning
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, interview, live recording
- Tone
- witty, curious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 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
Episode titles reference historical and artistic subjects, including 'There's Something About Virgin Mary' and an encore on a gay art star, handled in a museum-history context; no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | tgihring.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1449854291 |
| RSS feed | feed.podbean.com/tgihring/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| French Kiss: The Secret History of the World's Most Romantic Photo | 2026-10-12 | 19 min |
| There's Something About Virgin Mary | 2026-09-28 | 27 min |
| The Miracle of Saint Frida | 2026-09-23 | 26 min |
| Once Upon a Time in Mexico: The Secret of the Chac Mool | 2026-09-14 | 21 min |
| Meet Mia at the Fair | 2026-08-31 | 22 min |
| Lessons of The Odyssey: How to Live Forever (or Die Trying) | 2026-08-17 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
”The Object” podcast explores the surprising, true stories behind museum objects with wit and curiosity. An object’s view of us.
About The Object
The Object is a podcast from The Minneapolis Institute of Art that uncovers surprising true stories behind museum objects, delivered with wit and curiosity. The show has 124 episodes released about every two weeks, with a typical runtime of roughly 25 minutes, and its feed is hosted on Podbean. The feed does not name individual hosts, and the website pages captured do not add personal details.
Apple Podcasts shows 186 ratings with a 4.7 average, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener estimates are based on rating counts and show age, not published download figures, and the audience is likely concentrated in the United States with an older skew. No sponsors were found in the feed.
Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode suggest a host-read mid-roll rate of about $40 to $200 per episode, which may suit cultural, arts-education, or lifelong-learning brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Object can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Object
How much does The Object charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's terms and are not published in the feed.
What is The Object about?
The Object is a podcast from The Minneapolis Institute of Art telling surprising true stories behind museum objects. Episodes mix history, art, and storytelling in a witty, curious style, about 25 minutes long.
How do I contact The Object about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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