The Old Front Line is hosted by military historian Paul Reed, who walks listeners through First World War battlefields and draws on four decades of study. The show has 310 episodes, released weekly, typically running about 47 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
A highly rated, weekly WWI history show with a loyal, older, engaged listener base
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 185 ratings, with 170 five-star reviews
- Weekly episodes of about 47 minutes, with 310 episodes in the archive
- Host Paul Reed has over 40 years of Great War study and has written best-selling books on the Somme
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, listener Q&A
- Tone
- scholarly, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A Patreon funding link ('Support this Podcast') is listed in the feed, and the website names Leger Holidays only as the host's employer, not as a sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episodes cover combat deaths and missing soldiers of the First World War in a historical register, such as 'The Missing of 1914', with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | oldfrontline.co.uk |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1505204931 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/942766.rss |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers Episode 61 | 2026-10-17 | 48 min |
| The Missing of 1914 | 2026-10-10 | 46 min |
| Questions and Answers Episode 60 | 2026-10-03 | 44 min |
| Somme: Mighty Thiepval | 2026-09-26 | 1 h 8 min |
| Questions and Answers Episode 59 | 2026-09-19 | 46 min |
| The Great War Around Us | 2026-09-12 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Walk the battlefields of the First World War with Military Historian, Paul Reed. In these podcasts, Paul brings together over 40 years of studying the Great War, from the stories of veterans he interviewed, to when he spent more than a decade living on the Old Front Line in the heart of the Somme battlefields.
About The Old Front Line
The Old Front Line is a WWI history podcast hosted by military historian Paul Reed, who has studied the Great War for more than 40 years and has lived on the Somme battlefields. According to the show's website, episodes walk the battlefields, interview veterans and answer listener questions. The feed lists 310 episodes released weekly, typically about 47 minutes long.
The show holds a 4.8 average from 185 ratings on Apple Podcasts. The host's website describes him as a Battlefield Guide for Leger Holidays and the author of Walking the Somme and Great War Lives. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an audience that likely skews towards older, UK-based history enthusiasts.
The feed shows no sponsors, only a Patreon support link. A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits heritage travel, history publishing and documentary brands seeking a dedicated, attentive audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Old Front Line can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Old Front Line
How much does The Old Front Line charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625. Exact rates depend on the sponsorship terms and should be confirmed with the show.
What is The Old Front Line about?
The Old Front Line is a First World War history podcast hosted by Paul Reed. It covers battlefield walks, veteran interviews and listener questions about the Western Front.
How do I contact The Old Front Line about sponsoring an episode?
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