The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages is hosted by James Boulton and covers forgotten women in history, including spies, revolutionaries and rulers. The show has 177 episodes with a cadence of about one episode every three weeks, typical length around 54 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a host-read ad rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Engaged history listeners in a 177-episode women's history series with a 4.8 Apple rating
- 399 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, with 365 five-star reviews
- Episodes run about 54 minutes, long enough for a full host-read ad
- Consistent historical narrative format attracts a loyal, reflective audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, multi-part series, solo monologue
- Tone
- informative, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 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
Episode titles reference wartime executions and imprisonment, such as 'Edith Cavell (3) The price of defiance' and 'Christine Granville (3) The Digne Jailbreak'; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1330212390 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/8c688240-421e-4da6-… |
Benchmark score: 13 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6.29 The Spymaster, the Commander and the Cat | 2026-09-06 | 1 h 30 min |
| 6.28 Virginia Hall (5) The Madonna of the Mountains | 2026-08-09 | 1 h 11 min |
| 6.27 Virginia Hall (4) Chin up, and tail over the dashboard | 2026-07-19 | 47 min |
| 6.26 Virginia Hall (3) The Devil in the Dog Collar | 2026-06-14 | 47 min |
| 6.25 Virginia Hall (2) The Limping Lady of Lyon | 2026-05-31 | 53 min |
| 6.24 Virginia Hall (1) A companion called Cuthbert | 2026-05-10 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 43 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Women make up half of the world's population, and yet history books often consign them to the sidelines. They are dismissed as merely the wives of powerful men; babymakers and nothing more. Yet women have been the driving force behind history for millennia, from female Pharoahs, warrior princesses and pirates, to the revolutionaries who sought to topple the male-dominated political systems of…
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About The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages is a history podcast hosted by James Boulton, presented on Acast and described on the show's website at theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk. Each episode tells the stories of influential women who are often left out of standard history books, including spies, revolutionaries, pirates and rulers. The show is delivered as multi-part narrative series.
The feed lists 177 episodes, with a release cadence of roughly one episode every three weeks and a median length of about 54 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 399 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, according to Apple Podcasts. Audience figures are estimates only: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing toward listeners aged 35 and over. No sponsors were found in the feed.
At an estimated $90 to $630 per host-read episode, the show suits book publishers, education providers and heritage brands seeking an attentive history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages
How much does The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages about?
The show tells the forgotten stories of influential women in history, including spies, revolutionaries, pirates and rulers. It is hosted by James Boulton and has 177 episodes.
How do I contact The Other Half: The History of Women Through the Ages about sponsoring an episode?
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