The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids
The Reading Bug Podcast, a children's audio show from The Reading Bug, an independent family-owned bookstore, offers original adventures, bedtime stories, story snacks and science questions. With 288 episodes released about every four days, typical length is 20 to 25 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Family-friendly kids' audio with a 4.4 Apple rating and about 1,500 ratings
- Publishes roughly every four days with 288 episodes, building a long back catalogue of children's stories
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,495 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, with a strong listener base for family and bedtime content
- Parents listen during car rides and bedtime, so family-oriented brands get a relaxed, attentive audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, serialised adventure
- Tone
- cozy, whimsical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 31 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Reading Bug
- Categories promoted
- children's books, bookstore, reading app
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes The Reading Bug's app and bookstore, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'Bedtime Stories: Humphrey Has Somewhere To Be' and 'Fact Fly: Why Do Leaves Change Colors?' show age-appropriate children's content, and the feed is not flagged explicit.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thereadingbug.com/adventures |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1339010925 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML4367050167 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Fact Fly: Why Do Leaves Change Colors? | 2026-10-15 | 21 min |
| Bedtime Stories: Humphrey Has Somewhere To Be | 2026-10-13 | 21 min |
| Adventure Encore: A Royal Adventure | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 46 min |
| Bedtime Stories: Clementine and Blythe | 2026-10-06 | 20 min |
| Adventure Encore: A Royal Adventure, Part 3 | 2026-10-05 | 45 min |
| Bedtime Stories: The Official Rainstorm Committee | 2026-09-29 | 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
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About The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids
The Reading Bug Podcast is a children's audio show produced by The Reading Bug, a family-owned independent children's bookstore, as described on the show's website and feed. It combines original immersive adventures, Lauren's Little Bedtime Stories, short Story Snacks with The Book Worm and Fact Fly's science questions, all with original music. Episodes run from about 20 to 31 minutes, and the show has released 288 episodes since January 2018 on a cadence of roughly every four days.
Brandon Savage is listed as the owner in the feed. The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,495 ratings averaging 4.4 stars. Listener figures are estimates: the show likely reaches around 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly parents and young children. No sponsors appear in recent episodes, and the show promotes its own bookstore and app.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits children's publishers, family subscription services and educational brands seeking a parent-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Reading Bug Podcast - Original Adventures, Bedtime Stories and Music for Kids
How much does The Reading Bug Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates and not a published price list.
What is The Reading Bug Podcast about?
The show offers original children's audio stories, including immersive adventures, bedtime stories, short Story Snacks and Fact Fly science questions, with original music and family-friendly content.
How do I contact The Reading Bug Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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