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《The Real Story》By 報導者

Podcast · bit.ly/2Ptvj6F · TW · ZH

報導者 The Reporter, a Taiwanese independent nonprofit newsroom, publishes this Mandarin news podcast covering investigations, interviews and on-site reporting. The show has 576 episodes released roughly every two days, with typical episodes around 37 minutes long. Estimated downloads are about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor 《The Real Story》By 報導者

Taiwan's trusted nonprofit newsroom reaches engaged Mandarin news listeners

  • 576 episodes in roughly six years, released about every two days
  • Long-form investigative and interview episodes average around 37 minutes
  • Ad-free, nonprofit newsroom with a loyal, listener-supported audience
Best forbrand awareness among educated Taiwanese adultscorporate social responsibility campaignseducation and professional services
Watch forThe show is ad-free by editorial policy and sponsors may face a sensitive, news-focused environment.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News70%
Society20%
Arts & Entertainment10%
Formats
interview, narrative, news digest
Tone
serious, informative
Language
Chinese
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 321 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 ratings maps to 5,000 to 25,000), high Podcast Index popularity of 9, a newsroom with a long back catalogue and frequent releases, and show age under six years.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the investigated case?Who is affected by this policy?How did the reporters uncover the story?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
Taiwan85%
Hong Kong5%
🇺🇸 United States3%
LanguagesChinese (Traditional) 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description asks listeners to support the nonprofit, which is funded by donations, and links to a support page rather than a sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Recent titles cover wartime archives, drug-related and fraud themes, and an episode on sexual trauma ("性創傷倖存者"), which is sensitive but not 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

Benchmark score: 68 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence32 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

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About 《The Real Story》By 報導者

《The Real Story》 is a Mandarin podcast from 報導者 The Reporter, a Taiwanese independent nonprofit media outlet, according to the feed and the show's website. The show features interviews, on-site reporting, and themed series on social, international and cultural topics. It has 576 episodes released about every two days, with typical episodes running 30 to 45 minutes.

The show is hosted on SoundOn and rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts from 321 ratings. Its listeners are estimated, not measured, and are likely Taiwanese adults interested in current affairs. Recent episodes include investigative series on elder care and the Thalidomide scandal.

The feed shows no sponsors, and the nonprofit states it runs without advertising. Because the show carries no ads, a sponsorship would require a direct arrangement with the newsroom. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which points to a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll if the newsroom accepted one.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. 《The Real Story》By 報導者 can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about 《The Real Story》By 報導者

How much does The Real Story charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The show runs no ads, and its nonprofit publisher does not list rates. Estimated reach of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode suggests roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll if accepted.

What is The Real Story about?

The Real Story is a Mandarin news podcast from Taiwan's nonprofit 報導者 The Reporter. It covers investigations, interviews and on-site reporting on social, international and cultural topics.

How do I contact The Real Story about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Note that the publisher operates without advertising.

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