The Sewers of Paris is hosted by Matt Baume and explores how books, films, television and music shaped the lives of gay men. Each week a guest picks one piece of entertainment from their past. The show has about 300 episodes, released weekly, typically about 46 minutes long. Estimated 5,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode; sponsorship rate about $90 to $500 per episode.
Weekly entertainment-history conversations with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 394 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Roughly 300 weekly episodes of about 46 minutes, giving a consistent sponsorship slot.
- Guest-led storytelling suits brands tied to film, books, music and cultural products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest-led personal storytelling, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- candid, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 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
Titles such as 'Horny is a Response' and 'Watching Two Porcupines Mate' and 'Nasty Pig is Poetry' signal adult themes and crude language, while the show is otherwise conversational and discussion-based.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mattbaume.com/sewers-shownotes/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id983828051 |
| RSS feed | feeds.podtrac.com/6YucgrfPO4bp |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| There's Power in Doing Things You're Afraid Of (Wizard of Oz/Josh) | 2026-10-17 | – |
| Freak of Nature (Bride of Frankenstein/Sam Irvin) | 2026-10-09 | 59 min |
| I Was Always Interested in UFOs (Scott Heim/Mysterious Skin) | 2026-10-03 | 31 min |
| Lisa Loeb is Following Me (Reality Bites/Damian) | 2026-09-23 | 39 min |
| The Go-Out Girls (Ep 582 - Alaska Thunderf*ck/Rocky Horror) | 2026-09-18 | 46 min |
| Watching Two Porcupines Mate (The Thomas Crown Affair/Mike) | 2026-09-10 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Revealing stories about the books, movies, tv, music and more that have changed the lives of gay men. Each week, a guest plucks a piece of entertainment from their past, and answers the question: how did it change your life?
About The Sewers of Paris
The Sewers of Paris is a podcast hosted by Matt Baume, according to the show's feed and website. Each week a guest selects a book, film, television show, song or other piece of entertainment that changed their life, and explains why. The show's website describes it as a series of revealing personal stories about how entertainment has shaped the lives of gay men. The show has about 300 episodes released weekly, with a median length of roughly 46 minutes.
The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 394 ratings on Apple Podcasts, a signal of a committed listener base. Audience size is an estimate, not a published figure: based on the rating count and the show's weekly cadence, we estimate 5,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed or website. Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll ad would cost about $90 to $500 per episode.
The show suits brands in entertainment, books, music and lifestyle categories that want to reach an engaged, culturally invested audience. Adult themes and crude language mean it fits brands comfortable with mature content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Sewers of Paris can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Sewers of Paris
How much does The Sewers of Paris charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $500 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms with the show.
What is The Sewers of Paris about?
The Sewers of Paris is a weekly podcast where guests pick a book, film, show or song that changed their life and discuss its impact on gay men's lives and their own.
How do I contact The Sewers of Paris about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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