The Stacks, hosted by Traci Thomas, is a books and reading podcast with lively guest conversations on culture, race and politics. It publishes 525 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically about 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is its monthly Book Club segment.
Reach an engaged book-loving audience through a 525-episode weekly literary show
- Weekly episodes of about an hour, with a 4.9 Apple Podcasts average from 1,801 ratings
- Monthly Stacks Book Club adds a recurring, deeply engaged listening segment
- Guest-led interviews with authors and cultural figures give host-read ads a conversational context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, book club discussion, bonus segment
- Tone
- warm, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries an explicit flag and guests discuss race and politics, and titles include 'Shadow Daddy' (Ep. 445) and 'The Dark Underside of America' (Ep. 443).
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thestackspodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1362164483 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-stacks |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 446 Hope Comes From Knowing Your Values with Min Jin Lee | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 1 min |
| Ep. 445 What's a Shadow Daddy? with Jess Lee | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep. 444 Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat — The Stacks Book Club | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 1 min |
| Unabridged: The Book Trends That Are Annoying Us | 2026-09-25 | 18 min |
| Ep. 443 The Dark Underside of America with Kai Bird | 2026-09-23 | 57 min |
| Ep. 442 I Put My Readers Through the Ringer with Marlon James | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 0 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Stacks is your one stop shop to talk books and reading. Guests will join the host, Traci Thomas for lively discussions about books and the ways they have shaped their lives, and they way we all understand culture, race, politics, and more. The last Wednesday of each month Traci and guest will break down a book in detail as part of The Stacks Book Club. Make sure to check the website…
About The Stacks
The Stacks is a books and reading podcast hosted by Traci Thomas, according to the show's website and RSS feed. Each episode features a guest discussing books and the ways they shape culture, race and politics, and the last Wednesday of each month includes a Book Club breakdown of a single title. The show has published 525 episodes since March 2018 on a weekly cadence, typically running about 60 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,801 ratings with a 4.9 average, which the directory uses as the strongest signal of reach. Based on that rating count, the show is estimated to reach roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, though this is an estimate and not a published figure. The feed and website show no named sponsors, so the show's audience is best described as a book-focused listenership in the United States.
A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $90 to $625 per episode on the Starbooked rate basis, which suits publishers, bookstores and reading-related brands looking for a literary audience. Sponsorship inquiries should be directed through the show's contact details on Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Stacks can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Stacks
How much does The Stacks charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the agreed placement.
What is The Stacks about?
The Stacks is a books and reading podcast hosted by Traci Thomas. Guests discuss books and their influence on culture, race and politics, and a monthly Book Club segment covers one title in depth.
How do I contact The Stacks 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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