The Stoop Storytelling Series
The Stoop Storytelling Series, hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, features true personal stories told by everyday people, drawn from live Baltimore shows. It has 210 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typical length about 24 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 1,000 to 3,000, with an estimated rate of $40 to $90 per mid-roll.
Long-running public radio storytelling series with a loyal Baltimore listener base
- 210 episodes since 2019 with a Semiweekly update schedule on Apple Podcasts.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 229 ratings, with 169 five-star reviews.
- Median episode length of about 24 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, live recording
- Tone
- intimate, humorous
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 32 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- WYPR 88.1 FM BaltimoreYour Public Studios
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the producing station and distributor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Teen Moms' and 'Mouth-to-Snout' suggest mature personal themes, with no explicit flag set in the feed.
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.stoopstorytelling.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id262444919 |
| RSS feed | wtmd-rss.streamguys1.com/Stoop/the-stoop-storyte… |
Benchmark score: 68 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Taking a Tumble | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| Teen Moms | 2026-09-21 | 18 min |
| Cheerio, Love | 2026-09-07 | 20 min |
| Best of the Stoop: Baltimoored | 2026-08-24 | 24 min |
| Best of the Stoop: Rock n' Roll | 2026-08-10 | 33 min |
| Gentle Giants | 2026-07-27 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Stoop showcases the extraordinary true stories of “ordinary" people, told in front of live audiences as large as 1,400. Stoop stories are weird, wonderful, hilarious, and heartbreaking — and, above all, intimate. Founders Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin host the podcast. The Stoop Storytelling Podcast is hosted by Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin, produced by Maureen Harvie, and distributed by…
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About The Stoop Storytelling Series
The Stoop Storytelling Series is a podcast from the Baltimore-based organization of the same name, which the website describes as empowering individuals and building community through personal stories. Hosts Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin present true tales drawn from live audiences, with episodes published roughly every two weeks, and a median length of about 24 minutes. The show holds a 4.5 rating from 229 Apple Podcasts ratings.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults in the 35 and older range in the United States, with approximately 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode (estimated). The feed lists no sponsors, and the show is produced with WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore and distributed by Your Public Studios. Per-episode rates are estimated at $40 to $90, which would suit local Baltimore businesses, arts organizations and community services.
Sponsors should consider this show for local visibility and reputation with an engaged, mostly older listener base. Facts about the hosts and organization come from the feed and the show website; audience figures are estimates from Apple Podcasts ratings.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Stoop Storytelling Series can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Stoop Storytelling Series
How much does The Stoop Storytelling Series charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are about $40 to $90 per episode, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is The Stoop Storytelling Series about?
The show features true personal stories told by everyday people, recorded at live Baltimore events. Hosts Laura Wexler and Jessica Henkin present episodes roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact The Stoop Storytelling Series about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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