The Strata is a serialised science fiction audio drama created by Mark R. Healy, following an ageing courier in a dystopian city who must partner with an underworld ganglord to pay for his life-sustaining treatment. The show has 159 episodes on a biweekly cadence, with typical episodes running about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A serialised dystopian sci-fi drama with a loyal 817-rating audience
- 817 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, 729 of them five stars
- 159 episodes since July 2021 on a steady biweekly schedule
- Listeners follow long story arcs, so a mid-roll reaches the same ears across seasons
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial audio drama, bonus recap and retrospective
- Tone
- dark, serialised
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 33 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
The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and the dystopian crime premise implies violence and underworld themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thestratapodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1575320449 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/thestrata |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 14.4 - The Outer Rim - Part 4 | 2026-10-06 | 33 min |
| Episode 14.3 - The Outer Rim - Part 3 | 2026-09-22 | 33 min |
| Episode 14.2 - The Outer Rim - Part 2 | 2026-09-08 | 33 min |
| Episode 14.1 - The Outer Rim - Part 1 | 2026-08-25 | 33 min |
| Episode 14.0 - Season 14 Trailer | 2026-08-18 | 1 min |
| Recap - Season 13 | 2026-08-11 | 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
In a dystopian city, an ageing courier is forced to go into business with an underworld ganglord in order to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive.
About The Strata
The Strata is a serialised science fiction audio drama written and published by Mark R. Healy, according to the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing. It follows an ageing courier in a dystopian city who is forced into business with an underworld ganglord to pay for the treatment that keeps him alive. The show is structured as a long-running story, with full episodes, trailers, recaps and bonus episodes.
The feed lists 159 episodes on a biweekly cadence, with full episodes typically running around 30 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 817 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Listener figures are not published, so the estimated audience of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is an estimate based on these rating counts and the show's age and cadence. No sponsors appear in the feed.
A brand sponsoring an episode would pay an estimated $90 to $625 for a host-read mid-roll, depending on the audience estimate. The show suits science fiction, gaming and streaming entertainment brands that want to reach an engaged serial audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Strata can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Strata
How much does The Strata charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates range from about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Rates are estimates, not a published price.
What is The Strata about?
The Strata is a science fiction audio drama about an ageing courier in a dystopian city who partners with an underworld ganglord to pay for his life-saving treatment. It is released as a serial with biweekly episodes.
How do I contact The Strata 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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