The TLS Podcast, hosted by Lucy Dallas and Alex Clark, is a weekly books and culture show from the Times Literary Supplement. Editors and writers discuss each week's issue. The show has 679 episodes, typical length about 47 minutes, and an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Estimated rate is $60 to $200 per episode.
A long-running literary audience that rates the show highly and listens weekly
- 679 episodes since 2014 with a steady weekly cadence and sustained listener engagement
- Apple Podcasts average rating of 4.4 from 182 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Discussion of the week's TLS issue gives sponsors a context of engaged, culturally curious listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel discussion, interview, editorial roundtable
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 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
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover literature, culture and the Hay Festival with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.the-tls.co.uk/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id868068396 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/af0e16de-9e4b-419b-… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbages and kings | 2026-10-15 | 53 min |
| Costume Dramas | 2026-10-08 | 48 min |
| Outsiders | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 3 min |
| The Cat's Whiskers | 2026-09-24 | 54 min |
| Manderley Revisited | 2026-09-17 | 35 min |
| Who's in Charge | 2026-09-10 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly podcast on books and culture from the TLS. Editors and writers join Lucy Dallas and Alex Clark to talk through the week’s issue. To read more, welcome to the TLS . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The TLS Podcast
The TLS Podcast is a weekly books and culture show from the Times Literary Supplement, hosted by Lucy Dallas and Alex Clark according to the show's feed and Acast listing. Editors and writers join the hosts to talk through each week's issue, with recent episodes covering novels, literary history and festival conversations. The feed lists 679 episodes since April 2014, with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 47 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 182 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5, and most ratings are five stars. Audience figures are estimates only: the show does not publish downloads, so the range of roughly 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is inferred from the ratings count, episode history and hosting platform, drawing on the feed and Apple Podcasts data. The likely listeners are readers and literary professionals, mostly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
No sponsors were found in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $60 to $200 per episode, which suits book publishers, bookshops, cultural institutions and premium reading-related brands seeking a focused literary audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The TLS Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The TLS Podcast
How much does The TLS Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $60 to $200. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement offered.
What is The TLS Podcast about?
The TLS Podcast is a weekly books and culture show from the Times Literary Supplement. Hosts Lucy Dallas and Alex Clark talk with editors and writers about each week's issue, covering literature, criticism and the arts.
How do I contact The TLS Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team there.
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