The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly
The World in Time, published by Lapham's Quarterly and hosted by Donovan Hohn, interviews historians, writers and journalists about books that bring past voices into the present. The show has 147 episodes released biweekly since 2017, with a median length of about 69 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-form literary history audience with a rare, engaged, high-rated listenership
- 281 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, unusually strong for a niche history show.
- Biweekly episodes of about 69 minutes give sponsors room for a full host-read mid-roll.
- Guests include Jill Lepore, Mary Beard and Michael Pollan, which signals a well-read listenership.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, panel discussion, bonus teaser
- Tone
- scholarly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover history, empire, revolution and literary criticism, including violent history such as 'America's Violent Birth', with no explicit flag.
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 | art19.com/shows/the-world-in-time-laphams-quarte… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1223773992 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-world-in-time-laphams-quarterl… |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Broken World: Roger Berkowitz and Jennifer Szalai | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 58 min |
| A Broken World: Annie Dillard and Lewis H. Lapham | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 14 min |
| [BONUS] Passages: On Morrison (with Namwali Serpell and Tracy K. Smith | 2026-09-18 | 31 min |
| Namwali Serpell on Toni Morrison | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 19 min |
| [BONUS] The Making of a Movie and an Archive (with John Kirby, Libby H | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 30 min |
| The Beginnings of American Empire: William Hogeland and Eric Jay Dolin | 2026-08-28 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Donovan Hohn, the acting editor of Lapham's Quarterly, interviews historians, writers, and journalists about books that bring voices from the past up to the microphone of the present. New episodes are released bi-weekly.
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About The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly
The World in Time is a history and literature podcast published by Lapham's Quarterly and hosted by Donovan Hohn, acting editor of the magazine, according to the show's RSS feed and Art19 page. Each episode is an interview with a historian, writer or journalist about a book that brings voices from the past into the present. The show has 147 episodes released biweekly since April 2017, with a median episode length of about 69 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 281 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, a strong signal of an engaged niche audience. Listeners are estimated to be mostly American and older, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. These figures are estimates, not published numbers. No sponsors appear in the feed or the Art19 listing.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. That range suits publishers, universities and cultural institutions that want to reach readers of serious nonfiction.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly
How much does The World in Time charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms with the show.
What is The World in Time about?
The World in Time is a podcast hosted by Donovan Hohn of Lapham's Quarterly. It interviews historians, writers and journalists about books that bring the past into the present, with episodes released biweekly.
How do I contact The World in Time 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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