Waterpeople is a surf and ocean storytelling podcast hosted by Lauren L. Hill and Dave Rastovich. Each episode opens with a question about a life-changing aquatic experience and covers ecology, adventure, community and activism. The show has 141 episodes, released about every two weeks, typically running 60 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged surf and ocean audience hearing from conservation leaders and world champions
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 372 ratings, with 355 five-star reviews.
- Long-running show with 141 episodes and deep ties to surf and ocean communities.
- Existing supporters include Patagonia and Sodii, showing fit with outdoor and wellness brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PatagoniaSodiiNgalung Kalla Eco Retreat
- Categories promoted
- outdoor apparel, electrolyte supplements, eco travel
- Affiliate links
- No
The Partners page on the website names Patagonia, Sodii and Ngalung Kalla as supporters, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover surfing, voyaging, mental fitness and conservation with no explicit flags; the show has explicit=0 in the feed and political topics appear in activism episodes.
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 | waterpeoplepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1471479507 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/419566.rss |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Knowing When to Go (po'e wa'a) with guest host Chris Miyashiro + voyag | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 48 min |
| Rodrigo Perez: Active Patience | 2026-09-27 | 1 h 32 min |
| Shaun Tomson: Age of Acceleration | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 35 min |
| Laura Crane: Befriending Fear | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 9 min |
| Whaia: Mana Waka | 2026-08-14 | 2 h 10 min |
| Jon Swift: Making Friends with the Cosmos | 2026-07-29 | 1 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Surf stories, ocean adventures + the aquatic experiences that shape us. Listen with Lauren L. Hill and Dave Rastovich as they gather stories, insights and useful skills from some of the most outstanding waterfolk on the planet. Waterpeople is where our global ocean community dives into the facets of watery lives lived well: ecology, adventure, community, activism, science, egalitarianism,…
About Waterpeople
Waterpeople is a surf and ocean storytelling podcast hosted by Lauren L. Hill and Dave Rastovich, according to the feed and the show website. Each episode opens with the question of a time after which a guest was never the same, then explores ecology, adventure, community, activism and science. The feed lists 141 episodes released about every two weeks, usually running 60 to 90 minutes.
The website describes the hosts as storytellers working with world champions, bestselling authors, conservation leaders and marine scientists. Apple Podcasts shows 372 ratings with an average of 4.9. The audience is estimated rather than measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a mostly English-speaking, surf-oriented listenership.
Patagonia, Sodii and Ngalung Kalla Eco Retreat are named as partners on the website. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read episode sponsorship would likely cost about $90 to $625, suiting outdoor, wellness and eco-travel brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Waterpeople can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Waterpeople
How much does Waterpeople charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the sponsorship format.
What is Waterpeople about?
Waterpeople is a surf and ocean storytelling podcast hosted by Lauren L. Hill and Dave Rastovich. It features guests discussing ecology, adventure, activism and surfing through personal stories.
How do I contact Waterpeople 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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