What'sHerName is a women's history podcast hosted by Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle, who tell biographies of women largely unknown to listeners, weaving in expert interviews. The show has 184 episodes released biweekly, typically about 56 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach engaged history listeners through a long-running women's history podcast with strong ratings
- 184 episodes since 2017 with a 4.8 average across 497 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Expert interviews and biographies running about 56 minutes, long enough for a full host-read
- Biweekly releases give sponsors a steady, predictable placement schedule
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative biography, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- conversational, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 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
Episode titles cover historical figures such as pirates, a 2025 Halloween special, and the Savannah Seven; no explicit flag is set and violence appears only as historical subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.whatshernamepodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1320638747 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/NSR7999761010 |
Benchmark score: 19 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| THE PIRATES Anne Bonny and Mary Read | 2026-09-17 | 56 min |
| THE FAIRYTELLER Marie-Catherine d'Aulnoy | 2026-08-31 | 54 min |
| THE LAST OF THE WILD WEST COWGIRLS Goldie Griffith | 2026-08-17 | 56 min |
| THE SEA CAPTAIN Mary Ann Patten | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 1 min |
| THE REBEL SAINTS Clare of Assisi and Agnes of Bohemia | 2026-07-13 | 50 min |
| THE HYSTERICAL SOCIETY The Savannah Seven | 2026-06-29 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 32 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!) Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName women's history podcast tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes…
About What'sHerName
What'sHerName is a women's history podcast hosted by Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle, who describe themselves as professors turned podcasters and sisters on the show's website. Each episode pairs expert interviews with vivid biographies of women listeners have rarely heard of, covering figures from pirates and cowgirls to saints, entrepreneurs and entomologists. The show's Apple Podcasts listing and feed describe a biweekly release schedule, with a median episode length of about 56 minutes across 184 episodes.
Apple Podcasts shows 497 ratings with a 4.8 average, of which 444 are five-star. Based on these signals, the show's audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. No sponsors are visible in the feed or on the website.
A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience range would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits history, education, book and women-focused consumer brands. Sponsorship details come from the show's feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What'sHerName can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What'sHerName
How much does What'sHerName charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.
What is What'sHerName about?
What'sHerName is a women's history podcast hosted by Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle. Each episode tells the biography of a woman history has overlooked, with expert interviews.
How do I contact What'sHerName about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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