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Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

Podcast · www.wcypodcast.com · US · EN
Hosted by Robert Johnson

Whence Came You? is hosted by Robert H. Johnson, covering Freemasonry through historical research, Masonic papers and modern discussion for present-day Freemasons. The show has 725 episodes released weekly, typically 25 to 35 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

A long-running, loyal audience of Freemasons and esoteric history readers

  • 725 weekly episodes since 2011 build a deep back catalogue that keeps earning downloads
  • A 4.8 average Apple rating from 325 ratings signals a highly engaged listener base
  • Listeners are drawn to historical and philosophical depth, suited to considered, long-form messages
Best forbooks and reading materialseducation and lodge-related productshistory and philosophy publishers
Watch forAudience is niche and skews older and male; reach is limited to a specific interest group.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality45%
Books & Literature15%
History25%
Education15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, essay reading
Tone
scholarly, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 325 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), 725 episodes over fifteen years on Libsyn, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9, no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat the Masonic symbols and rituals meanHow ancient Egyptian and alchemical traditions connect to FreemasonryHow to get more meaning from lodge membership
Age
5%18-24
15%25-34
25%35-44
55%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The website links to a shop and a supporters page, but no funding links appear in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles discuss dictators and wartime fear (for example 'Watchmen in the Dark: Fighting Dictators and the Fear of Dying') but contain no explicit content flags.

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

Benchmark score: 20 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Today's Freemasonry through Masonic research papers of the past and present. Discussions on the Fraternity through modern technology made accessible to both Freemasons and men interested in Freemasonry.
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About Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

Whence Came You? is a weekly podcast hosted by Robert H. Johnson that explores Freemasonry through historical research, Masonic papers and discussion aimed at present-day Freemasons and men interested in the fraternity. According to the show website, Johnson is also associated with projects including Skull and Crown Ltd. and the Masonic Legacy Society. Episodes typically run 25 to 35 minutes, and the show has released 725 episodes since July 2011.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 325 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is estimated to reach 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count, episode history and weekly cadence. Listeners are likely to be older Freemasons and men interested in esoteric history.

No sponsors are named in the feed or website. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, which would suit history publishers, book sellers or education brands serving a Masonic or esoteric readership.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

How much does Whence Came You? charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates range from about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and the show's current terms.

What is Whence Came You? about?

Whence Came You? is a weekly podcast by Robert H. Johnson about Freemasonry, covering Masonic research, history, symbolism and philosophy for Freemasons and men interested in the fraternity.

How do I contact Whence Came You? about sponsoring an episode?

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