Windowsill Chats is hosted by Margo Tantau, a creative director, product designer and maker. The show interviews artists and makers about creative careers, business and the creative life, with 342 episodes at a weekly cadence and a typical length of about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 15,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $380 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A warm, long-running show for creative makers building sustainable careers
- 342 episodes with a steady weekly release since 2020 give a long shelf life for a sponsor message.
- Apple Podcasts shows 365 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a sign of an engaged and loyal listenership.
- Guests are working artists and makers, so the audience skews toward people who buy craft supplies, tools and creative services.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation, replay
- Tone
- warm, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed shows no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover family secrets and personal reinvention with no explicit flags; the feed is not marked explicit.
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 | tantaustudio.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1529045232 |
| RSS feed | tantaustudio.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What's Done Is Done, Or Is It?: Family Secrets, Bread Baking, and a Li | 2026-10-14 | 55 min |
| Stop Being a Good Girl: Maps, Reinvention, and the Case for Texture, w | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 10 min |
| How Making Art Can Become a Way of Life with Abby Jacobs (Replay) | 2026-09-30 | 33 min |
| Full Circle: Reinventing Your Creative Identity Later in Life, with No | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 26 min |
| You're Not Alone: Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani on the Hidden | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 20 min |
| Enough, Not More: Redefining Financial Freedom for Creatives, with Dan | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Windowsill Chats is a podcast for artists and creatives who are curious about what it's like to live, work & walk a creative path. You'll find honest stories, refreshing tips, artistic business advice and real conversations with global artists & makers just like you. Host Margo Tantau, a 30+ year Creative Director, Product Designer & maker, is a cheerleader for your success. Come grab a cuppa &…
About Windowsill Chats
Windowsill Chats is a podcast hosted by Margo Tantau, a creative director, product designer and maker, according to the show's website. Each episode features a conversation with an artist or maker about creative careers, business and the creative life, with a long-running archive of 342 episodes released weekly. Typical episodes run about 72 minutes, based on the feed.
The show has a 4.9-star average from 365 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is estimated rather than published: roughly 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings volume and show age. The audience appears to be creative professionals and hobbyists interested in building sustainable careers. No sponsors were seen in the recent feed.
Brands in art supplies, creative tools and small business services may suit the show. Estimated rates run about $90 to $380 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on the per-thousand downloads range used by Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Windowsill Chats can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Windowsill Chats
How much does Windowsill Chats charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $380 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement you request.
What is Windowsill Chats about?
Windowsill Chats is a podcast for artists and creatives about living and working a creative path. Episodes are conversations with artists and makers covering creative careers, business and personal stories.
How do I contact Windowsill Chats about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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