Wise About Texas is hosted by Ken Wise, who is credited on the website as Justice Ken Wise, a Texas appellate judge. The show covers Texas history through relaxed storytelling and research-driven narratives. It has 176 episodes released roughly every 15 days, with a median length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated). Host-read rate range is $90 to $630 per episode, with a minimum of $90. One distinctive detail is a companion show, Wise About Golf, with its own feed.
A long-running Texas history show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,065 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base
- 176 episodes since 2015 give a deep, consistent archive of Texas-focused history
- Live recordings and a companion golf history show widen reach across listener interests
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, live recording
- Tone
- relaxed, scholarly
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists a Patreon funding link (patreon.com/WiseAboutTexas), and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover historical conflicts such as 'How to Start a War- The Warfield and Snively Raids' and 'A Disturbing Set of Events (Anahuac, 1832)', and the feed is not flagged 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 | wiseabouttexas.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1054860435 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/WiseAboutTexas |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| EP. 156 (Live From Young County) Fort Belknap with Jim Hammond | 2026-10-04 | 38 min |
| EP. 155: (Live from Young County) Starting a History Museum with Shann | 2026-09-21 | 34 min |
| Ep. 154: When Lone Star Cowboys Took the Sport of Kings | 2026-08-31 | 31 min |
| EP. 153: How to Start a War- The Warfield and Snively Raids | 2026-08-16 | 38 min |
| Ep. 152: Teeing off with Wise About Golf! | 2026-08-03 | 29 min |
| EP. 151: A Road Trip Through the Republic | 2026-07-16 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.
If you think you know Texas history, think again. This is the podcast that goes beyond the textbooks — rigorously researched, compellingly written, and delivered with a relaxed storytelling style that makes even the most serious history feel like sitting around a campfire. Your host is Justice Ken Wise: a scholar with a gift for narrative and a knack for finding the stories that surprise you.…
About Wise About Texas
Wise About Texas is a history podcast covering Texas events, figures and legends through researched, relaxed storytelling. The show is hosted by Ken Wise, who the show's website describes as a seventh-generation Texan, a senior associate justice on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, and a former president of the Texas State Historical Association. The feed and website describe the show as having 176 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with median episodes running about 25 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,065 ratings with a 4.9 average. Based on these signals, listener downloads are an estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and the audience is likely to be Texas-focused adults aged 35 and older. No sponsors were seen in the feed; the show uses a Patreon funding link instead. Sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, which would suit regional brands in education, heritage or Texas lifestyle categories.
Source: the podcast feed, the show's website, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wise About Texas can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Wise About Texas
How much does Wise About Texas 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 $90 to $630 per episode. These are estimates computed from public signals, not published rates.
What is Wise About Texas about?
Wise About Texas is a history podcast covering Texas events, figures and legends. It is hosted by Ken Wise and has 176 episodes released about every two weeks.
How do I contact Wise About Texas about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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