Wittenberg to Westphalia
Wittenberg to Westphalia, hosted by Benjamin Jacobs, is an episodic history podcast on the Early Modern Period of Europe, covering the Reformation, the wars it produced, and the lives of ordinary people. It has 128 episodes released roughly every 54 days, with a median length of about 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 500 to 3,000 per episode, with rates of $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running European history show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 128 episodes since 2014 build a deep, searchable back catalogue.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 254 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
- Scholarly, conversational hour-long episodes suit brands wanting focused attention.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, co-hosted banter, guest interview
- Tone
- scholarly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links a store and a support page, but no funding links appear in the feed.
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Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0; episode titles reference wars and rebellions in a historical context, such as Episode 97: Minority Report, with no concerning content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1035044409 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/f1ed99d0-1751-4a5f-… |
Benchmark score: 49 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 105: Gregory’s Goals | 2026-08-17 | 1 h 10 min |
| Episode 104: Podcast Footnote on Church Governance | 2026-06-10 | 1 h 17 min |
| Episode 103: The Lamentable Tragic Tale of Godfrey the Hunchback, Upda | 2026-05-22 | 58 min |
| Episode 102: Greeting Gregory | 2025-11-05 | 1 h 2 min |
| Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion | 2025-08-19 | 43 min |
| Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History | 2025-05-13 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 63 days ago, a new one about every 54 days.
A history podcast that aims to cover the birth of the European state system by examining the Early Modern Period of European history. Along the way, the podcast will delve into the geography, economy, politics, ideas, and culture of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period to give the listener a view into the lives of the people who lived the events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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About Wittenberg to Westphalia
Wittenberg to Westphalia is an independent history podcast by Benjamin Jacobs, covering the birth of the European state system through the Early Modern Period. The show, described on its feed and website, explores the geography, economy, politics, ideas and daily lives behind the Reformation and the wars that followed.
Benjamin Jacobs hosts the show from Providence, Rhode Island, according to the website's about page, which describes his master's degree in City and Regional Planning and his bachelor's in International Relations. The show has released 128 episodes since November 2014, typically running about 60 minutes, with a release gap of roughly 54 days. It is hosted on Acast.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 254 ratings with a 4.6 average. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, based on these signals rather than published figures. The show carries no sponsors in its feed, so a host-read mid-roll would likely be a first placement, priced at about $40 to $90 per episode. That suits history publishers, educational brands and travel companies seeking an engaged, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wittenberg to Westphalia can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Wittenberg to Westphalia
How much does Wittenberg to Westphalia charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $90. Rates are estimates, and the show has no visible sponsors today.
What is Wittenberg to Westphalia about?
It is a history podcast by Benjamin Jacobs covering the Early Modern Period of Europe, including the Reformation, the wars it produced, and the everyday lives of people caught up in them.
How do I contact Wittenberg to Westphalia about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, which is the simplest route to a sponsorship conversation.
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