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YA, We Read It!

Hosted by Meggie Gates, Laura Petro

YA, We Read It! is hosted by comedians Meggie Gates and Laura Petro, who reread young adult novels and series as a book club. The show has 177 episodes on a weekly cadence, typical length about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: a full reread of The Mortal Instruments series.

Why brands sponsor YA, We Read It!

Comedic rereads of beloved young adult series reaching a loyal, highly rated audience

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 294 ratings signals a highly engaged listener base
  • 177 episodes on a steady weekly schedule give sponsors reliable placement
  • Longform episodes around 55 minutes allow relaxed host-read integrations
Best forbook publishers and imprintsreading apps and subscription servicesstationery and cozy lifestyle products
Watch forExplicit flag and mature-themed series mean brand fit must be checked per episode.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature80%
Comedy20%
Formats
co-hosted banter, book discussion, author interview
Tone
playful, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 294 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000, about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), a 177-episode weekly show with a 4.9 average rating and no sponsor signals
Audience asks aboutWhich young adult series are being reread nextWhether the nostalgic books still hold upWhat the hosts thought of a specific novel or author
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
70%women
30%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
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 description names only the Audio Mint Podcast Network.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit and the catalogue includes The Mortal Instruments, a series with mature themes; the host comedy is informal.

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: 77 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Friendship, adventure, first kisses, first fights, and sometimes supernatural: Young Adult novels are a treasure given to us by authors around the world. Best friends and comedians Laura Petro and Meggie Gates are sitting down for their very own book club to reread the series that shaped their school years in ”YA, We Read It!” because yes. Yes, they did actually read it.This is a podcast on Audio…
YA, We Read It!'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About YA, We Read It!

YA, We Read It! is a comedy book club podcast hosted by Meggie Gates and Laura Petro, best friends and comedians who reread the young adult novels that shaped their school years. According to the show's Podbean page and the RSS feed, the format is co-hosted discussion with episodes typically running about 55 minutes and released weekly across 177 episodes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.9 average rating from 294 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults in their twenties and thirties in the United States. The feed names no sponsors, and the show is listed on the Audio Mint Podcast Network.

At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Book publishers, reading apps and lifestyle brands whose audience overlaps with young adult readers are the best fit.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. YA, We Read It! can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about YA, We Read It!

How much does YA, We Read It! charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and is agreed directly with the show.

What is YA, We Read It! about?

YA, We Read It! is a comedy book club where hosts Meggie Gates and Laura Petro reread young adult novels and series, discussing them with humor and interviewing authors.

How do I contact YA, We Read It! about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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