Young Ben Franklin
Young Ben Franklin, published by GZM Shows, is a scripted fiction serial following a fourteen-year-old Benjamin Franklin in Colonial Boston as he hunts a legendary treasure and outwits a British governor. The show has 26 episodes in its feed, released in irregular series rather than a fixed weekly schedule, with a median episode length of about 18 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a sponsorship rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
A family-friendly historical adventure serial with an engaged listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,033 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- The show has run since 2018 with 26 episodes, giving sponsor messages a long shelf life in the back catalog.
- Its non-explicit, family-friendly content suits brands targeting parents, educators and history enthusiasts.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, scripted audio drama, bonus episode
- Tone
- adventurous, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description only promotes the publisher's other shows and an ad-free early listening option at GZMShows.com.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is flagged non-explicit, and episode titles such as 'The Hanging Tree' and 'Mina and Lucy's Guide to Slaying Dracula' suggest peril and mild violence typical of adventure fiction.
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 | art19.com/shows/gzm-young-ben-franklin |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1387197359 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/gzm-young-ben-franklin |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Mina and Lucy's Guide to Slaying Dracula: The Night Before Halloween | 2026-10-15 | 17 min |
| The Ghost of Jessica Majors: Just Plain 11 | 2026-10-08 | 29 min |
| GZM Rewind: Young Ben Franklin | 2026-06-15 | 46 min |
| S2 E8: The Future of New York | 2022-04-13 | 28 min |
| S2 E7: High Society | 2022-04-06 | 25 min |
| S2 E6: Man on Fire | 2022-03-30 | 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Before he was Benjamin Franklin, inventor and statesman, he was just Ben, a boy in Colonial Boston with an adventurous spirit, a curious mind...and a penchant for getting into trouble. Meet our most endearing founding father at fourteen; a charming rebel years away from discovering the ageless sayings and brilliant inventions that made him famous. When Ben and his friends stumble upon a…
About Young Ben Franklin
Young Ben Franklin is a scripted fiction podcast from GZM Shows that imagines Benjamin Franklin at fourteen in Colonial Boston, where he and his friends search for a legendary treasure while outwitting the British governor of Massachusetts. According to the feed, the show has 26 episodes released in series, with episodes typically running about 18 minutes, and the Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,033 ratings averaging 4.6 stars. The show's own description and feed do not name individual hosts, so the publisher is credited as GZM Shows.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, skewing toward adults with a strong United States base and a family-listening profile. Visible sponsor mentions are absent from the feed; the only promotion is for the publisher's other shows and an ad-free early listening option. Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode.
The show suits educational brands, family-oriented products and history-focused campaigns that want a non-explicit, story-driven environment. Brands should weigh the irregular release pattern, which can leave gaps between sponsorable episodes.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Young Ben Franklin can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Young Ben Franklin
How much does Young Ben Franklin charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published by the show.
What is Young Ben Franklin about?
It is a scripted fiction serial in which a fourteen-year-old Benjamin Franklin in Colonial Boston searches for a legendary treasure and outwits a British governor. Episodes run about 18 minutes.
How do I contact Young Ben Franklin about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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