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Ancient History Fangirl

Jenny Williamson, Genn McMenemy

Booking Overview

An ancient-history and cultural analysis show that primarily features the hosts’ own research, with recurring external interviews featuring historians, religion scholars, and authors. PR agencies could credibly pitch published historians, classicists, religion experts, authors, and scholars who can connect the ancient world to modern politics, power, gender, mythology, or social issues; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 369

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 6.1k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ancienthistoryfangirl@gmail.com

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Host

Jenny Williamson - Ancient history podcaster and co-host focused on the politics, personalities, mythology, and social history of the ancient world.

Genn McMenemy - Ancient history podcaster and co-host focused on the politics, personalities, mythology, and social history of the ancient world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published historians, classicists, religion scholars, and authors with recognized expertise in ancient history, mythology, politics, gender, or related cultural subjects; strong public communication skills are important.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Recognized academic or professional expertise, Successful writing or podcasting careers, Media or public education experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Brad Onishi - Christian Nationalism, High-control Christianity, Early Church History, Roman Society, And Democracy.

Eva Leigh - Magic And Mythology, Why-choose Romance, Female Pleasure, And Writing Historical And Speculative Romance.

Emma Southon - Slavery In Ancient Rome, Democracy, And How Enslavement Shaped Roman Society And Government.

Recent Topics

History, Ancient History, Roman History, Mythology, Religion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ancient History Fangirl
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End of Season 15 Announcement

October 29, 2026

⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠⁠ It is the End of Season 15--and we have to say, this was a challenging season for us. We were stepping outside our usual work by focusing on both the ancient and the modern world, but we really felt that the stretch was worth it. We are leaving this season with a healthy amount of trepidation--and even more determination than ever to vote while we still have the right to. Join us as we discuss what we just did, what's in store...

RE-RELEASE: The Haunting of Crater Lake

October 27, 2026

⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠ Crater Lake is a caldera lake in the Cascade Mountains in Oregon—the remnants of an ancient volcanic eruption. It’s the deepest lake in the country and one of the deepest in the world. And this place is steeped in lore: unexplained events, murders and suicides, disappearances and hauntings, and a strange 200-year-old floating log that probably controls the weather. But the history of this lake goes back even farther: to the volc...

Quiet Piggy: How Augustus Silenced his Critics

October 22, 2026

⁠⁠⁠⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠ In the last episode of our season, we’re taking an in-depth look at the life and writing of Ovid: pickup artist, poet extraordinaire, and all-around good-time guy who knew where all the best underground raves were in ancient Rome. Ovid loved city life, and he adored tweaking the nose of Rome’s First Citizen through his writing. In this episode, we chart Ovid’s rise and fall--from a cheeky, subversive poet to a tool in August...

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Frequently asked questions

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Ancient History Fangirl
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How do I get in touch with Ancient History Fangirl?

Ancient History Fangirl is hosted by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy. Its publicly listed email is ancienthistoryfangirl@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ancient History Fangirl?

The publicly listed email for Ancient History Fangirl: ancienthistoryfangirl@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Ancient History Fangirl have?

Podseeker estimates Ancient History Fangirl reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ancient History Fangirl?

Ancient History Fangirl typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published historians, classicists, religion scholars, and authors with recognized expertise in ancient history, mythology, politics, gender, or related cultural subjects; strong public communication skills are important. Common among recent guests: Published books; Recognized academic or professional expertise; Successful writing or podcasting careers. Recent guests include Brad Onishi, Eva Leigh, and Emma Southon.

How hard is it to get booked on Ancient History Fangirl?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Ancient History Fangirl cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Ancient History, Roman History, Mythology, and Religion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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