
The unvarnished, non-boring history of the popes of the Roman Catholic Church – told in a way to remind us that the world and the Church’s problems today have happened plenty of times before. Become a Paid Subscriber: anchor.fm/thepopecast/subscribe
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 8 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Dr. Matt Ponesse – or @medievalistmatt as he's known by so many – is a medieval history professor by day and a world-class memelord over on Instagram by…earlier in the day, as you'll learn in this episode. His calling card is using the marginalia fro... more
A very special guest indeed on this week’s show. I’m joined by Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for Crux in Rome, who recently conducted the first exclusive, extensive papal interviews of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. Those conversations have been... more
Our favorite fellow papal history buff is back with us this week, Fr. Richard Kunst from the Diocese of Duluth Minnesota, here to talk about meeting Pope Leo XIV, his huge upcoming exhibit at the Mall of America, and some other little tidbits you won... more
Imagine: A corpse that’s nine months dead is propped on a throne in full papal vestments, and placed on trial for various alleged offenses. A teenage deacon is assigned to answer questions on its behalf. And the present pope is screaming at the body.... more
People also subscribe to these shows.




I know lots of my fellow Catholics need education, but this is like listening to someone describe a waiting room, or the hum of a refrigerator.
Not sure how I ended up here and just listed to one episode but was quite taken back when the host argues moral standards have slipped since HV in the 60s. This shows he is only focused on sex and not general living conditions for populations as a whole. A very, very narrow view of morality indeed. Since the 60s, countless people have been lifted out of poverty, we have expanded human rights for women and children, we have changed voting laws etc. civil rights for minority populations have also ... more
Popecast is such a great show that has taught me so much about the history of our Popes. Highly recommend!
This is so informative and enjoyable to listen to. Two of my great loves- my faith and history- included in one podcast. Great listen!
This is such a great podcast! Informative, fun and perfect length! As a life long Catholic, great way to get a tidbit of our history! Thank you!!
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #188 | |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
The content revolves around the intricate history of the Roman Catholic Church, focusing specifically on the lives and legacies of its popes. The discussions often highlight the challenges faced by the papacy across different eras, drawing parallels between historical events and contemporary issues within the Church and the wider world. Episodes might cover pivotal moments such as the coronation of Charlemagne, notable conclaves, and the nuances of papal politics and influence, enriched by insights from historians and media professionals. This podcast stands out for its engaging storytelling and expert guests, making historical narratives accessible and relevant to current listeners who are interested in faith, history, or cultural heritage... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Popecast: A History of the Papacy. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Popecast: A History of the Papacy and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Popecast: A History of the Papacy, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Popecast: A History of the Papacy, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers The Popecast: A History of the Papacy has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Popecast: A History of the Papacy:
1. Inside The Vatican
2. Jesuitical
3. Sunday Homilies with Fr. Mike Schmitz
4. The Thomistic Institute
5. Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Popecast: A History of the Papacy launched 8 years ago and published 116 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Popecast: A History of the Papacy from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Popecast: A History of the Papacy. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on The Popecast: A History of the Papacy include:
1. Dr. Matt Ponesse
2. Elise Ann Allen
3. Robert Prevost
4. Michael Lentz
5. Anthony Johnson
6. Dr. D.P. Curtin
7. Donald Paul Maddox
8. Father Richard Kunst
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.