Best 50 Ancient History Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best Ancient History podcasts to listen to or connect with for podcast outreach initiatives. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. The History of Egypt Podcast

The History of Egypt Podcast
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt 'in their own

Host

Dominic Perry (Male)

Producer/Network

Airwave History

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Documentary Filmmakers, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 1787

Avg Length

33 mins
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2. Emperors of Rome

Emperors of Rome
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'Great empires are not maintained by timidity.' - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the

Hosts

Matt Smith (Male), Dr. Rhiannon Evans (Female), Dr.Caillan Davenport (Male)

Producer/Network

La Trobe University

Email

****@latrobe.edu.au

Listener Type

Educators, Academic Researchers, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 1494

Avg Length

33 mins

3. Ancient Warfare Podcast

Ancient Warfare Podcast
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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What

Hosts

Angus Wallace (Male), Lindsay Powell (Female), Marc De Santis (Male), Mark McCaffery (Male), Murray Dahm (Male), Myke Cole (Male)

Producer/Network

The History Network

Email

****@thehistorynetwork.org

Listener Type

Documentary Filmmakers, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 516

Avg Length

21 mins

4. Ancient History Fangirl

Ancient History Fangirl
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An ancient history podcast run by two Millennial women. Misbehaving emperors, poison assassins, mythological

Hosts

Jenny Williamson (Female), Genn McMenemy (Female)

Producer/Network

Airwave History

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 419

Avg Length

74 mins

5. The Hellenistic Age Podcast

The Hellenistic Age Podcast
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Podcast by The Hellenistic Age Podcast

Host

Derek Latal (Male)

Producer/Network

The Hellenistic Age Podcast

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Academic Researchers, Historians

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 428

Avg Length

42 mins

6. The Partial Historians

The Partial Historians
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Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman

Hosts

Dr. Peta Greenfield (Female), Dr. Fiona Radford (Female)

Producer/Network

The Partial Historians

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researchers, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 149

Avg Length

69 mins

7. Ancient History Hound

Ancient History Hound
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I'm all about ancient history so why not join me as I explore Greece, Rome and other cultures from antiquity.

Host

Neil (Ancient Blogger)

Producer/Network

Ancient Blogger

Email

****@hotmail.com

Listener Type

History Buffs, Historians, Cultural Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 76

Avg Length

37 mins

8. Oldest Stories

Oldest Stories
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History and myth of the Cradle of Civilization, bronze age Mesopotamia, beginning with the dawn of writing.

Host

James Bleckley (Male)

Producer/Network

James Bleckley

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 100

Avg Length

55 mins

9. Ancient Office Hours

Ancient Office Hours
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Join Lexie Henning as she chats with thought leaders in academia and the entertainment industry about how

Host

Lexie Henning (Female)

Producer/Network

Lexie Henning

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 40

Avg Length

66 mins

10. Thin End of the Wedge

Thin End of the Wedge
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Thin End of the Wedge explores life in the ancient Middle East. There are many wonderful stories we can tell

Hosts

Jon Taylor And Ellie Bennett, Jon Taylor (Male), Ellie Bennett (Female)

Producer/Network

Jon Taylor

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

42 mins

11. After Alexander

After Alexander
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This podcast explores what happened after Alexander the Great, with a specific focus on the story of the

Host

Vince (Male)

Producer/Network

Vince's Podcasts

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

15 mins

12. Tides of History

Tides of History
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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how

Host

Patrick Wyman (Male)

Producer/Network

Wondery

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs, Students

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 6111

Avg Length

33 mins

13. The History of Byzantium

The History of Byzantium
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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453.

Host

Robin Pierson (Male)

Producer/Network

thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs, Cultural Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 4163

Avg Length

37 mins

14. Earth Ancients

Earth Ancients
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Earth Ancients chronicles the growing (and often suppressed) evidence of known and unknown civilizations,

Host

Cliff Dunning (Male)

Producer/Network

Cliff Dunning

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buffs, Environmentalists, Science Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 1247

Avg Length

82 mins

15. The History of China

The History of China
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A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.

Host

Christopher M. Stewart (Male)

Producer/Network

Airwave History

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Students, Political Analysts, Documentary Filmmakers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 1054

Avg Length

43 mins

16. Flash Point History

Flash Point History
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I came, I saw, I podcasted

Host

Nitin Sil (Male)

Producer/Network

Nitin Sil

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Students, Policy Makers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 439

Avg Length

35 mins

17. When in Rome

When in Rome
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A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. 'I found Rome built of sun-dried

Host

Matt Smith (Male)

Producer/Network

Matt Smith

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Travel Bloggers, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 276

Avg Length

28 mins

18. Seven Ages Audio Journal

Seven Ages Audio Journal
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The Seven Ages Audio Journal is a podcast that explores history through archaeological discoveries,

Hosts

Jason Pentrail (Male), Micah Hanks (Male), James Waldo (Male)

Producer/Network

Seven Ages Research

Email

****@sevenages.org

Listener Type

Educators, Podcasters, Lifelong Learners

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 234

Avg Length

84 mins

19. ArchaeoEd Podcast

ArchaeoEd Podcast
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Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart! Let's

Host

Ed Barnhart (Male)

Producer/Network

Dr. Ed Barnhart

Email

****@archaeoed.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs, Travel Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 222

Avg Length

36 mins

20. Byzantium & Friends

Byzantium & Friends
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Conversations with experts in the history of Byzantium and surrounding fields, hosted by Anthony Kaldellis.

Host

Anthony Kaldellis (Male)

Producer/Network

Byzantium & Friends

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Historians, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 170

Avg Length

66 mins

21. Casting Through Ancient Greece

Casting Through Ancient Greece
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A podcast about the history of ancient Greece for people new to and familiar with Ancient Greek history.The

Host

Mark Selleck (Male)

Producer/Network

Mark Selleck

Email

****@castingthroughancientgreece.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 63

Avg Length

29 mins

22. The Fall Of The Roman Empire

The Fall Of The Roman Empire
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EVER WONDERED WHY THE ROMAN EMPIRE FELL? Find out in this podcast from British historian, Nick Holmes, as he

Host

Nick Holmes (Male)

Producer/Network

Nick Holmes

Email

****@outlook.com

Listener Type

Political Analysts, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 75

Avg Length

23 mins

23. Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great
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Hello, welcome to my podcast about Alexander the Great. All episodes can be found here:

Host

Michalis Oikonomakis (Male)

Producer/Network

Michalis

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Historians, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 107

Avg Length

27 mins

24. Deep into History

Deep into History
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Deep into History is a podcast that explores some of History's greatest moments. I'm Arjun, I'm a tale

Host

Arjun Hundal (Male)

Producer/Network

Deep into History

Email

****@hotmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs, Students

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 85

Avg Length

46 mins

25. Classical Wisdom Speaks

Classical Wisdom Speaks
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A Podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. This podcast is provided by Classical Wisdom,

Host

Anya Leonard (Female)

Producer/Network

Classical Wisdom

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 31

Avg Length

52 mins

26. Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan
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Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan is a Japanese history podcast where we will be going through a

Host

Joshua Badgley (Male)

Producer/Network

Sengoku Daimyo

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

41 mins

27. The Levantini Podcast

The Levantini Podcast
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The Levantini Podcast is a show about the ancient Near East with a focus on biblical archaeology, Judaism and

Host

Alex Sorin (Male)

Producer/Network

The Levantini Podcast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 20

Avg Length

33 mins

28. Our Fake History

Our Fake History
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A podcast about myths we think are history and history that might be hidden in myths! Awesome stories that

Host

Sebastian Major (Male)

Producer/Network

PodcastOne

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Academic Researchers, Storytellers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 3324

Avg Length

67 mins

29. History of Everything

History of Everything
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This podcast takes deep dives into history every week from the history of potatoes to the bloodiest battles. 

Hosts

Steven Bell (Male), Gabriella Bell (Female)

Producer/Network

Airwave History

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Students, Academic Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 675

Avg Length

58 mins

30. Pseudo-Archaeology

Pseudo-Archaeology
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Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.

Host

Dr. Andrew Kinkella (Male)

Producer/Network

Archaeology Pod Network

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

History Buffs, Academic Researchers, Documentary Filmmakers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 143

Avg Length

40 mins

31. Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney

Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara Cooney
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History isn't repeating itself; history is now ancientnow.substack.com

Host

Kara Cooney (Female)

Producer/Network

Kara Cooney

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Spiritual Seekers, History Buffs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 136

Avg Length

73 mins

32. Biblical World

Biblical World
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Exploring the history, archaeology, geography, and cultures of the Bible.

Hosts

Jason Staples, Chris McKinny (Male), Kyle Keimer (Male), Oliver Hersey (Male), Mary Buck (Female), Amy Balogh, Mark Janzen (Male)

Producer/Network

Chris McKinny, Lynn Cohick, Kyle Keimer, Oliver Hersey, Mary Buck, and Mark Janzen

Email

****@ncsu.edu

Listener Type

Educators, Theology Students, Religious Scholars

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 125

Avg Length

60 mins

33. Ad Navseam

Ad Navseam
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The Ad Navseam podcast, where Classical gourmands everywhere can finally get their fill. Join hosts Dr. David

Hosts

Dr. David Noe (Male), Dr. Jeff Winkle (Male)

Producer/Network

Ad Navseam

Email

****@adnavseam.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 82

Avg Length

67 mins

34. The Delicious Legacy

The Delicious Legacy
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A Greek Gourmand, travels through time... Imagine yourself dining with Socrates, Plato, or Pythagoras! What

Host

Thomas Ntinas (Male)

Producer/Network

The Delicious Legacy

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 32

Avg Length

35 mins

35. Well That Aged Well

Well That Aged Well
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In this podcast we interview historians about new topics every week ranging from Ancient Rome to pre historic

Host

Erlend Hedegart (Male)

Producer/Network

Well that Aged Well

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

90 mins

36. The American Legal History Podcast

The American Legal History Podcast
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This podcast will trace the history and evolution of American law from its most ancient roots, through the

Host

Timothy J. Innes (Male)

Producer/Network

Timothy J. Innes

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 35

Avg Length

35 mins

37. Peopling the Past

Peopling the Past
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Join hosts Dr. Chelsea Gardner and Dr. Melissa Funke for a journey through under-explored aspects of

Hosts

Dr. Chelsea Gardner, Dr. Carolyn Laferriere, Dr. Melissa Funke

Producer/Network

Chelsea A.M. Gardner, Carolyn Laferrière, Melissa Funke

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 27

Avg Length

33 mins

38. Ancient Greece Declassified

Ancient Greece Declassified
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The podcast that transports you to the ancient world and back, with some good conversation along the way.

Host

Dr. Lantern Jack

Producer/Network

Dr. Lantern Jack

Email

****@greecepodcast.com

Listener Type

History Buffs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 477

Avg Length

50 mins

39. Survive the Jive Podcast

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Survive the Jive podcast is about history and ancient religions and folklore. Hosted by historian Thomas

Host

Thomas Rowsell (Male)

Producer/Network

Survive the Jive

Email

****@protonmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs, Historians

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 76

Avg Length

66 mins

40. Warlords of History

Warlords of History
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Some of the greatest stories buried in the folds of history...until now. A podcast that uncovers the

Host

Mark Pimenta (Male)

Producer/Network

Mark Pimenta

Email

****@warlordsofhistory.com

Listener Type

Documentary Filmmakers, History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 56

Avg Length

74 mins

41. Light From the Past

Light From the Past
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Archaeology, Ancient History, and Biblical Faith with Dewayne Bryant. We will examine archaeological

Host

Dewayne Bryant (Male)

Producer/Network

Dewayne Bryant

Email

****@thelightnetwork.tv

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 30

Avg Length

16 mins

42. DW World History

DW World History
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'The Chronicles of Our World' DW World History provides a detailed study of the cultures and civilizations of

Host

David Wainright (Male)

Producer/Network

David Wainright

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

25 mins

43. History Machine Podcast

History Machine Podcast
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Niall and Cathal here, we're two Irish guys with an interest in history and a way with numbers. The idea for

Producer/Network

Niall & Cathal

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

82 mins

44. The Med History Podcast

The Med History Podcast
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History brought to life in a way that makes the events of the past relatable to a modern

Producer/Network

The Med

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

56 mins

45. History Extra podcast

History Extra podcast
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations

Hosts

Ellie Cawthorne (Female), Rhiannon Davies (Female), Rob Attar (Male)

Producer/Network

History Extra

Email

****@historyextra.com

Listener Type

Educators, Students, Academic Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 2797

Avg Length

40 mins

46. In Our Time: History

In Our Time: History
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Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.

Host

Melvyn Bragg (Male)

Producer/Network

BBC Radio 4

Email

****@bbc.co.uk

Listener Type

Educators, History Buffs, Students

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1800

Avg Length

51 mins

47. Death of the Roman Republic

Death of the Roman Republic
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A podcast chronicling the events, and people, that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic, and how it

Hosts

Jacob, Cole, BP

Producer/Network

DOTRR

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

68 mins

48. Creepy Classics

Creepy Classics
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Ancient, medieval and early modern ghost stories re-told, followed by a short discussion of where they come

Host

Juliette Harrisson (Female)

Producer/Network

Juliette Harrisson

Email

****@substack.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

44 mins