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A Trial by Podcast, produced by Askolta Media, covers true crime cases and unsettling history through evidence-driven storytelling with gallows humor. It has 131 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor A Trial by Podcast

Weekly true crime show with 488 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars

  • Weekly cadence over 131 episodes keeps a sponsor visible on a predictable schedule.
  • Episodes run about 72 minutes, giving room for a full mid-roll host-read.
  • Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.8 across 488 listener ratings, signalling a loyal core audience.
Best forstreaming servicestrue crime books and merchandisepodcast and audio app launches
Watch forViolent case content and an explicit flag may rule out family or lifestyle brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
History15%
Formats
narrative, multi-part case series, solo monologue
Tone
dark, wry
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 488 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, ratings in the 200 to 1,000 band mapped to 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the show under two years old shifting one band up, and a weekly cadence on Art19 with Podcast Index popularity 3.
Audience asks aboutWhat really happened in this case?Who was responsible for the crime?Is the evidence against the suspect convincing?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit and episodes cover murders, including Ep. 133 The Ritual Murder of Mark Kilroy and Ep. 122 The Murder of Konerak Sinthasomphone.

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: 90 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Whether it's a true crime case or one of history's most unsettling stories, we understand that the devil is in the details. In each episode, we comb through the facts, scrutinize the suspects, and deliver the disturbing stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoy evidence-driven storytelling with a dash of gallows humor to make the disturbing (somewhat) tolerable, we suspect this…
A Trial by Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About A Trial by Podcast

A Trial by Podcast, produced by Askolta Media and hosted on Art19, covers true crime cases and unsettling historical stories. The show combines evidence-driven storytelling with gallows humor and has released 131 episodes, mostly in multi-part case series. Episodes are typically between 40 and 80 minutes long, and the feed updates weekly.

The show holds 488 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.8 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Listener estimates, which are not published by the show, put downloads at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. The audience is likely English-speaking adults in the United States, with the age and gender splits being estimates only.

The feed shows no sponsors so far. A sponsored mid-roll at $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads would cost about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits true crime publishers, streaming services and audio products rather than family-oriented brands.

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

Questions about A Trial by Podcast

How much does A Trial by Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is A Trial by Podcast about?

A Trial by Podcast covers true crime cases and unsettling history stories. Each episode examines evidence and suspects, delivered with a wry tone, and most episodes run between 40 and 80 minutes.

How do I contact A Trial by Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

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