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Affirmative Murder

Hosted by Alvin Williams, Francel Evans

Affirmative Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Alvin Williams and Francel Evans, published by True Story Media. Each episode swaps murder stories from marginalized communities with a comedic, irreverent tone. The show has 462 episodes released weekly, with a median episode length of about 82 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Affirmative Murder

Weekly true crime comedy with a loyal, highly rated audience of over 1,400 Apple ratings

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 1,461 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
  • Weekly releases across 462 episodes give long-running visibility for a sponsor.
  • Hour-plus episodes allow multiple mid-roll placements per show.
Best forstreaming servicesentertainment and media launchesbrands targeting adult comedy and true crime fans
Watch forExplicit content and violent crime themes limit fit for family or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime70%
Comedy30%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, commentary
Tone
irreverent, humorous
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,461 Apple ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 implies 20,000 to 80,000), weekly cadence, 462 episodes, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the story behind a specific murder case?How do the hosts handle the topic with humor?Which cases from marginalized communities are covered?
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
True Story Media
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the owner listed is True Story Media and no funding links are present.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugsmedium
Violencehigh
Politicsmedium

The feed is flagged explicit, and titles such as 'Rap Snitches' and 'Armed And Dangerous' sit alongside murder and crime content.

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: 86 / 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 marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
398-Pod Warfare2026-10-161 h 25 min
397-Rap Snitches2026-10-092 h 3 min
396-Palestine vs. The Macaroni Man2026-09-181 h 23 min
395-Scamcast2026-09-051 h 22 min
394-(Don't) Free Tay-K2026-08-141 h 51 min
393-F#CK IT WE'LL DO IT LIVE!2026-07-311 h 10 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Affirmative Murder is the true crime comedy podcast hosted by Alvin Williams and Francel Evans. Each week they swap murder stories from marginalized communities, while trying not to rant about anything from fast food, to what is actually buried in graveyards...Follow them as they shed a light on the darker side of true crime, pun intended.
Affirmative Murder's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Affirmative Murder

Affirmative Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Alvin Williams and Francel Evans, as described on the show's RedCircle page and in the feed. Each week the hosts share murder stories from marginalized communities and mix in irreverent humor, with episodes typically running 70 to 90 minutes. The show has released 462 episodes since 2018 on a weekly cadence and is published by True Story Media.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average rating from 1,461 ratings. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States; these are estimates, not published figures. The feed is flagged explicit, and no sponsors were visible in the recent 20 episodes.

Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to a large, engaged true crime and comedy audience. Entertainment brands and adult-oriented consumer products are the likeliest sponsors to fit.

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

Questions about Affirmative Murder

How much does Affirmative Murder charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's current terms.

What is Affirmative Murder about?

Affirmative Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Alvin Williams and Francel Evans. Each week they discuss murder stories from marginalized communities with humor and irreverence.

How do I contact Affirmative Murder about sponsoring an episode?

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

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