After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal, hosted by historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, explores the darker side of history, from witch trials and haunted pubs to murders and spies. It publishes around 319 episodes, roughly every three days, with typical episodes of 50 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode.
A 300-plus episode history show with a loyal true-crime and folklore audience
- Publishes roughly every three days, with each episode around 50 to 60 minutes
- Rated 4.7 on Apple Podcasts from more than 1,300 ratings
- Produced under the History Hit name, a well-known history brand
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, co-hosted banter, historical storytelling
- Tone
- curious, dark
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- History Hit
- Categories promoted
- streaming subscriptions
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes History Hit's own subscription service and no third-party sponsor appears in the feed or titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Bloodiest Anglo Saxon Royal Murders' and 'The Brutal Murder of Catherine Howard' cover violent historical crime, not explicit detail.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/after-dark-history-of-myths-misd… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1705694900 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64e89a796854bf00115… |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The 'Changeling Murder' of Bridget Cleary | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 17 min |
| Medieval Origins of Dracula | 2026-10-12 | 50 min |
| The Real Werewolf Trials of Europe | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 1 min |
| The Dark Side of the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales | 2026-10-05 | 58 min |
| "HMS Terror" Death on the Arctic Tundra | 2026-10-01 | 57 min |
| Did Robin Hood Exist? | 2026-09-28 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories.Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings.After Dark:…
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About After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal is a history podcast from History Hit, hosted by historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling according to the show's feed. Each episode explores dark and strange stories from the past, including witch trials, historical murders, spies and paranormal legends. The show has 319 episodes, releases roughly every three days, and typical episodes run 50 to 60 minutes.
The show has a 4.7 average rating from 1,341 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Audience size is not published, so listener estimates of 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode are inferred from the rating count, back catalogue and publisher profile, and should be treated as estimates. Listeners are likely to be history and true-crime fans in the UK and US.
The feed names no third-party sponsors; the show promotes History Hit's own subscription service. Host-read sponsorship is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode, a range suited to streaming, book and heritage brands seeking a history-focused audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
How much does After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates from listener signals, not published prices.
What is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal about?
The show covers dark and strange history, including witch trials, historical murders, spies and paranormal legends. Historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling host episodes that run around 50 to 60 minutes, released about every three days.
How do I contact After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal 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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