Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer
Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer is a limited true crime series from Wolf Entertainment and CBC covering the anthrax letter attacks after 9/11 and the FBI investigation that followed. It ran eight weekly episodes of about 40 minutes in spring 2025. Estimated downloads are 10,000 to 35,000 per episode, with a rate of $180 to $880 per episode. It draws on declassified materials.
Polished CBC true crime series with 260 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars
- Eight-episode narrative series from Wolf Entertainment and CBC, with a median episode length of about 39 minutes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 260 ratings at 4.8 average, with 242 of them five-star.
- Evergreen subject matter keeps the back catalog relevant, and the show sits in Podcast Index's top popularity bucket.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, investigative serial
- Tone
- serious, methodical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Wolf EntertainmentCBCUSG AudioDig Studios
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description credits Wolf Entertainment, USG Audio, Dig Studios and CBC as producers, and the latest item is a trailer for another show.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The description covers terror attacks and a federal investigation, and episode titles such as 'Adult Male Loner' point to serious true crime content; the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1742-aftermath-hu… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1803624845 |
| RSS feed | www.cbc.ca/podcasting/includes/aftermath.xml |
Benchmark score: 8 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Aftermath Introduces: Crime in America with Joe Budden | 2026-08-11 | 2 min |
| Episode 8: This is What I Do | 2025-05-07 | 49 min |
| Episode 7: Pot of Gold | 2025-04-30 | 39 min |
| Episode 6: Adult Male Loner | 2025-04-23 | 45 min |
| Episode 5: One Hundred Miles | 2025-04-16 | 39 min |
| Episode 4: Machine 17 | 2025-04-09 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 69 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
In the wake of 9/11, anthrax-laced letters unleashed a new wave of terror across the nation. But who was behind the attacks — and why has America nearly forgotten this story? As government buildings shut down and law enforcement scrambled to track the perpetrator, the FBI launched one of the largest and most complex investigations in its history. Untangling a web of scientific evidence and false…
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About Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer
Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer is a limited true crime series from Wolf Entertainment and CBC. According to the feed description, it follows the anthrax-laced letters sent after 9/11 and the FBI's long investigation, using declassified materials and firsthand accounts. The feed lists eight full episodes released weekly from April to May 2025, plus two trailers, with a median length of about 39 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 260 ratings with a 4.8 average. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so Starbooked estimates 10,000 to 35,000 downloads per episode from the ratings count, the show's age, its CBC backing and its Podcast Index popularity. These are estimates, not measured figures. No sponsors were found in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll ad would cost an estimated $180 to $880 per episode. Because the series has ended, a sponsorship buys placement in back-catalog listening rather than new releases. It suits brands that want an engaged true crime and history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer
How much does Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $180 to $880 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 10,000 to 35,000. The series has ended, so ads would run in back-catalog episodes.
What is Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer about?
It is a true crime series from Wolf Entertainment and CBC about the anthrax letter attacks after 9/11 and the FBI investigation, built on declassified materials and firsthand accounts across eight episodes.
How do I contact Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, which handles the request so you can sponsor without hunting for contact details.
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