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American Greed Podcast

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American Greed Podcast, produced by CNBC and narrated by actor Stacy Keach, covers true-crime stories of financial fraud, scams and white-collar crime. It has 160 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate range of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor American Greed Podcast

Premium CNBC true-crime series with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 1,945 ratings across 160 episodes
  • Produced by CNBC with a narrated, high-production format
  • Fortnightly releases give a predictable slot for sponsors
Best forfinancial services and fintech awarenessidentity protection and fraud preventionbusiness education brands
Watch forCrime content is dark, so sponsors need brand-safe creative and placements that fit serious subject matter.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Business and Finance15%
Formats
narrative, documentary storytelling, narrated feature
Tone
dramatic, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
20 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings count of 1,945 places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, and the CNBC network, high production and popularity bucket 9 support the upper part of that band.
Audience asks abouthow did the scheme workwhat happened to the perpetratorshow can listeners spot similar scams
Age
12%18-24
24%25-34
24%35-44
40%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; CNBC is named only as publisher and owner.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles such as "Dr. Drug Dealer" and "Chicago Jailbreak" indicate drug and crime content; the explicit flag is 0.

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: 84 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Operation Crook, Line and Stinker2026-10-0639 min
Florida Rehab Gone Wild2026-09-2237 min
Billion Dollar Fraud Goes Viral2026-09-0838 min
Online Dating Trap2026-08-2539 min
God and Gold2026-08-1120 min
Scams on Film2026-07-2820 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

CNBC's longest-running primetime original series, "American Greed" takes you inside the amazing real-life stories of how some people will do anything for money. The award-winning series is narrated by legendary actor Stacy Keach.
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About American Greed Podcast

American Greed Podcast is produced by CNBC and narrated by actor Stacy Keach. The feed describes it as the network's longest-running primetime original series, exploring real-life stories of people who will do almost anything for money. The show covers true-crime and financial fraud, with 160 episodes in the feed and episodes released about every 14 days.

Episodes typically run 20 to 40 minutes and follow a produced, narrative documentary format. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,945 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5. Estimates from these signals suggest roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure.

Sponsor mentions were not found in the feed. Based on estimated audience size, a host-read ad would be priced roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suiting financial services, fintech and fraud-protection brands seeking a serious, attentive audience. Source: the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about American Greed Podcast

How much does American Greed Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from audience signals, not published prices.

What is American Greed Podcast about?

American Greed Podcast is a CNBC true-crime series narrated by Stacy Keach. Each episode tells a real-life story of financial fraud, scams or greed-driven crime, typically running 20 to 40 minutes.

How do I contact American Greed Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, which handles the sponsorship request.

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