Australian True Crime
Australian True Crime, hosted by Meshel Laurie, probes unsolved and disturbing cases across Australian suburbs and towns through expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators. The show has 794 episodes, releases almost daily, and typical episodes run about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000, with a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Two decades of Australian true crime, with a large loyal listener base
- 794 episodes since 2019 with near-daily releases keep ad inventory and frequency high
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 715 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base
- Expert interviews and investigative depth suit brands that want a serious, credible context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, short-form case recap
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 23 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and episode titles name no advertisers, though the show is distributed through iHeart and Omny, which typically carry dynamically inserted ads.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Flagged for violence and adult content: titles include 'The Online Sextortion of Mac Holdsworth' and 'The Poisoning of Rosslyn McQueen', and the show covers murder, domestic violence and abuse.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/australian-true-crime-290… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1217681421 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/fa326977-3de5-428… |
Benchmark score: 44 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| You Might've Been Strangled *Re-Issue* | 2026-10-15 | 43 min |
| John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld | 2026-10-14 | 37 min |
| Shortcut: How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia? | 2026-10-12 | 11 min |
| How Common Are Miscarriages of Justice in Australia? | 2026-10-11 | 46 min |
| True Crime Tonight: Christa Pike's Failed Execution | 2026-10-11 | 19 min |
| Shaken Baby Syndrome: How Certain Is the Diagnosis? | 2026-10-07 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian…
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About Australian True Crime
Australian True Crime is a long-running podcast produced by Bravecasting and hosted by Meshel Laurie, according to the show feed and the iHeart listing. Each episode explores disturbing and unsolved cases tied to Australian suburbs and towns, using expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators. The feed lists 794 episodes since May 2019, released close to daily, with median episodes around 23 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 715 ratings with a 4.5 average.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in Australia. The show carries no sponsor mentions in its feed, though it is distributed through iHeart and Omny, which may insert ads. Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll is typically priced at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show suits security, legal, financial and entertainment brands seeking a serious, engaged audience rather than family-oriented advertisers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Australian True Crime can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Australian True Crime
How much does Australian True Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the number of episodes booked.
What is Australian True Crime about?
The show examines disturbing and unsolved true crime cases from Australian suburbs and towns, using interviews with writers, investigators, victim/survivors and perpetrators, hosted by Meshel Laurie.
How do I contact Australian True Crime 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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