Because I Wanna Know is hosted by Leslie Fear, an author who interviews guests with unusual occupations and life experiences, including psychics, near death experiencers and former intelligence personnel. The show has 328 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 37 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of $90 to $630 per episode.
Engaged paranormal and spirituality listeners hearing weekly guest interviews
- 328 weekly episodes with a 4.8 average Apple rating across 215 ratings
- Median episode length of about 37 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll
- Guests range from psychics and near death experiencers to former CIA personnel
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, encore episode
- Tone
- curious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to a website, Facebook group, social accounts and an email contact.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference true crime events and cult escapees; the feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), so content is treated as medium violence and not family friendly by default.
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 | linktr.ee/AuthorLeslieFear |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1523921573 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5029389.rss |
Benchmark score: 25 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 323: Near Dear Experience Stories with Leslie | 2026-10-05 | 33 min |
| 322: Psychic Medium, Leigh Gibson, Asks her Guides 5 World Questions | 2026-09-28 | 51 min |
| 321: Near Death Experiencer, Ash Perrow (Encore episode) | 2026-09-14 | 37 min |
| 320: Going Solo with Leslie | 2026-09-07 | 18 min |
| 319: Remote Viewing, Channeling, & a Message from George Washington, w | 2026-08-31 | 38 min |
| 318: Former CIA, Lindsey Alexander, Talks About AI, Bunkers & Aliens | 2026-08-24 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Each week, I interview guests who have crazy-unique occupations or life experiences. It could be anyone from a Mortician, a Near Death Experiencer, to a True Crime Event or a Religious Cult Escapee. I dig deep and pick their brains, and you won't believe some of the things I uncover because I wanna know... Join my Facebook group: "Because I Wanna Know" Contact me via:…
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About Because I Wanna Know
Because I Wanna Know is a weekly interview podcast hosted by author Leslie Fear, who speaks with guests holding unusual occupations or life experiences. Subjects include psychics, near death experiencers, true crime figures and religious cult escapees. The feed lists 328 episodes, typically around 37 minutes long, according to the RSS feed.
The show's website and Apple Podcasts listing show a 4.8 average rating from 215 ratings. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on those ratings and the show's age and cadence; these are estimates, not published figures. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $90 to $630 per episode suits brands selling wellness, books or media to a paranormal-interested audience. Sponsors should weigh the medium violence rating and the non-family-friendly default before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Because I Wanna Know can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Because I Wanna Know
How much does Because I Wanna Know charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is Because I Wanna Know about?
It is an interview show hosted by Leslie Fear featuring guests with unusual jobs or experiences, including psychics, near death experiencers and true crime subjects.
How do I contact Because I Wanna Know about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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