Blood Trails, a MeatEater investigative true crime podcast hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars, covers cold cases and violent incidents from hunting and fishing. It has 24 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 55 to 80 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated sponsor rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged true crime listeners who also hunt and fish, reached through a MeatEater investigative series
- Apple Podcasts shows 730 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong signal of listener satisfaction
- Weekly episodes of 55 to 80 minutes give a sponsor repeated exposure across a season
- Original reporting and expert interviews suit host-read messages that need trust and context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, investigative reporting, expert interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MeatEater
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and titles name only MeatEater as publisher and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Murder of Chong Yang' and 'The Assassination of Tommy Ballard' indicate homicide content, flagged as high violence.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.themeateater.com/listen/blood-trails |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1848185680 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 76 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S3E1: The Disappearance of Noel Dalluge | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 6 min |
| Announcing: Blood Trails, Season Three | 2026-10-08 | 2 min |
| Paradise Prison: Chapter 3 | 2026-08-06 | 1 h 14 min |
| Paradise Prison: Chapter 2 | 2026-07-30 | 56 min |
| Paradise Prison: Chapter 1 | 2026-07-23 | 60 min |
| Announcing: Blood Trails, Paradise Prison | 2026-07-16 | 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Blood Trails is a new investigative podcast from MeatEater, hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars. Each episode digs into true crime stories from the world of hunting and fishing—cases where the woods and the water became the backdrop for violence and mystery. From missing hunters deep in public land to poachers turned killers and fishing trips gone fatally wrong, Blood Trails uncovers…
About Blood Trails
Blood Trails is an investigative true crime podcast from MeatEater, hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars according to the show's description. Each episode examines cases from hunting and fishing, including missing hunters on public land and poaching-related killings, using original reporting and interviews with detectives and hunters. The feed lists 24 episodes released about every seven days, with full episodes typically running 55 to 80 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 730 ratings averaging 4.8 stars out of 5, with the large majority at five stars. Listener numbers are not published; based on the ratings count and the show's age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be mostly male and outdoors-oriented. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no visible ad history.
Brands in outdoor gear, hunting and fishing equipment, and regional tourism would fit this show. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Blood Trails can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Blood Trails
How much does Blood Trails charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.
What is Blood Trails about?
Blood Trails is an investigative true crime podcast from MeatEater that covers cases where hunting and fishing intersect with violence or disappearance, using original reporting and expert interviews.
How do I contact Blood Trails 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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