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Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed

Hosted by Marc Headley, Claire Headley

Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed, hosted by Marc Headley and Claire Headley, covers former members' accounts of life inside Scientology, including the Int Base desert compound. The show has 252 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 50 to 120 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed

Engaged critical-investigation audience of former Scientology insiders and followers

  • 252 episodes released weekly with a loyal back catalog
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 299 ratings
  • Strong listener interest in investigative and survivor-led content
Best forsubscription servicesbooks and documentariessecurity and privacy tools
Watch forContent is critical of a religious organization and explicit, so brand-safety review is needed before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime40%
Religion & Spirituality35%
Society & Culture25%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, interview, live Q&A, narrative
Tone
investigative, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 299 ratings (1,000 to 5,000 band, 20,000 to 80,000 downloads), supported by a 252-episode back catalog, weekly cadence, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat happens inside Scientology's Int Base?How do members leave Scientology?What is the status of Shelly Miscavige?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
merchandise
Affiliate links
Yes

Funding link 'Support this Podcast' points to the show's Fourthwall merchandise store, with no sponsor mentions in the 20 recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Explicit flag is set in the feed and episode titles cover abuse allegations, forced divorces and alleged torture, so content is not suitable for family audiences.

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: 81 / 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 marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the…
Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed

Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed is hosted by Marc Headley and Claire Headley, who are listed as co-hosts in the show's feed. The podcast examines life inside Scientology, drawing on Marc Headley's account of 15 years at the organization's Int Base compound in the California desert. The feed lists 252 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of roughly 83 minutes.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 299 ratings with a 4.9 average, which suggests an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates based on rating counts and show metrics, not published numbers. The feed and website point to a merchandise store as the main funding link, and no sponsors were named in the dossier.

A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in privacy, subscription media, books, or documentary-related products may find this audience a fit, subject to brand-safety review.

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

Questions about Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed

How much does Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on negotiation.

What is Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed about?

The show is a co-hosted podcast by Marc Headley and Claire Headley that examines life inside Scientology, including former members' experiences at the organization's desert compound and its management practices.

How do I contact Blown for Good: Scientology Exposed 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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