Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
Books in the Freezer is a horror fiction podcast hosted by Stephanie Gagnon, in which she and a guest pick a niche horror topic and recommend three books rated by temperature-based scariness. The show has 200 episodes released every other Tuesday, typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll (estimated).
A 200-episode horror book show with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 314 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal an engaged, satisfied audience.
- Episodes run about 50 to 60 minutes, long enough for a full host-read segment.
- Recent episodes cover themed horror topics that suit book, audiobook and streaming brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, book recommendation list
- Tone
- playful, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon-exclusive episodes ('PATREON PEEK') appear in the feed, indicating a paid membership tier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and covers horror fiction, including violent and crime horror titles such as 'Crime Horror with CJ Leede'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | booksinthefreezer.podbean.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1299475001 |
| RSS feed | booksinthefreezer.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| FROM THE VAULT: Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley | 2026-10-13 | 57 min |
| Trad Wife Horror with Sarah Langan | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 4 min |
| PATREON PEEK: The New Boy (#20) with Kristen Anderson | 2026-09-25 | 8 min |
| Radio Horror with Jocelyn Codner | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 18 min |
| Aquatic Horror with Brandon Baker | 2026-09-01 | 58 min |
| PATREON PEEK: Sunburn (#19) with Marguerite Turley | 2026-08-28 | 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
A horror book recommendation show where I, Stephanie, and a guest pick a niche topic in horror and recommend three books with temperature based scariness ratings. The scariest books are going in the freezer! New episodes every other Tuesday. We're talking horror books, movies and final girl songs
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About Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
Books in the Freezer is a horror fiction podcast hosted by Stephanie Gagnon, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode pairs Gagnon and a guest around a niche horror theme, with three book recommendations rated by temperature-based scariness. The show has published 200 episodes on a biweekly schedule, usually running 50 to 60 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 314 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, with the show listed since 2017. Audience figures are estimates only, based on ratings and show age: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in English-speaking markets. The feed shows no named sponsors, but it does include Patreon-exclusive episodes.
At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Horror publishers, audiobook services and horror streaming brands are the most natural fit for the show's audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
How much does Books in the Freezer charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ from this estimate.
What is Books in the Freezer about?
Books in the Freezer is a horror fiction podcast hosted by Stephanie Gagnon. Each episode pairs her with a guest to recommend three horror books on a niche theme, rated by how scary they are.
How do I contact Books in the Freezer about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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