Burden of Guilt
Burden of Guilt is a serial true crime podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts that follows one mother's contested custody and abuse allegation case across seasons. It runs 43 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Serious true crime serial with a high-production, loyal listener base
- Apple rating of 4.5 from about 1,665 ratings signals an engaged, established audience.
- Weekly full episodes near 35 minutes give a predictable slot for host-read mid-roll placements.
- Season 3 is in release, with bonus episodes extending listener time between main episodes.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial episodes, bonus interviews
- Tone
- serious, suspenseful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcastsGlass PodcastsParamount+
- Categories promoted
- streaming video
- Affiliate links
- No
Feed and description promote the Paramount+ docuseries adaptation of season 1, with no host-read sponsor mentions found in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles reference child abuse allegations, a sensitive topic for brand placement.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-burden-of-guilt-1250… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1711277020 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
| www.instagram.com/glasspodcasts/ |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing: Betrayal Season 6 | 2026-10-14 | 2 min |
| Something Ain’t Right Here | BONUS | Season 3 | 2026-10-05 | 9 min |
| Best Interests | EP 10 | Season 3 | 2026-09-30 | 37 min |
| Dr. Mark Kilmer | BONUS | Season 3 | 2026-09-28 | 10 min |
| My Darling Wife | EP 9 | Season 3 | 2026-09-23 | 36 min |
| False Memories | BONUS | Season 3 | 2026-09-21 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
For one mother, believing the truth cost her everything. After a contentious divorce, Cindy was ready to begin again. To her surprise, she found a new partner, Kenny. Days after their engagement came a devastating allegation that Kenny abused her 9-year-old son. To Cindy, the facts behind the accusation didn’t add up. She believed the claims had less to do with reality, and more to do with…
About Burden of Guilt
Burden of Guilt is a serial true crime podcast produced by iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts. Each season follows one family's contested allegation and court battles, and the third season is currently releasing weekly. The feed lists 43 episodes with full episodes around 35 minutes, plus trailers and bonus episodes.
The show's website and Apple Podcasts listing report a 4.5 average rating from about 1,665 ratings. Listener demographics are estimates based on the rating count and the show's publisher and format, not published data. The feed and description show no host-read sponsors, and the show promotes the Paramount+ docuseries adaptation of season 1.
Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which implies a host-read mid-roll rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits streaming, legal, and family-services brands that want premium audio, with careful placement given its subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Burden of Guilt can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Burden of Guilt
How much does Burden of Guilt charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show's team.
What is Burden of Guilt about?
Burden of Guilt is a serial true crime podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Glass Podcasts. Each season follows one family's contested child abuse allegation and the court battles that followed.
How do I contact Burden of Guilt about sponsoring an episode?
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