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Cold Case Detective

Podcast · www.cloud10.fm · EN
Hosted by TJ Ruesch

Cold Case Detective is a true crime show from Cloud10 covering unsolved missing person cases and historical mysteries. It has 158 episodes with a release roughly every four days and a median length of about 21 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 20,000 per episode, with a mid-roll rate of $90 to $500 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Cold Case Detective

Engaged true crime audience with strong ratings for a sponsor-free weekly show

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 261 ratings signals a loyal listener base
  • Over 150 episodes give a long back catalogue that keeps downloading
  • Sponsor-free feed means the first brand in will stand out
Best forstreaming and true crime content platformshome security and personal safety productsbook and documentary promotions
Watch forViolence-heavy titles and unverified timing in the feed dates; confirm current cadence before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Education15%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative, documentary-style episode
Tone
somber, dramatic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 26 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–20k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 261 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band, supported by 158 episodes, a four-day cadence, high Podcast Index popularity (7), and no visible sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWho was the missing person and what happened to themAre there any new leads in this cold caseWhich cases have been solved recently
Age
null%18-24
null%25-34
null%35-44
null%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
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
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles reference murders, serial killers and adult film stars, such as '3 Chilling Murders Involving Adult Film Stars', supporting a violence flag.

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: 61 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence38 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks13 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Educating and spreading awareness on some of the most puzzling missing person cases in history. This is Cold Case Detective, shutting the blinds on unsolved mysteries as we seek to heat up another...Created by TJ Ruesch & the team behind Top5s.
Cold Case Detective's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Cold Case Detective

Cold Case Detective is a true crime podcast produced by Cloud10, which the feed credits to TJ Ruesch and the team behind Top5s. The show covers puzzling missing person cases, unsolved disappearances and historical mysteries in a narrative, solo format. According to the feed, it has 158 episodes released about every four days, with a median episode length of roughly 21 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 261 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, a strong signal for a show of this size. Listener figures are not published; based on those ratings and the show's catalogue, we estimate 5,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode. This is an estimate, not a measured figure. The feed shows no sponsors so far.

At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $500 per episode. Brands in home security, streaming, and books or documentaries are likely fits for an audience that engages with unsolved cases.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cold Case Detective can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Cold Case Detective

How much does Cold Case Detective charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $500 per episode. Rates are calculated from estimated downloads, not published by the show.

What is Cold Case Detective about?

Cold Case Detective covers unsolved missing person cases and historical mysteries in a narrative, true crime format. Episodes run about 21 minutes and the show releases roughly every four days.

How do I contact Cold Case Detective about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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