Colors of the Dark
Colors of the Dark, hosted by Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane and presented by the FANGORIA Podcast Network, explores horror history, key players, franchises and deep cut films through interviews and themed episodes. The show has 188 episodes, releases roughly every 14 days, and runs about 93 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Long-running horror history show with an engaged, rated listener base
- 493 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with most ratings at the top score
- 188 episodes since 2019 covering film history, franchises and deep cuts
- Biweekly cadence with episodes around 90 minutes gives sustained listening
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, themed episode, bonus mini-episode
- Tone
- knowledgeable, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- FANGORIA Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the FANGORIA Podcast Network as presenter.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed carries an explicit flag and titles reference Faces of Death and Partially Devoured, indicating graphic horror content.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | audioboom.com/channels/4992746 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1461769024 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/4992746.rss |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S3 Ep128: Beyond Fest! | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 30 min |
| S3 Ep127: GRAND GUIGNOL | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 37 min |
| S3 Ep126: Crystal Lake | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 45 min |
| S3: Colors of the Dark Bonus Episode - A Quick Bite of Vampiric Histor | 2026-09-01 | 14 min |
| S3 Ep125: It's Buddy! | 2026-08-28 | 1 h 31 min |
| Colors of the Dark Bonus Episode - Medieval Horror | 2026-08-21 | 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
FANGORIA has teamed up with some of the leading horror genre experts to bring you COLORS OF THE DARK. Join hosts Dr. Rebekah McKendry (professor, Fangoria, writer-director) and Elric Kane (professor, Pure Cinema Podcast, filmmaker) as they take a deep look at the horror genre. Each show explores a specific part of horror history, key players, franchises, deep cut titles, important films, and…
About Colors of the Dark
Colors of the Dark is a horror podcast presented by the FANGORIA Podcast Network and hosted by Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane. According to the show's feed, each episode explores a part of horror history, key players, franchises, deep cut titles and interviews with genre figures. The show has 188 episodes since May 2019, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 93 minutes.
The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 493 ratings on Apple Podcasts. The feed and Apple Podcasts listing suggest a horror-focused audience, and the estimated listening base is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $90 to $620 per episode, which suits horror streaming, genre merchandise and film marketing campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Colors of the Dark can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Colors of the Dark
How much does Colors of the Dark charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Colors of the Dark about?
Colors of the Dark is a horror podcast from the FANGORIA Podcast Network, covering horror history, franchises, deep cut films and genre interviews with hosts Rebekah McKendry and Elric Kane.
How do I contact Colors of the Dark about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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