Crackdown
Crackdown is a monthly-to-bimonthly documentary-style podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war, produced by drug user activists in Canada. With 67 episodes since January 2019 and typical episodes of about 47 minutes, it has an estimated 4,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode and a suggested rate of $70 to $380 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged Canadian harm reduction audience with a rare, credible drug-user-led voice
- Apple Podcasts shows 235 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong signal of loyal listeners.
- Episodes run about 47 minutes, giving a host-read ad room for a full, unrushed message.
- Recent episodes cover safe supply, police accountability and the 2026 BC and Ontario elections.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, documentary segments, interview
- Tone
- serious, advocacy-driven
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon funding link on the feed and the About and Donate pages; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Subject matter is drug use and drug policy throughout, e.g. 'Get Sober or Get Dead' and 'Cops kill people' in episode descriptions.
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 | crackdownpod.blubrry.net |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1450566001 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/2ug8xMuYOn8wMT9se4nxmQ |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/crackdown |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 59: They’re Running Against Us | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 10 min |
| Episode 58: Toothless Tiger | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 4 min |
| Episode 57: We Ain’t Dead Yet | 2026-07-22 | 48 min |
| Episode 56: Extraordinary Circumstances | 2026-01-30 | 53 min |
| Episode 55: The Man in the High Castle | 2025-07-01 | 43 min |
| Episode 54: Get Sober or Get Dead | 2025-06-04 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 43 days.
The drug war, covered by drug users as war correspondents. Crackdown is a monthly podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war led by drug user activists and supported by research. Each episode will tell the story of a community fighting for their lives. It’s also about solutions, justice for those we have lost, and saving lives.
About Crackdown
Crackdown is a podcast about drugs, drug policy and the drug war, presented by drug user activists who report on the communities affected by it. The feed, hosted on Blubrry and linked to the show's website, describes it as a monthly podcast supported by research, with 67 episodes since January 2019 and a recent cadence of roughly one episode every six weeks. Episodes typically run about 47 minutes.
The show is co-hosted by Garth and Sam, as named in the website episode pages; the feed itself lists no personal names. Apple Podcasts shows 235 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Recent episodes address overdose trends, safe supply programs, police accountability and political responses in British Columbia and Ontario. Listener numbers are not published; based on Apple ratings, the show's estimated audience is 4,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely Canadian, English-speaking and interested in policy and harm reduction.
No sponsors were seen; the show is funded through Patreon. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $70 to $380 per episode, a fit for mission-driven public health or legal services brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Crackdown can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Crackdown
How much does Crackdown charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $70 to $380 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 4,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Crackdown about?
Crackdown covers drugs, drug policy and the drug war, reported by drug user activists. Episodes address harm reduction, safe supply, police accountability and political responses to drug policy.
How do I contact Crackdown 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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