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Crime Is Fun is a true crime podcast hosted by former police officer Donut Operator, mixing dark humor with case breakdowns and crime stories. The show has 11 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with typical episodes of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Crime Is Fun

Dark-humor true crime with a 5.0 Apple rating and weekly-to-biweekly cadence

  • Apple Podcasts shows 172 ratings with a 5.0 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base for a young show.
  • Episodes run about 43 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll and a sponsor segment.
  • Covers viral and niche crime topics, including gaming-related and internet-culture cases, suited to younger true crime listeners.
Best forapp and gaming productsstreaming servicestrue crime merchandise
Watch forViolent subject matter and an 11-episode history make audience size and brand fit uncertain.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Humor15%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative
Tone
irreverent, dark
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
38 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 172 Apple ratings suggest the 50 to 200 band (2,000 to 8,000 downloads), with the show under two years old pushing it up one band, weighed against only 11 episodes and a Podcast Index popularity of 5.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in a specific high-profile criminal caseWhether violent video games or media cause real crimeWhat bizarre or unusual criminal cases have occurred
Age
30%18-24
35%25-34
20%35-44
15%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles such as 'They Killed Them... Then Ate Them - Cannibal Crimes' and 'Disneyland Stabbings & The Funnel Cake Murders' indicate graphic violent crime 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

Benchmark score: 8 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 53 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Dive into crime dark humor and crime with former cop Donut Operator.
Crime Is Fun's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Crime Is Fun

Crime Is Fun is a true crime podcast hosted by former police officer Donut Operator, as described on the show's Spotify for Podcasters page and in its feed description. Each episode blends case breakdowns with dark humor, covering both well-known and offbeat criminal stories. The show has released 11 episodes since March 2026, roughly every 13 to 14 days, with a median episode length of about 43 minutes.

The show has 172 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 5.0 average, which is a small but enthusiastic base for a show of its age. Listener size is an estimate only: based on ratings and show age, the show likely reaches 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Its audience is most likely adult true crime fans, though no demographic data is published.

No sponsors were visible in the feed. Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode. The show suits brands selling apps, games, streaming services or true crime merchandise, especially those comfortable with graphic subject matter.

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

Questions about Crime Is Fun

How much does Crime Is Fun charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200. Actual rates depend on the show's current download figures and the terms agreed with the host.

What is Crime Is Fun about?

Crime Is Fun is a true crime podcast hosted by former police officer Donut Operator. It mixes dark humor with breakdowns of criminal cases, from well-known trials to unusual stories.

How do I contact Crime Is Fun about sponsoring an episode?

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

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