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CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show hosted by Rory Scovel and Josh Dean, breaking down strange heists, scams and crimes. It has 50 episodes, a roughly weekly cadence and a median length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode, and one distinctive detail: a Florida Man-off special.

Why brands sponsor CrimeLess

Comedic true crime audience with strong reviews and an established network

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 352 ratings, with 298 five-star reviews.
  • Weekly episodes of about 40 minutes, with 50 episodes in the feed since October 2025.
  • Host-read mid-roll placement fits the conversational, story-led format.
Best forentertainment and streaming launchesconsumer brands wanting a comedic true crime audience
Watch forContent centres on crime and drug stories, so brands need a suitability check before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime70%
Comedy20%
History10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, listener-style Q&A
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 352 Apple ratings points to the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted one band up for a show under two years old, and a high Podcast Index popularity score and iHeart network backing support the upper half.
Audience asks aboutHow do people commit specific crimes and get caught?What is the story behind a famous heist or scam?Which weird crimes involve kratom, crypto or Florida Man?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcastsSmartless Media
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed names iHeartPodcasts and Smartless Media as author and owner only.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles such as 'How not to murder someone' and 'Why is everyone robbing Guy Fieri?' and the description's references to kratom and drunken escapades point to crime and drug topics, but the explicit flag is 0.

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: 9 / 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 marks2 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Summer CrimeLess Update2026-08-191 min
The dumbest thing to leave at a crime scene2026-07-1546 min
How do you make criminals dumber? Add AI!2026-07-0841 min
Encore: Super Poopers2026-07-0139 min
DUIs for dummies2026-06-2447 min
Is your dentist a fake?2026-06-1736 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 61 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

What’s the best way to rob a bank? How do you fake your own death? Can you deploy a swarm of bees to get rid of the cops? And if so, how (theoretically) would one do that? All of these questions and more are answered on CRIMELESS, a weekly talk show that breaks down crazy crimes and answers the questions that you’re too embarrassed, or too afraid, to ask, lest it land you on an FBI watchlist.…
CrimeLess's own show description from the podcast feed

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About CrimeLess

CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show hosted by comedian Rory Scovel and veteran journalist and true crime podcaster Josh Dean, according to the show's feed and website. Each episode breaks down a strange crime, such as a heist, a scam or a crypto caper, and explores the characters involved and how the crime could have been done better. Episodes run a median of about 40 minutes and the show publishes roughly weekly, with 50 episodes listed.

The show carries an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 352 ratings, according to Apple Podcasts. Its audience is estimated, not reported: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is published under iHeartPodcasts and Smartless Media.

Brands seeking a comedic true crime audience with strong reviews may suit this show, particularly entertainment and streaming launches. An estimated host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode, based on the download estimate, buys one mid-roll spot.

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

Questions about CrimeLess

How much does CrimeLess charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $630 per episode, using the Starbooked rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual rates are set by the show.

What is CrimeLess about?

CrimeLess is a weekly comedy talk show hosted by Rory Scovel and Josh Dean. It breaks down unusual crimes such as heists, scams and crypto capers, and answers audience questions about how they happened.

How do I contact CrimeLess 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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