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Criminal Broads

Hosted by Tori Telfer

Criminal Broads is a true crime and history podcast hosted by Tori Telfer, author of Lady Killers. Each episode profiles wild women who ended up on the wrong side of the law, from cult leaders to serial husband killers. With 94 episodes, a weekly cadence and a median length of about 42 minutes, it draws an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Suggested rate: $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Criminal Broads

Weekly true crime about notorious women, with an engaged Apple Podcasts audience of over 1,000 ratings

  • Consistent weekly releases since 2018, with 94 episodes in the feed and a 4.7 Apple Podcasts average.
  • Median episode length of about 42 minutes gives a sponsor a long, attentive listening window.
  • Host Tori Telfer is the author of Lady Killers, giving the show a credible, book-backed voice.
Best forbook and media launchessubscription servicesconsumer brands targeting history and true crime listeners
Watch forViolence-heavy content makes this unsuitable for family, children's or food brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime80%
History20%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, serialized multi-part
Tone
witty, engaging
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,018 ratings, placing the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 per episode), with a 2018 start, weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 4.
Audience asks aboutWho were the notorious women profiled in each case?What led these women to commit their crimes?How did their stories end in court or history?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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; the description names only the host's book, Lady Killers, and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episodes cover murders, such as 'Skêrmoordenaar: Marlene Lehnberg' and 'Desperate Bride: Toni Jo Henry', so violence is flagged as high and the show is not family friendly.

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: 25 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 81 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Criminal Broads is a true crime + history podcast about wild women who’ve ended up on the wrong side of the law, whether for leading a cult, serially murdering their husbands, swindling billionaires, or faking ectoplasm. The podcast is hosted by Tori Telfer, author of “Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History.”
Criminal Broads's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Criminal Broads

Criminal Broads is a true crime and history podcast about women who ended up on the wrong side of the law, from cult leaders to serial husband killers. It is hosted by Tori Telfer, author of Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History, according to the podcast feed and description. The show has released 94 episodes since 2018 on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 42 minutes, and its feed is hosted on Megaphone.

On Apple Podcasts the show holds 1,018 ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 25 to 44, weighted toward women and concentrated in the United States, though these figures are estimates rather than published data. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and no funding links are listed.

An estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode implies a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in book publishing, streaming services and history-focused consumer products are the best fit, while family and children's brands should look elsewhere.

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

Questions about Criminal Broads

How much does Criminal Broads charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000. Actual pricing depends on the show's rate card and the terms agreed with the host.

What is Criminal Broads about?

Criminal Broads is a true crime and history podcast about notorious women, from cult leaders to serial killers. It is hosted by Tori Telfer, author of Lady Killers, and releases a new episode weekly.

How do I contact Criminal Broads about sponsoring an episode?

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

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