Dark Downeast is a true crime podcast from Audiochuck, hosted by investigative journalist Kylie Low, covering unsolved murders, disappearances and undetermined deaths across New England. It has 294 episodes, releases weekly and runs about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 25,000 to 70,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $450 to $1,750. Episodes pair narration with interviews with family and detectives.
A weekly, high-production true crime show with a large Apple-rated audience in New England
- 4,167 Apple Podcasts ratings at 4.7 stars point to a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 41 minutes since 2020, with 294 episodes in the back catalog.
- Backed by the Audiochuck network, with narrated and documentary-style production.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, documentary interview
- Tone
- somber, respectful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 36 to 52 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Audiochuck
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The only promotional item in the recent titles is 'INTRODUCING: The Truth About Natalie', a network show promotion, and no sponsors are named in the feed.
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Titles such as 'The Murder of Michael Cochran (Maine)' show that every episode covers homicides and disappearances, though the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1535403320 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/LqfhW4oK |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Disappearance of Bianca Lebron (Connecticut) | 2026-10-15 | 44 min |
| The Murder of Michelle Gardner-Quinn (Vermont) | 2026-10-08 | 37 min |
| The Suspicious Death of Kasha Blount (Massachusetts) | 2026-10-01 | 50 min |
| The Murder of Nancy Ann Frenier (Rhode Island) | 2026-09-24 | 40 min |
| INTRODUCING: The Truth About Natalie | 2026-09-18 | 39 min |
| The Murders of Gloria Gough & Evelyn "Penny" Deans (Maine and South Ca | 2026-09-17 | 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Dark Downeast: Maine and New England's True Crime Podcast digs into the decades-old and modern day cases that prickle the history of Vacationland and beyond – the unsolved homicides, undetermined deaths, unexplained disappearances and other dark stories of New England. Investigative journalist and storyteller Kylie Low gets straight to the story with a mix of narrated episodes and documentary…
About Dark Downeast
Dark Downeast is a true crime podcast from the Audiochuck network about unsolved homicides, undetermined deaths and disappearances in Maine and across New England. Per the feed, investigative journalist Kylie Low hosts, mixing narrated episodes with documentary-style interviews with family members and detectives. Titles such as 'The Disappearance of Bianca Lebron (Connecticut)' show the single-case format.
The feed lists 294 episodes since October 2020, released weekly at a median of about 41 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 4,167 ratings with a 4.7 average. From those signals, Starbooked estimates 25,000 to 70,000 downloads per episode, a low-confidence figure because podcasts do not publish download numbers. No sponsors are named in the feed.
At Starbooked's rate rule, a host-read mid-roll ad costs an estimated $450 to $1,750 per episode. It suits subscription services, safety products and media launches that want a dedicated true crime audience, and brands comfortable sitting beside homicide coverage.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dark Downeast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dark Downeast
How much does Dark Downeast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll ad on Dark Downeast at $450 to $1,750 per episode, based on 25,000 to 70,000 estimated downloads. The show does not publish rates or download numbers.
What is Dark Downeast about?
Dark Downeast is a weekly true crime podcast from Audiochuck about unsolved murders, disappearances and undetermined deaths in New England. Host Kylie Low combines narration with interviews with families and investigators.
How do I contact Dark Downeast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, and the feed lists Audiochuck as the publisher for network inquiries.
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