Dark Histories, hosted by Ben Cutmore, tells stories of historical mysteries, true crime, unexplained events and cultural oddities. The show has 260 episodes on a fortnightly cadence, with typical episodes of 55 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-running history and mystery show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 1,947 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average across a show with 260 episodes.
- Fortnightly episodes of roughly an hour give sponsors a stable, predictable placement schedule.
- Research-led scripts and a focus on primary sources suit brands seeking an attentive, engaged listener.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- curious, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website lists Patreon-style support and a merch shop, and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Murder and violent historical crime are central to titles such as 'The Willie Starchfield Murder Mystery' and 'The Lipstick Killer', so violence is flagged as medium.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | darkhistories.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1279731673 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ARML6519154570 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Strange Disappearance of Rudolf Diesel | 2026-10-12 | 53 min |
| Philip: The Ghost That Never Was | 2026-09-21 | 56 min |
| The Willie Starchfield Murder Mystery | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 0 min |
| Early America & The Savage Crimes of the Harpe Brothers | 2026-08-25 | 1 h 0 min |
| The Grafton, The Invercauld and the The Multiple Wrecks of the Aucklan | 2026-08-12 | 1 h 8 min |
| Summer Break - Charlotte Riddell: The Open Door | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 17 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Fortnightly narratives on the unsolved and the unexplained, mysteries, historical true crime, touches of the paranormal and cultural peculiarities.
About Dark Histories
Dark Histories is a fortnightly history podcast hosted by Ben Cutmore, who writes and researches every script himself. The show covers unsolved mysteries, historical true crime, unexplained events and cultural oddities, with episodes typically running 50 to 65 minutes. According to the show's website, the scripts are drawn from primary sources rather than copied from encyclopedias.
The feed lists 260 episodes, the most recent published in October 2026. Apple Podcasts shows 1,947 ratings with a 4.8 average. These ratings suggest an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. The listeners are likely to be adults with an interest in history, true crime and the paranormal, mostly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed or episode titles. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode, and the show suits book publishers, streaming promotions and cultural brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dark Histories can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dark Histories
How much does Dark Histories 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. The estimate uses public rating data and is not a published rate card.
What is Dark Histories about?
Dark Histories covers historical mysteries, true crime, unexplained events and cultural oddities. Episodes are researched and scripted by host Ben Cutmore and published fortnightly.
How do I contact Dark Histories about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which handles the booking.
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