Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History
Dark Poutine is a Canadian true crime and dark history podcast covering notorious crimes, legends, folklore and creepy corners of Canada, told by real Canadians. It has 449 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 63 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Established Canadian true crime show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 2,117 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average across nine years of episodes
- Consistent weekly releases of roughly one hour, with a 449-episode back catalogue
- Canadian focus suits brands targeting Canadian listeners
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, themed episodic series
- Tone
- dark, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding links point to Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon and PayPal, and the website sells merchandise; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Botched Justice: The Death of Crystal Taman' and 'Not Justice: Lynching Louie Sam' indicate murder and violent crime coverage; the feed is not explicit-flagged.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | darkpoutine.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1304781389 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CORU8758037629 |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Spooktober 2026: Headless Mary — The Ghost of Griffintown | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 3 min |
| Spooktober 2026: Road Trip — The Possessions at Loudun | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Expulsion of the Acadians: Grand Pré | 2026-09-28 | 57 min |
| Over the Wall: The Ty Conn Story | 2026-09-21 | 56 min |
| Wrong Turn: The Disappearance of Brady and Halkett | 2026-09-14 | 60 min |
| White Paper: Balloon Bombs from Japan | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
True crime, legends, folklore, dark history and other creepy topics from the perspective of real Canadians. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/darkpoutine
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About Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History
Dark Poutine is a Canadian true crime and dark history podcast covering notorious crimes, legends, folklore and creepy topics from the perspective of real Canadians, according to the show's feed and website. It has released 449 episodes, roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 63 minutes. The show is published by Curiouscast on Megaphone and listed on Apple Podcasts since 2017.
The website describes the show as an unabashedly Canadian podcast about notorious crimes and dark history. Apple Podcasts shows 2,117 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience likely concentrated in Canada and aged mostly 25 to 54.
No sponsors were seen in the feed, and the show funds itself through Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon and PayPal. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to Canadian consumer and subscription brands. Contact details are available on Starbooked after unlocking the show's contact email for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark History
How much does Dark Poutine charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and any negotiated package.
What is Dark Poutine about?
Dark Poutine is a Canadian true crime and dark history podcast covering notorious crimes, folklore and creepy Canadian topics, told by real Canadians, with roughly weekly episodes of about an hour.
How do I contact Dark Poutine 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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