Dateline Originals, published by NBC News, is a true crime mini-series feed that includes Five Miles From Home, Trace of Suspicion and Something About Cari, plus bonus episodes. The feed holds 179 episodes in a serial format, with full episodes running about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Binge-worthy true crime mini-series from NBC News with a loyal, high-rated audience
- Serialized mini-series such as Five Miles From Home and Trace of Suspicion encourage listeners to finish whole series.
- The Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 1,685 ratings signals a highly engaged listener base.
- Full episodes run about 35 minutes, giving a host-read spot room in the middle of each episode.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serialized mini-series, interview
- Tone
- investigative, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- NBC NewsDateline Premium
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description promotes the Dateline Premium subscription for ad-free listening.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as "Five Miles From Home - Ep. 3: Open Murder" indicate true crime content with depictions of murder, which warrants a violence flag.
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 | www.nbcnews.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1721921086 |
| RSS feed | podcastfeeds.nbcnews.com/dateline-originals |
Benchmark score: 41 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Morrison reads Edgar Allan Poe Stories | 2026-10-16 | 1 min |
| Preview: Colin Kaepernick on Before & After with Lester Holt | 2026-09-14 | 3 min |
| Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt | 2026-08-31 | 2 min |
| Five Miles From Home - Ep. 3: Open Murder | 2026-08-21 | 35 min |
| Five Miles From Home - Ep. 4: Little Miss Wendover | 2026-08-21 | 35 min |
| Five Miles From Home - Ep. 1: Mickie | 2026-08-21 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
Dateline Originals – your podcast destination to discover and binge more than a dozen true crime mini-series told as only Dateline can. Includes award winning series like “The Thing About Pam,” “Mommy Doomsday,” “Motive for Murder” and so many more. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline Originals completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive…
About Dateline Originals
Dateline Originals is a true crime podcast feed published by NBC News, presenting multi-episode mini-series that include Five Miles From Home, Trace of Suspicion and Something About Cari. According to the feed and the NBC News website, the series is produced in a narrative style, with Keith Morrison and Lester Holt listed as contributors across recent episodes. The feed contains 179 episodes, and full episodes run about 35 minutes.
The show holds a 4.4 average rating from 1,685 Apple Podcasts ratings, which places it among the more widely listened true crime feeds in the dataset. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimated audience of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is an estimate based on ratings and brand reach. The audience is likely skewed toward older adults and US listeners, which is also an estimate.
No sponsors appear in the feed. The show promotes its own Dateline Premium subscription for ad-free listening. Brands in premium consumer categories looking for a host-read mid-roll could consider it, at an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dateline Originals can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dateline Originals
How much does Dateline Originals 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 $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Dateline Originals about?
Dateline Originals is a true crime podcast from NBC News that presents multi-episode mini-series, including Five Miles From Home and Trace of Suspicion, with full episodes around 35 minutes long.
How do I contact Dateline Originals about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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