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DEAD Talks

Podcast · www.deadtalks.net · EN
Hosted by David Ferrugio

DEAD Talks is hosted by David Ferrugio, an author whose father died on 9/11. The show covers grief, loss, near-death experiences, the afterlife and spirituality through guest interviews. It has 281 episodes, a weekly cadence and a median length of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor DEAD Talks

A loyal grief and spirituality audience listening to long guest conversations weekly

  • 281 episodes with a steady weekly cadence since 2020 signal a dependable publishing rhythm.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 486 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Guest interviews average about 65 minutes, giving a host-read spot room for an unhurried message.
Best forwellness and self-care brandsbereavement and memorial servicesbooks and journaling products
Watch forGrief content is emotionally heavy, so sponsor messaging should be restrained and clearly relevant.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Health & Fitness30%
Religion & Spirituality40%
Society & Culture30%
Formats
interview, guest storytelling
Tone
emotional, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 486 (band 50 to 200 mapped to 2,000 to 8,000, with the 200 to 1,000 band considered), 281 episodes, weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting and Podcast Index popularity of 3.
Audience asks aboutHow to cope with grief after a lossWhat near-death experiences reveal about the afterlifeHow to support someone who is grieving
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles cover 9/11 and death, and one guest reference mentions near-death experiences; the explicit flag is 0 and the content is sensitive rather than explicit.

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: 87 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

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

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio is a podcast about death, grief, loss, and what it means to truly live. After losing his father on 9/11, David created a space for honest, emotional, and sometimes funny conversations about the one thing we all face but rarely talk about. Each episode features guests sharing real stories about grief, near-death experiences, the afterlife, healing, trauma,…
DEAD Talks's own show description from the podcast feed

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About DEAD Talks

DEAD Talks is a podcast hosted by David Ferrugio, author of You're Not Dead Yet, according to the show website. It presents guest conversations about death, grief, loss, near-death experiences, the afterlife and healing. Episodes are published weekly and typically run between 40 and 70 minutes, with 281 episodes in the feed.

The show holds a 4.8-star average from 486 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is an estimate, not a published figure: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode based on the ratings count and publishing history. No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website.

At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, a host-read mid-roll suits wellness, bereavement and book brands seeking a thoughtful, emotionally attentive audience. Source: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about DEAD Talks

How much does DEAD Talks charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates run about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and availability.

What is DEAD Talks about?

DEAD Talks is a weekly podcast hosted by David Ferrugio that explores death, grief, loss, near-death experiences and the afterlife through guest conversations and personal stories.

How do I contact DEAD Talks 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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