Death of an Artist
Death of an Artist, produced by Pushkin Industries, is a serialised true crime and arts podcast. Season 3 has journalists Leon Neyfakh and Alice Gregory investigate the 2024 deaths of children's author Petra Mathers and photographer Michael Mathers. The show has 25 episodes, a roughly weekly cadence and episodes of about 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $150 to $620 per episode.
Thoughtful serial true crime for brands reaching engaged, reflective adult listeners
- Serial episodes of about 30 to 45 minutes sustain attention across a full season
- Apple Podcasts shows 832 ratings with a 4.5 average, indicating an engaged listener base
- Pushkin Industries production and an arts-and-true-crime blend suit premium, considered brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, serial documentary
- Tone
- reflective, sombre
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Pushkin IndustriesSomethin' ElseSony Music EntertainmentSamizdat Audio
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names co-producers Somethin' Else, Sony Music Entertainment and Samizdat Audio, but no advertising is visible.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Explicit flag is set in the feed and the episodes deal with suicide and death ('The Kiss of Death', 'Dear Honeys' as a letter about a suicide); flagging suicide-related content as a sensitive topic.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pushkin.fm/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1628639926 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 42 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| From A Slight Change of Plans: “I Will Never Leave You” | 2026-10-06 | 35 min |
| Episode 6: By the Time You Get This Letter | 2026-09-22 | 42 min |
| Episode 5: We Are Without Fear | 2026-09-15 | 44 min |
| Episode 4: Bird on a Wire | 2026-09-08 | 41 min |
| Episode 3: The Train Has Left the Station | 2026-09-01 | 44 min |
| Episode 2: It’s Lonely Without You, Friends | 2026-08-25 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
In February 2024, celebrated children’s book author and illustrator Petra Mathers and her husband, photographer Michael Mathers, mailed letters to dozens of friends and family members to let them know they had died by suicide. Petra and Michael were by all accounts healthy, happy, and in love. Why did they choose to die together? And what did that decision do to the people left to mourn them? In…
About Death of an Artist
Death of an Artist is a serialised podcast from Pushkin Industries that blends true crime with art history. Season 3, hosted by journalists Leon Neyfakh and Alice Gregory according to the feed and show pages, examines the 2024 deaths of children's author Petra Mathers and photographer Michael Mathers through interviews with the people who received their farewell letters. Earlier seasons were hosted by Helen Molesworth and Katy Hessel.
The show has 25 episodes released on a roughly weekly cadence, with full episodes typically running 35 to 45 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 832 ratings with a 4.5 average. The audience is estimated, not published, at 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing towards adults who follow true crime and the arts, based on the rating count and show profile.
The feed and Apple listing show no sponsors, so the show appears to run without advertising at present. Estimated host-read mid-roll rates of $150 to $620 per episode would suit premium lifestyle, arts, and book brands seeking a reflective, adult audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Death of an Artist can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Death of an Artist
How much does Death of an Artist charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $150 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.
What is Death of an Artist about?
Death of an Artist is a serialised podcast from Pushkin Industries that examines artists' lives and deaths through true crime and art history. Season 3 focuses on the 2024 deaths of Petra and Michael Mathers.
How do I contact Death of an Artist about sponsoring an episode?
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