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Decoding The Unknown, published by Cloud10, examines historical mysteries such as disappearances, cryptids and unexplained aviation and space events to assess what likely happened. The show has 306 episodes, releases new episodes weekly on Fridays, and runs about 52 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Decoding The Unknown

Weekly history mysteries with a steady, loyal audience of about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode

  • 306 episodes and a weekly Friday release give sponsors a predictable slot that has run for nearly five years.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 927 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, with 827 five-star ratings, indicating a highly satisfied listener base.
  • Episodes average about 52 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll and a midroll-to-close structure.
Best forapp and streaming subscription launchescuriosity-driven consumer productsbook and documentary promotion
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, and the content leans on unexplained-phenomena topics.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History45%
Science25%
Religion and Spirituality15%
Law and Crime15%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative
Tone
curious, skeptical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
45 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings count of 927 places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), with weekly cadence and a Megaphone host, a Podcast Index popularity of 9, and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutAre historical mysteries real or myths?Is there evidence for aliens, cryptids or the afterlife?What really happened in famous disappearances?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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

Family friendly
Episode titles cover disappearances and deaths, such as 'UFO Scientists Keep Mysteriously Dying.' The feed is not flagged explicit (explicit: 0).

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: 99 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Decoding The Unknown explores history's deepest mysteries to see if we can draw any conclusions about what actually happened. Russian hikers killed by a yeti? Aircraft lost to sea monsters? Probably not, so let's try and figure out what really happened. New episodes every Friday. Also on YouTube!
Decoding The Unknown's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Decoding The Unknown

Decoding The Unknown is a history and mystery podcast published by Cloud10, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode tests a historical or unexplained claim, from aircraft lost to sea monsters to the authenticity of relics, and asks what actually happened. The show has released 306 episodes, with a new one every Friday and an average runtime of about 52 minutes, and it is also available on YouTube, according to the feed description.

Apple Podcasts shows 927 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, and the show has been listed there since November 2021. Its listeners are estimated, not measured: the rating count suggests roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward adults aged 25 to 44. The feed names no sponsors, so the show has no recorded advertising history.

Brands interested in history, science curiosity or entertainment products can sponsor a host-read mid-roll. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a single placement is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits sponsors seeking a loyal, weekly audience.

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

Questions about Decoding The Unknown

How much does Decoding The Unknown charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates from ratings-based audience figures, not published by the show.

What is Decoding The Unknown about?

Decoding The Unknown is a weekly history podcast that examines unexplained events, disappearances, cryptids and historical mysteries to determine what likely happened. Episodes run about 52 minutes.

How do I contact Decoding The Unknown 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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