Defense Diaries is a true crime show hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, with Alison Motta. It covers criminal cases through serial episodes and an ongoing case series. The show has 259 episodes, released about every five days, with a median length near 74 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per mid-roll read.
Long-running legal true crime show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 259 episodes since 2021 with a weekly-plus release rhythm
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from over 2,200 ratings
- Lengthy episodes give host-read spots room to breathe
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, case breakdown, interview, serial narrative
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Feed carries the explicit flag and episodes cover homicide cases such as the Gacy and Delphi murders.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/defense-diaries |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1564661342 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/defense-diaries |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Docket Ep. 1501: Eugene Horsch and his Philadelphia House of Horro | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 13 min |
| The Docket Ep. 1045: Indiana v. Richard Allen pt. 45: Andrew Baldwin i | 2026-10-04 | 2 h 29 min |
| The Docket Ep. 323: 4 Life Sentences, a Dead Confessor, and Proctor Pl | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Docket Ep. 1401: Massachusetts v. Calvin Carnes Jr. | 2026-09-16 | 56 min |
| The Docket Ep. 1311: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 11 | 2026-09-15 | 2 h 51 min |
| The Docket Ep. 1310: Massachusetts v. Lindsay Clancy pt. 10 | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Original true crime podcast. Join your host, criminal defense attorney Bob Motta for: season one: The Gacy Tapes- Has been remastered and re-released as a stand alone podcast, BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigaiton. We enter the twisted mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy through the use of 15 hours of never before heard, pre-trial interviews with Gacy and his attorneys, as they…
About Defense Diaries
Defense Diaries is a true crime podcast hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, who is joined by Alison Motta on the show. The feed and the show's Art19 page describe analysis of criminal cases, including serial seasons on the Gacy case, the Idaho 4 case, the Delphi murders and the Steven Avery case, along with weekly coverage under The Docket title.
The show has 259 episodes released about every five days, with a median length of roughly 74 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.6 average rating from 2,235 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: the show is likely reaching around 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and the show's age, and listeners are likely to skew toward adults in the United States.
The feed shows no named sponsors. Estimated rates run from $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, which suits legal services, book promotion and subscription products aimed at engaged true crime listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Defense Diaries can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Defense Diaries
How much does Defense Diaries charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand.
What is Defense Diaries about?
Defense Diaries is a true crime podcast hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta. It analyzes criminal cases and trials, including serial seasons and weekly coverage under The Docket title.
How do I contact Defense Diaries 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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