Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez, published by Sonoro | Futuro Studios and hosted by Erick Galindo in English and Alejandro Mendoza in Spanish, examines the life and unsolved death of the narcocorrido singer Chalino Sánchez. The show has 19 episodes, released as a serial since January 2022, with episodes around 35 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Bilingual true crime serial with a strong Apple rating and a dedicated Latin music audience
- Serial format with 19 episodes keeps listeners returning across a full story arc.
- 683 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, signalling an engaged and satisfied audience.
- Bilingual English and Spanish episodes reach both English and Spanish-speaking listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial documentary, bilingual episodes
- Tone
- investigative, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and the subject matter covers cartel violence and murder, as in the title 'The Revenge Theory'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sonoromedia.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1606258773 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SONORO3289722523 |
Benchmark score: 16 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| NEW PODCAST ALERT: Muy Excited with Maria Garcia | 2026-08-06 | 35 min |
| 8. El legado de Chalino | 2022-02-01 | 35 min |
| 8. Life After Death | 2022-02-01 | 39 min |
| 7. La teoría de la venganza | 2022-02-01 | 32 min |
| 7. The Revenge Theory | 2022-02-01 | 40 min |
| 6. La fama y el narco | 2022-02-01 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 74 days ago.
(English, Español) Imagine if Frank Sinatra went on stage every night with a gun in his waistband. Or if Tupac got into a shootout on stage at a rodeo. Well, Chalino Sánchez did just that. In this podcast, we examine the extraordinary life of the “King of Corridos,” and attempt to unravel the mystery of his death. Chalino’s story, his own narcocorrido, is the ultimate ride through the drug cartel…
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About Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez is a bilingual true crime serial published by Sonoro | Futuro Studios. Hosted by Erick Galindo in English and Alejandro Mendoza in Spanish, it examines the life of the narcocorrido singer Chalino Sánchez and the mystery of his death. According to the feed, the show has 19 episodes, with releases beginning in January 2022 and episodes typically running about 35 minutes.
The show combines music history, cartel culture and a murder investigation. Apple Podcasts lists 683 ratings with a 4.8 average. The feed is flagged explicit. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count and the show's profile.
No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, suited to music, ticketing and streaming brands with a strict suitability screen. Source: the podcast's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez
How much does Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez 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 about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez about?
It is a bilingual true crime serial examining the life of narcocorrido singer Chalino Sánchez and the unsolved mystery of his death, with 19 episodes since 2022.
How do I contact Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez about sponsoring an episode?
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