Dr. Death
Dr. Death is a serialized true crime podcast from Audible about doctors who harmed patients. The feed lists 17 episodes since 2018, released weekly during each season, usually 30 to 45 minutes. Season five, The Cowboy, follows a surgeon in Wyoming and Montana. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 120,000 per episode, with a rate of $900 to $3,000 per episode.
Audible's flagship true crime series with a very large, loyal Apple Podcasts rating base
- Apple Podcasts shows 87,884 ratings at 4.8 stars, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Weekly seasons of about 36 minutes each suit narrative storytelling with clear ad breaks.
- Estimated 50,000 to 120,000 downloads per episode, so an estimated $900 to $3,000 per episode.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serialized investigation
- Tone
- serious, suspenseful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Audible
- Categories promoted
- audiobooks and streaming audio
- Affiliate links
- No
Two of 14 feed items are Audible trailers, such as 'Listen Now: My Mom's Murder', and the description promotes listening ad-free on Audible.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and covers surgeries gone wrong, fraud and a case described in 'Bad Magic' and 'The Cowboy' seasons.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wondery.com/shows/dr-death/?utm_source=rss |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1421573955 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/dr-death |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Listen Now: Audible True Crime – Ghost Story | 2026-10-12 | 9 min |
| Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder | 2026-09-28 | 5 min |
| The Cowboy | Icarus | S5-E6 | 2026-07-02 | 36 min |
| The Cowboy | Lonesome Doc | S5-E5 | 2026-06-25 | 37 min |
| The Cowboy | Dirty Laundry | S5-E4 | 2026-06-18 | 27 min |
| The Cowboy | Screwed Over | S5-E3 | 2026-06-11 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Dr. John Schneider rode into town like a character out of a Western: an outsider on a Harley-Davidson, in trademark cowboy boots. He promised relief to patients suffering in Wyoming and Montana. He seemed like the hero they needed. But when surgeries go wrong and a strange letter exposes a bitter feud, medical professionals and government officials search for the truth about this cowboy doctor.…
About Dr. Death
Dr. Death is a serialized true crime podcast from Audible. Each season tells the story of a single doctor and the patients, colleagues and officials affected. According to the feed, season five, The Cowboy, follows a surgeon who promised relief to patients in Wyoming and Montana, and earlier seasons cover cases such as Dr. Duntsch and Dr. Fata.
The feed lists 17 episodes since 2018, released weekly while a season is running, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 87,884 ratings at a 4.8 average. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so Starbooked estimates 50,000 to 120,000 downloads per episode from the rating count, the age of the show and its popularity. The audience is likely adult true crime listeners, though that is also an estimate.
The feed shows Audible trailers but no other sponsors. At $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $900 to $3,000 per episode. It suits brands that want a large, attentive narrative audience, and the show is flagged explicit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Dr. Death can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Dr. Death
How much does Dr. Death charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $900 to $3,000 per episode, based on 50,000 to 120,000 estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The show does not publish its own rates.
What is Dr. Death about?
Dr. Death is a serialized true crime podcast from Audible. Each season follows one doctor accused of harming patients, including the surgeon in season five, The Cowboy, and the investigations that followed.
How do I contact Dr. Death about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, so you can reach the team directly. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked without separate outreach.
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