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Flight Safety Detectives

Hosted by John Goglia, Greg Feith

Flight Safety Detectives, hosted by former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith, covers aviation accidents, investigations and traveler safety tips. The show has 348 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Flight Safety Detectives

Engaged aviation listeners hear former NTSB investigators explain accidents weekly

  • Hosts bring decades of accident investigation experience, which builds credibility for travel-adjacent brands.
  • An Apple rating of 4.6 from 332 ratings signals a loyal, engaged listener base.
  • Episodes run long enough, typically 15 to 30 minutes, for a host-read mid-roll with room for a full message.
Best fortravel gear and luggageaviation training or certification services
Watch forAccident coverage is sombre, so brands should avoid light or celebratory messaging in tone.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Aviation70%
News20%
Travel10%
Formats
co-hosted analysis, news roundup, interview, livestream recording
Tone
analytical, direct
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
15 to 30 minutes, with occasional episodes over 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 55%: 332 Apple ratings suggest the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by 348 episodes, weekly cadence, a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and a listed run since 2019.
Audience asks aboutWhat caused a specific recent aviation accident?How do investigations determine the cause of a crash?How can travelers stay safe and navigate airports more easily?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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
Episodes cover fatal aircraft accidents, such as 'Three People Die in One Tragic Flight - Episode 336', which carries moderate violence in its subject matter.

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: 87 / 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.

World-renowned aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series they talk about everything aviation -- from the behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes to topics of interest such as tips and tricks for navigating through airports and security,…
Flight Safety Detectives's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Flight Safety Detectives

Flight Safety Detectives is a weekly aviation podcast hosted by John Goglia and Greg Feith, two former NTSB investigators who together bring about 100 years of aviation safety experience, according to the show's feed description. Episodes cover accident investigations, recent aviation news and practical advice on airport security, travelling with children and avoiding trouble with unruly passengers. The feed lists 348 episodes with a median length of about 30 minutes.

The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 332 Apple Podcasts ratings, which Apple Podcasts shows alongside a listing dating from August 2019. Listeners are likely to be adults with a strong interest in aviation or air travel. Audience size is estimated, not reported: the show's ratings count suggests roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is probably majority American and male. No sponsors were found in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would typically cost about $90 to $630 per episode, based on a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. That budget suits aviation training providers, travel gear brands and companies serving frequent flyers.

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

Questions about Flight Safety Detectives

How much does Flight Safety Detectives charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $630 per episode, using a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published.

What is Flight Safety Detectives about?

Flight Safety Detectives is a weekly aviation podcast from former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith. It covers accident investigations, aviation news and practical travel safety tips.

How do I contact Flight Safety Detectives 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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