Freaky Folklore, hosted by Carman Carrion, explores myths, monsters and unsolved cases from around the world to examine what people fear and why. The show has 310 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly folklore and monster storytelling with an engaged, highly rated audience
- 966 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average across five years of weekly episodes.
- Consistent weekly cadence over 310 episodes, with fully produced narrative episodes around 30 minutes.
- Listeners return for global folklore, true crime and history with no sponsors currently in the feed.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, bonus case segment
- Tone
- eerie, educational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Pig Farm Killer' and 'BAUK - The Serbian Cave Monster That Eats Misbehaving Children' indicate frequent depictions of violence and death.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.eeriecast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1550361184 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/freakyfolklore |
Benchmark score: 99 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| SIGBIN - The Backward-Walking Blood-Sucker of the Philippines | 2026-10-12 | 29 min |
| Melusine The French Water-Fairy Whose Curse Built a Royal Dynasty | 2026-10-05 | 30 min |
| Trows - The Shetland Creatures That Steal Fiddlers and Babies | 2026-09-28 | 33 min |
| A Case from My Other Show: The Sodder Children | 2026-09-25 | 6 min |
| Mami Wata — The Water Spirit Worshipped and Feared Across Africa | 2026-09-21 | 30 min |
| TENGU – Japan's Prideful Mountain Demon That Punishes You for Whistlin | 2026-09-14 | 27 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?
About Freaky Folklore
Freaky Folklore is a weekly podcast hosted by Carman Carrion, published by the Eeriecast Network. According to the feed and the show description, each episode explores myths, monsters and unexplained cases from ancient and modern folklore, covering creatures from many countries and asking why people fear them. The show has 310 episodes and typical episodes run about 30 minutes.
The show is hosted on Megaphone and listed on Apple Podcasts, where it has 966 ratings and an average of 4.7 stars. Apple Podcasts lists the release frequency as bimonthly, while the feed shows a weekly cadence over the most recent episodes. Listener figures are estimates: based on the ratings count and show age, the show likely draws 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors so far.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in entertainment, publishing or gaming with an audience interested in folklore and true crime should consider sponsoring the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Freaky Folklore can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Freaky Folklore
How much does Freaky Folklore 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 roughly $90 to $625. Exact rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is Freaky Folklore about?
Freaky Folklore explores myths, monsters and unsolved cases from around the world, examining what people fear and why. Episodes are about 30 minutes and released weekly.
How do I contact Freaky Folklore 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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