Game of Crimes is a true crime podcast hosted by Steve "Murph" Murphy, a retired DEA agent featured in Netflix's NARCOS. It covers real cases from both criminals and law enforcement. The show has 500 episodes released roughly every five days, with median length near 66 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated). Suggested rate is $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll spot.
Long-running true crime show with a 4.8 Apple rating and a retired DEA host
- Over 500 episodes with weekly releases gives a sponsor a consistent, long-running placement.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,456 ratings averaging 4.8, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Host Steve Murphy is a retired DEA agent featured in NARCOS, giving the show a credible law enforcement angle.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation
- Tone
- gritty, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 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 carries an explicit flag, and titles reference gangs, drugs, child traffickers and homicide.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | gameofcrimespodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1571357534 |
| RSS feed | audioboom.com/channels/5097691.rss |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 269: He Went From Combat Rescue to Hunting Child Traffickers | 2026-10-13 | 2 h 13 min |
| 268: My Dream Job: 30 Years in the NYPD: Gangs, Drugs & Counterterrori | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 54 min |
| 267: Part 2: Model Detective: 25-Year Chicago Homicide Cop Turned 20/2 | 2026-09-30 | 56 min |
| 267: Part 1: How a Chicago Detective Survived 25 Years in Homicide | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 5 min |
| 266: Part 2: Secret Service Agent Faced Death - Now He Lives Without F | 2026-09-23 | 56 min |
| 266: Part 1: I Led the Secret Service Counter Assault Team – Then I Lo | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 1 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you've probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories…
About Game of Crimes
Game of Crimes is a true crime podcast hosted by Steve "Murph" Murphy, according to the show's feed and website at gameofcrimespodcast.com. The show features interviews with people who broke the law and people who enforced it, covering both well-known cases and lesser-known stories. Murphy, a retired DEA agent, is also featured in Netflix's NARCOS, as the show's description notes.
The show has published 500 episodes, with a new episode roughly every five days and a median length of about 66 minutes, per the feed. Apple Podcasts lists 1,456 ratings with a 4.8 average and an updated-weekly release frequency. The listener base is estimated rather than reported: likely 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, skewing male and concentrated among adults aged 25 to 44.
The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode, making it a fit for security, home, and true crime-adjacent brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Game of Crimes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Game of Crimes
How much does Game of Crimes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $1,250. The actual price depends on the number of spots and the terms agreed with the show.
What is Game of Crimes about?
Game of Crimes is a true crime podcast hosted by retired DEA agent Steve Murphy. Episodes feature real cases told by criminals and by the people who investigated them.
How do I contact Game of Crimes 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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