Grim Philly, hosted by Joe Wojie, is a history and true crime show for mature audiences covering Philadelphia topics with historians and guest experts. It has 87 episodes, airs roughly weekly in seasonal runs, with median length about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated). Rate range per episode is $360 to $2,000 for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: the show is explicitly rated for mature listeners.
Loyal Philadelphia history and true crime listeners with strong Apple ratings
- 205 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal an engaged audience.
- Weekly seasonal episodes with a catalogue of 87 episodes give sponsors lasting visibility.
- Expert guests from universities and museums lend credibility to host-read placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
- Tone
- macabre, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Explicitly flagged explicit in the feed and described as for mature audiences; episodes cover murders and serial killers, such as 'Interview with a Serial Killer – Happy Face Killer Keith Jesperson Speaks with Grim Philly'.
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 | grim.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1533994873 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/UTITiJ_g |
Benchmark score: 6 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary War Philadelphia IV - George Washington | 2026-08-03 | 1 h 23 min |
| Revolutionary War Philadelphia III - They Died on the Fourth of July | 2026-07-04 | 50 min |
| Revolutionary War Philadelphia II - Spies and Free Masons | 2026-06-29 | 1 h 6 min |
| Revolutionary War Philadelphia I - The Disaffected | 2026-06-15 | 57 min |
| Vikings III - Blood Eagle Revisited with Dr. Amanda Weimer | 2026-06-01 | 33 min |
| Vikings II - Real vs History Channel Vikings with Dr. Amanda Weimer | 2026-05-04 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 77 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Grim Philly Podcast in Philadelphia is a history podcast and true crime podcast for mature audiences by historians and PhD’s; and is not for those easily offended. Our history and true crime podcast in Philadelphia comprises three regular historians and a revolving caste of a dozen psychologists, museum curators, and college professors of various fields, and is presented in non-prudish colloquial…
About Grim Philly
Grim Philly is a history and true crime podcast focused on Philadelphia, presented for mature audiences. According to the show's feed, it is hosted by Joe Wojie and features three regular historians along with a rotating group of psychologists, museum curators and college professors. Episodes run a median of about 34 minutes and the show airs weekly, with seasonal runs.
Apple Podcasts lists 205 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the show has 87 episodes since its first release in November 2020. Listeners are estimated to be mostly American adults, skewing toward 25 to 44, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no current sponsors. Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to local Philadelphia businesses and history or true crime publishers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Grim Philly can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Grim Philly
How much does Grim Philly charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's current rate card.
What is Grim Philly about?
Grim Philly is a history and true crime podcast about Philadelphia, presented for mature audiences. It features historians, psychologists and academics discussing well-researched topics, including the Revolutionary War, Vikings and local legends.
How do I contact Grim Philly about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
Similar creators
Podcast and other creators in history, ranked by score.
| Creator | Niches | Est. downloads | Median views | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| historyhome and lifestyle | 15k | – | $90–620 | 8 | |
Bone and Sicklepodcast | folklorehorror | 5k | – | $40–200 | 8 |
The Big Digpodcast · US | historyinfrastructure | 15k | – | $90–620 | 8 |
| historychinese revolution | 5k | – | $40–200 | 5 | |
The Surgeon Of St Helenapodcast | true crimedocumentary | 5k | – | $40–200 | 4 |
| historyitalian history | 5k | – | $40–200 | 3 |