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Gruesome: Horrific True Crime

Hosted by Coni, Meg

Gruesome: Horrific True Crime is hosted by Coni and Meg, who cover gruesome true crime cases. The show has 190 episodes released roughly every 13 days, with a median length of about 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a sponsorship rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Gruesome: Horrific True Crime

Engaged true crime listeners on a weekly show with 1,000 Apple ratings

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,015 ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • 190 episodes released weekly build a deep back catalog that keeps earning downloads.
  • Episodes run around an hour, leaving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Best fortrue crime and mystery streaming servicescrime documentaries and bookspodcast gear and subscription brands
Watch forThe content is graphic and explicit, so brands should confirm alignment before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime100%
Formats
solo monologue, co-hosted banter, narrative
Tone
dark, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,015 Apple ratings places the show in the 20,000 to 80,000 band, with the show under six years old and a weekly-updated, mid-length true crime format supporting that range.
Audience asks aboutWhich serial killers and murder cases are coveredDetails of specific gruesome crimesWhich episodes feature female killers
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episode titles such as 'The Hamilton Strangler' and 'Armin Meiwes' and the explicit flag indicate graphic violence and mature content.

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: 82 / 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 marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Marc Dutroux - Part 12026-10-0758 min
The Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez2026-09-301 h 2 min
Harvey Glatman2026-09-231 h 11 min
The Bloody Benders2026-09-1758 min
The Hamilton Strangler2026-09-091 h 25 min
The Murder of Bob Crane2026-05-081 h 10 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.

After years of trying to hide their deranged sense of curiosity, hosts Coni and Meg have decided to give up on normalcy in order to give you the horrific details of gruesome true crime stories that you probably didn't need to know. On Wednesdays, we're Gruesome.
Gruesome: Horrific True Crime's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Gruesome: Horrific True Crime

Gruesome: Horrific True Crime is a true crime podcast that covers disturbing real cases, from serial killers to historical massacres. Hosts Coni and Meg present the stories in an irreverent, darkly curious style, with episodes typically running around an hour. The website and feed list the show as updated weekly, and the show has released 190 episodes since October 2020.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,015 ratings with a 4.7 average rating, and the show is categorized under True Crime. Listener figures are estimates: the show's ratings suggest roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The show does not publish download numbers, and no sponsors are visible in the feed.

Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, which suits true crime, streaming, and crime-adjacent brands that can accept graphic content. Sponsorship inquiries are best directed to the show through Starbooked.

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

Questions about Gruesome: Horrific True Crime

How much does Gruesome: Horrific True Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Gruesome: Horrific True Crime about?

The show covers gruesome true crime cases, including serial killers and notorious murders. Hosts Coni and Meg tell the stories in an irreverent, darkly curious style, with new episodes released weekly.

How do I contact Gruesome: Horrific True Crime about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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