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Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Hosted by Chris Hansen

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is hosted by Chris Hansen and covers true crime, from sting operations to interviews with law enforcement, justice and survival figures. The show has 363 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of $900 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Large true crime audience with a 4.7 Apple rating and a two-day release cadence

  • 1,534 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7 stars signal an established, engaged listener base.
  • 363 episodes released about every two days give sponsors steady, recurring placements.
  • Median episode length of roughly 45 minutes allows room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Best forsafety and security servicesbackground check and identity productslegal and consumer protection services
Watch forContent centres on child predators and violent crime, so sponsors need brand-safe, adult-facing messaging.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime80%
Law and Government15%
Health and Fitness5%
Formats
interview, narrative, solo monologue
Tone
serious, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode50k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,534 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average, a 2020 start and a Podcast Index popularity of 9, from a large-audience network-style true crime show on Megaphone.
Audience asks aboutHow did the sting operation unfold?What happened to the offender after the arrest?How can parents protect children from online predators?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

100%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
TruthFinder.comiHeartMediaRed Seat Ventures
Categories promoted
background search and people finder services
Affiliate links
No

The description states 'Sponsored by TruthFinder.com' and directs advertising inquiries to RedSeatVentures.com; no funding links appear in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugsmedium
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles reference predator stings, child abuse, murder and drug addiction (for example 'He Was Charged With Murder After Confronting His Daughter's Abuser'), and one title contains strong language.

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: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is here—an all-new platform from America’s most relentless crime fighter. Every week, Hansen takes you back inside the stings that shocked the nation on Predators I’ve Caught—with never-before-heard details and new revelations. Then, pull up a chair for Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, his weekly in-depth interview series where the biggest names in law enforcement,…
Have A Seat with Chris Hansen's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is a true crime podcast hosted by Chris Hansen, the journalist known for the To Catch a Predator stings. The show pairs never-before-heard details from those stings with weekly in-depth interviews with law enforcement, justice and survival figures, according to the feed and the show description.

The feed lists 363 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 45 minutes. The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,534 ratings with a 4.7 average, which suggests a sizeable and engaged audience. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), and the listener base skews toward adults in the 35 and over range, also an estimate.

Typical sponsors named in the feed include TruthFinder.com. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll costs about $900 to $2,000 per episode, which suits safety, identity and legal service brands that want to reach a US true crime audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Have A Seat with Chris Hansen can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

How much does Have A Seat with Chris Hansen charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $900 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship package and is not published in the feed.

What is Have A Seat with Chris Hansen about?

The show is a true crime podcast hosted by Chris Hansen. It revisits To Catch a Predator stings and runs weekly interviews with law enforcement, justice and survival figures.

How do I contact Have A Seat with Chris Hansen 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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