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Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast

Hosted by Jerry Paulley, Tracy Paulley

Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast is hosted by stand-up comedian Jerry Paulley and his wife Tracy. The show covers paranormal topics, true stories behind horror films, rock and the occult, unsolved mysteries and true crime. It has 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast

Daily paranormal and true crime show with over 3,400 Apple ratings averaging 4.7

  • Over 1,000 episodes published with daily updates, giving a long-running inventory for repeat sponsorship.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 3,486 ratings, with most ratings at five stars.
  • Hosted by a stand-up comedian and his wife, blending eerie stories with humor for skeptics and believers alike.
Best forHorror and streaming releasesSnacks, drinks and lifestyle brands with a playful tone
Watch forThe explicit flag and violent true crime content limit fit for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal45%
True Crime25%
Movies10%
History10%
Music5%
Religion & Spirituality5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, solo monologue
Tone
humorous, eerie
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 3,486 Apple ratings (in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, mapped to 20,000 to 80,000) shifted down for a show with 1,000 episodes and a sponsor-free feed, with the 20,000-plus band treated as unlikely for a show with this little visible sponsor activity; the Podcast Index popularity of 9 and the daily cadence support a range at the upper end of the independent-show band.
Audience asks aboutWhat are the true stories behind famous horror films?Which unsolved mysteries and hauntings are covered?What happened in specific cases like the Smurl family or Fremantle Prison?
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 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
Dark Myths Collective
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description notes membership in Dark Myths Collective, a network rather than a sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles such as 'The Devil Made Me Do it Case' and 'The Shark Arm Case' involve violent or disturbing material.

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 cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Ep 9 The Island2026-10-156 min
2040 100th Episode2026-10-131 h 60 min
2039 St Augustine Lighthouse and Fox Hollow Farm2026-10-041 h 25 min
2038 The Missouri Monster2026-10-0448 min
The Island: Ep 82026-10-049 min
The Island: Ep 72026-10-0410 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago.

Hillbilly Horror Stories is a mostly paranormal show hosted by stand up comedian Jerry Paulley and his wife Tracy. They touch on all things eerie including true stories behind your favorite horror movies, Rock n Roll and the occult, unsolved mysteries and creepy true crime. Serious enough for the true paranormal fan but funny enough for the skeptics! Proud member of Dark Myths Collective.
Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast

Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast is hosted by stand-up comedian Jerry Paulley and his wife Tracy, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show covers paranormal stories, true crime, horror film backstories and unsolved mysteries, mixing eerie material with humor. Episodes are published daily from a back catalogue of 1,000 episodes, with a median length of about 32 minutes.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 3,486 Apple Podcasts ratings, which is a strong signal of an engaged listener base. Listener estimates are based on rating counts and the show's feed profile, not published download figures. The audience is likely English-speaking, with a US majority, and skews toward adults aged 25 to 44. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show is a member of the Dark Myths Collective network.

Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, which points to a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in snacks, drinks, streaming and horror-adjacent products suit the show, though the explicit flag and violent content suggest a more adult-leaning fit.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast

How much does Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. The show has no published rate card in the feed.

What is Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast about?

The show covers paranormal stories, true crime, horror film backstories and unsolved mysteries. Hosts Jerry and Tracy Paulley mix eerie material with humor, and new episodes publish daily.

How do I contact Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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