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Horrifying History, produced by Bleav, covers paranormal events, unexplained phenomena and true crime woven into historical cases. The show has 384 episodes released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying an estimated host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode. One distinctive detail is its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 317 ratings.

Why brands sponsor Horrifying History

Dark history and paranormal storytelling with a loyal, engaged weekly audience

  • 384 episodes with a weekly release cadence and a 4.4 Apple Podcasts average rating
  • Covers true crime, history and paranormal topics that hold listener attention for about 30 minutes
  • Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode among an English-speaking audience
Best forstreaming and horror entertainment releasesbooks and audiobooks in the true crime genrecollectibles and merchandise for genre fans
Watch forViolent true crime subject matter limits suitability for family-oriented or conservative brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime40%
History30%
Paranormal and Supernatural25%
Biographies5%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, interview
Tone
eerie, dramatic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
28 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 317 maps to the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted up no further since the show is over five years old; 384 episodes, weekly cadence and mid-level production support the band.
Audience asks aboutIs this story true or a hoax?Which historical murders are covered?Which haunted places or paranormal cases are featured?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 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; no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episode titles cover serial murders, a massacre and kidnapping, such as 'The Times Square Ripper' and 'The Nepal Royal Massacre', so violence is flagged high.

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: 86 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Welcome to Horrifying History where you are about to hear about the unexplained, paranormal, and supernatural happenings that has stained the pages of history. Do you love the strange, the unexplained, and the downright terrifying? Horrifying History takes you on a chilling journey into the dark corners of the past, where history and horror collide. From haunted places and ghostly legends... to…
Horrifying History's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Horrifying History

Horrifying History is an English-language podcast from Bleav that tells true stories where history, the paranormal and true crime overlap. The feed lists 384 episodes released about once a week, with median episodes running roughly 30 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.4 average rating from 317 ratings, which points to an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.

The show's audience is estimated, not measured, and is likely to skew toward adult listeners interested in true crime and the supernatural. The feed and Apple Podcasts listing name Bleav as publisher, and the feed notes the show is distributed through Simplecast. No sponsors were named in the dossier.

At an estimated host-read rate of $18 to $25 per thousand downloads, a mid-roll spot would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. That suits genre entertainment brands, book publishers and merchandise sellers reaching adult true crime fans.

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

Questions about Horrifying History

How much does Horrifying History charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode and a host-read rate of $18 to $25 per thousand, a mid-roll spot is estimated at roughly $90 to $625. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is Horrifying History about?

Horrifying History is a podcast that covers true crime, historical mysteries and paranormal stories. Episodes run about 30 minutes and are released roughly weekly.

How do I contact Horrifying History about sponsoring an episode?

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