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I Wish You Were Here

Hosted by Michelle Cuervo

I Wish You Were Here is hosted by Michelle Cuervo, who covers real-life true crime cases, from small-town secrets to high-profile murders and manhunts. The show has 61 episodes released roughly weekly, with a typical length of about 39 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor I Wish You Were Here

Weekly true crime show with a highly rated, loyal audience of 1,100 Apple ratings

  • Consistent weekly episodes of about 39 minutes across 61 episodes since May 2025
  • Apple Podcasts average rating of 4.9 from 1,119 ratings
  • Covers widely recognised cases, including Gisèle Pelicot, Casey Anthony and Chris Watts
Best fordirect response offerssubscription appstrue crime adjacent consumer products
Watch forExplicit flag and violent subject matter limit brand fit; no sponsor history yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime95%
Society5%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative, case recap
Tone
somber, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
32 to 52 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
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%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,119 ratings with a 4.9 average, a band of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, one band up from the 1,000 to 5,000 range given the show is under two years old; Podcast Index popularity 9, weekly cadence, and Megaphone hosting support the estimate.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the case and who was responsibleWhether a suspect was convicted or is still unsolvedWhere the case stands now, including new evidence or trial updates
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
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

Explicit flag is set and episode titles cover murder, abduction and torture, such as 'Bind, Torture, Kill: The BTK Killer'.

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 cadence35 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 9 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each week, we hang out together to explore real-life true crimes that leave more questions than answers. From small-town secrets to shocking twists, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.I'll talk about it from my couch, you listen to it from yours. And although it is fun talking through a camera, I sure do wish you were here.
I Wish You Were Here's own show description from the podcast feed

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About I Wish You Were Here

I Wish You Were Here is a true crime podcast hosted by Michelle Cuervo, who explores real-life cases with more questions than answers, from small-town secrets to high-profile murders. Her website and the show's feed describe a conversational, couch-style format in which she talks through each case directly with listeners.

The show has released 61 episodes since May 2025, roughly every seven days, with a typical episode running about 39 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,119 ratings with a 4.9 average. Based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. These are estimates, not published figures.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. At the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits true crime-adjacent products and direct response offers, though its explicit flag and violent subject matter narrow the brand fit.

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

Questions about I Wish You Were Here

How much does I Wish You Were Here charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement and length of the ad.

What is I Wish You Were Here about?

It is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Michelle Cuervo, covering real cases from small-town secrets to high-profile murders in a conversational, couch-style format.

How do I contact I Wish You Were Here 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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