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In Research Of

Hosted by William Blake Smith, Jeb

In Research Of is hosted by Blake Smith and Jeb, who watch episodes of the 1970s TV series In Search Of and examine explanations the original producers did not consider. The show has 125 episodes, published roughly every 36 days, with a median length of about 2 hours 4 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor In Research Of

Long-form paranormal and science skepticism with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 244 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average across 121 episodes.
  • Episodes average about two hours, giving ample room for a host-read mid-roll.
  • Consistent seasonal structure with recurring themed episodes since 2019.
Best forOutdoor and adventure gearStreaming or entertainment launchesScience and book publishers
Watch forFrequent explicit flags and graphic content warnings limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science45%
Religion & Spirituality15%
Pop Culture25%
Crime & Justice15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, episodic commentary, bonus interview
Tone
irreverent, skeptical
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
1 to 2.5 hours

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode1k–3k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 244 Apple ratings (band of 20,000 to 80,000 is shifted down for a show with an independent, unsponsored profile and long episodes), 125 episodes since 2019, libsyn hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutDoes the explanation hold up against the original episode?What happened in the true story behind the case?Which paranormal claims were debunked?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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; funding links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Several episodes are flagged explicit (S05E02 Faith Healing, S04E19 Earth Visitors), and S05E05 Life After Life carries a warning for combat footage and graphic injury.

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: 21 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence12 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks2 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
S05E06 - MOON MADNESS 🌕2026-08-172 h 20 min
S05E05 - Life After Life2026-07-242 h 3 min
S05E04 - Daredevil Death Wish2026-05-281 h 48 min
S05E03 - Lee Harvey Oswald2026-05-032 h 10 min
S05E02 - Faith Healing (EXPLICIT)2026-04-201 h 52 min
BONUS: Weirdumentary with Gary Rhodes2026-03-0856 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 63 days ago, a new one about every 36 days.

The show where we watch the 1970s TV show "In Search Of..." and look at possible explanations the producers didn't consider.
In Research Of's own show description from the podcast feed

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About In Research Of

In Research Of is a comedy and skeptical commentary podcast hosted by William Blake Smith (Blake) and Jeb. Each episode revisits a case from the 1970s TV series In Search Of and examines explanations the original producers did not consider. According to the feed and the show's website, the show has 125 episodes, published roughly every 36 days, with a median length of about two hours.

Apple Podcasts lists 244 ratings with a 4.6 average. The audience is estimated, not measured, at 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed or website.

At an estimated $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship fits outdoor, streaming, and science-publishing brands. Several episodes are flagged explicit, so brands should review episode content before booking.

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

Questions about In Research Of

How much does In Research Of charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Rates are estimates and depend on the episode.

What is In Research Of about?

In Research Of revisits cases from the 1970s TV series In Search Of and looks at explanations the producers did not consider. Episodes run about two hours.

How do I contact In Research Of about sponsoring an episode?

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

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