Starbooked

Island Crime

Podcast · islandcrime.ca · CA · EN
Hosted by Laura Palmer

Island Crime is hosted by Laura Palmer and examines unsolved murders and missing person cases on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The serial show has 111 episodes, released roughly weekly, with typical episodes running about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad. One distinctive detail is its season-by-season case structure.

Why brands sponsor Island Crime

Engaged true crime listeners following unsolved Vancouver Island cases with a 4.3 Apple rating

  • Apple Podcasts shows 496 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, with 360 five-star reviews
  • Weekly serial episodes of about 38 minutes build sustained listening across nine seasons
  • Canadian audience focus suits brands targeting British Columbia and Canadian regional markets
Best forregional Canadian service businesseshome security and personal safety productsawareness or local community campaigns
Watch forViolent subject matter means brands need careful contextual fit, and the audience estimate is modelled, not measured.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
News and Politics10%
Society and Culture5%
Formats
serial narrative, solo monologue, case update episodes
Tone
serious, investigative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 45 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 496 maps to the 50 to 200 band, shifted for a show about six years old, combined with a 2020 start, weekly cadence, Acast hosting and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWho was the victim and what happened to themIs the case still unsolved or has there been an arrestWhat new evidence has been uncovered in the latest season
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇨🇦 Canada60%
🇺🇸 United States30%
Other10%
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. The website links to a shop and a contact form, and the show asks listeners to support families through Facebook groups.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles such as 'The Murder House' and 'Bad Grandpa' and the description of a double stabbing and a Halloween night massacre indicate high violence, with the explicit flag set to 0.

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: 17 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
S2 E9 An Empty Cage2026-10-0239 min
Update Summer of 20262026-09-0418 min
S9 E9 The Investigation Continues2026-08-071 h 0 min
S9 E8 Open & Shut2026-07-1035 min
S9 E7 The Murder House2026-07-0336 min
S9 E6 The Paper Trail2026-06-2641 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 17 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each season of Island Crime delves into an unsolved murder or missing person case on Vancouver Island. Host/Producer Laura Palmer updates the cases when she finds new evidence or fresh perspectives. Original journalism, leaving no stone unturned. Season 9: 'The Dead File' The unsolved double stabbing of a husband & wife in their own home. Season 8: 'My Best Friend Bree' -the unsolved murder of…
Island Crime's own show description from the podcast feed

Do you make Island Crime? Claim or remove this page.

About Island Crime

Island Crime is a true crime podcast hosted by Laura Palmer, who investigates unsolved murders and missing person cases on Vancouver Island. According to the show's website, each season covers one case, and Palmer updates episodes when new evidence or perspectives emerge. The feed lists 111 episodes released roughly every seven days, with typical episodes running about 38 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 496 ratings with a 4.3 average, and the show is hosted on Acast. Listener figures are estimates only: the show's audience is likely concentrated in Canada, with a mix of adult age groups, and download volume is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. The feed names no sponsors in recent episodes.

Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits regional Canadian brands and safety-related products that can accept a serious, violent subject matter.

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

Questions about Island Crime

How much does Island Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Island Crime's estimated rate is about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and package.

What is Island Crime about?

Island Crime is a true crime podcast by Laura Palmer covering unsolved murders and missing persons cases on Vancouver Island. Each season follows a single case, with updates as new evidence appears.

How do I contact Island Crime about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so you can start a sponsorship conversation from there.

Similar creators

Podcast and other creators in true crime, ranked by score.

CreatorNichesEst. downloadsMedian viewsRateScore
true crimeunsolved cases5k–$40–20056
true crimeunsolved cases100k–$900–3750100
true crimeinvestigative journalism50k–$360–2000100
Dark Downeastpodcast · US
true crimenew england48k–$450–1750100
true crimecourt cases15k–$90–620100
true crimeunsolved cases50k–$360–2000100