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Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald

Hosted by Heather McDonald

Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald is a true crime and history show that covers the lighter, juicier side of notorious cases, featuring guests from legal, journalism, comedy and celebrity circles. The show has 58 episodes released weekly, typically 65 to 80 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a host-read rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald

Engaged true crime listeners hearing a celebrity-focused, high-rated weekly show

  • 1,630 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average across the show's run.
  • Weekly episodes of roughly 70 minutes give a host-read spot room to land.
  • Studio71 handles partnerships, with an active advertising contact in the feed.
Best forstreaming and entertainment launchesconsumer brands targeting 25 to 44 year olds
Watch forThe feed is explicit and covers violent crime, so brands with strict suitability rules should review episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Celebrity News10%
History5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, narrative
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
65 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
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 ratings_count of 1,630 maps to 20,000 to 80,000 downloads, the show is under two years old so the band is shifted up, and the Studio71 network, Megaphone hosting and Podcast Index popularity of 9 support the upper half of the range.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the true story behind a specific celebrity or high-profile crime case?How do the Lindsay Clancy and Scott Peterson cases develop in court?What do guest experts make of courtroom lies and conspiracy theories?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Studio71
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description directs advertising inquiries to PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com and the show links to a Patreon page, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugsmedium
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episode titles reference murder, cocaine rings and a 'House of Horrors' surrogacy case, and the feed is flagged explicit.

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: 100 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Love true crime but yearn for something a bit less dark? You're in luck. Heather McDonald brings you the lighter side of true crime in the Juicy Crimes podcast! Along with special guests from the legal, journalism, comedy, and celebrity worlds, she explores the greed, the grift, and the gruesome in the juiciest crimes of all time! For advertising opportunities please email…
Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald

Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald is a true crime and history podcast hosted by Heather McDonald and produced under Studio71, according to the show's feed and website. Each episode mixes case breakdowns with guests from legal, journalism, comedy and celebrity backgrounds, focusing on the greed, grift and gruesome details of notorious cases.

The show has released 58 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 73 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,630 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listeners are likely to be adults in the 25 to 44 range, based on estimates rather than published data, and the audience is probably concentrated in the United States.

The feed directs sponsorship inquiries to Studio71 and links to a Patreon page. Based on the show's audience size, an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits entertainment, streaming and consumer brands that accept true crime content.

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

Questions about Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald

How much does Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and any negotiation with the show's partnerships team.

What is Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald about?

The show covers true crime and history with a lighter, entertainment-focused tone, featuring guests from legal, journalism, comedy and celebrity fields. Episodes explore notorious cases, courtroom developments and celebrity legal stories.

How do I contact Juicy Crimes with Heather McDonald about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The feed also lists PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com for advertising opportunities.

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