Kill List is a true crime podcast from Wondery and Novel, distributed by Audible, hosted by tech journalist Carl Miller. It follows his investigation into a secret murder-for-hire kill list found on the dark net. The show has 23 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $360 to $1,250 per episode.
A high-production true crime series from Wondery with over a thousand Apple ratings
- Weekly episodes of about 40 minutes give repeated ad slots over a 23-episode run
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,076 ratings with a 4.5 average, indicating an engaged audience
- Publisher-backed production from Wondery and Novel suits brands wanting premium placement
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serialized investigation, interview
- Tone
- suspenseful, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- AudibleWonderyNovel
- Categories promoted
- audiobooks, podcast subscriptions
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes Audible subscriptions and ad-free listening, which is a publisher cross-promotion rather than a third-party sponsor.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'My Mom's Murder' and the murder-for-hire premise indicate high violence themes, though the feed is not 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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wondery.com/shows/kill-list/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1769072368 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/kill-list |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder | 2026-10-12 | 5 min |
| Listen Now: Bram Stoker’s Dracula | 2026-10-01 | 55 min |
| What to Listen to Next - REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke La | 2025-01-14 | 7 min |
| Rockwood | 18 | 2025-01-14 | 39 min |
| Pontevedra | 17 | 2025-01-07 | 49 min |
| Big Lake | 16 | 2024-12-31 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Every day, hundreds of people go about their lives with no idea that someone has paid to have them killed. In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret “kill list” targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder-for-hire website. When the police are slow to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and…
About Kill List
Kill List is a true crime podcast produced by Wondery and Novel and distributed by Audible. According to the show's RSS feed and website, it follows tech journalist Carl Miller as he investigates a secret kill list discovered on a murder-for-hire website on the dark net. The series runs 23 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median episode length of about 40 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 1,076 ratings and a 4.5 average. Audience figures are estimates only: based on these ratings and the show's publisher and cadence, we estimate 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. The audience appears weighted toward adults in the United States, with an estimated age spread across 25 and older. No third-party sponsors appear in the feed; promotion is for Audible and Novel.
Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll would fall in a rate range of about $360 to $1,250 per episode. The show suits audiobook, streaming and subscription brands seeking a premium true crime environment.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Kill List can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Kill List
How much does Kill List charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Exact pricing is set by the show and its publisher.
What is Kill List about?
Kill List is a true crime podcast in which tech journalist Carl Miller investigates a secret kill list found on a dark net murder-for-hire site. It is produced by Wondery and Novel.
How do I contact Kill List about sponsoring an episode?
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