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Killer In The Code

Podcast · killerinthecode.com · EN
Hosted by Michael Connelly, Alex Baber

Killer In The Code, hosted by bestselling author Michael Connelly, follows cold case consultant Alex Baber as he investigates the Black Dahlia and Zodiac murders. The serial show has 14 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Killer In The Code

Authored true crime serial with strong ratings and press pickup for a premium audience

  • 742 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average, weighted heavily toward five stars
  • Hosted by Michael Connelly, a bestselling crime author, with coverage in the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle
  • Serial format with long-running chapters that keep listeners engaged across episodes
Best forbook and entertainment launchespremium consumer brandsstreaming and subscription services
Watch forEpisode dates in the feed are inconsistent and the chapter count differs between site and feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Documentary10%
News5%
Formats
narrative, investigative serial, interview
Tone
suspenseful, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 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 episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 40%: 742 Apple ratings falls in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted one band up for a show under two years old, with Podcast Index popularity 9 and strong press coverage.
Audience asks aboutWho was the Zodiac killerIs the Black Dahlia case solvedHow does cryptology and genealogy solve cold cases
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Chapter titles such as The Smoking Gun and El Diablo indicate homicide content; no explicit flag is set in the feed.

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: 74 / 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 marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Chapter 14: Words Matter2026-10-1244 min
Chapter 13: It Goes Where It Goes2026-09-1035 min
Chapter 12: Probable Cause2026-08-2632 min
Chapter 11: From The Grave2026-08-2642 min
Chapter 10: New Age Sherlock2026-02-1924 min
Chapter 9: Last Man Standing2026-02-1229 min

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

Killer In The Code: Solving The Black Dahlia & Zodiac Cases, a new podcast from bestselling author Michael Connelly. Self-styled cold case consultant Alex Baber believes he has a set of life skills that allow him to find the hidden beneath the hidden. These skills took him down a two-year path to solving two of the most infamous murder cases in history, The Black Dahlia and Zodiac killer cases.…
Killer In The Code's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Killer In The Code

Killer In The Code is a true crime serial hosted by Michael Connelly, the bestselling author of more than forty crime novels. The show follows cold case consultant Alex Baber as he uses cryptology, genealogy and AI to pursue the Black Dahlia and Zodiac murders, according to the feed and the show's website.

The feed lists 14 episodes, released roughly every seven days, with a median length of about 32 minutes. The website describes Baber as Director and Lead Consultant of Cold Case Consultants of America. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 742 ratings with a 4.6 average.

Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, based on ratings volume and show age. The show has no sponsors visible in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read sponsorship is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to book launches, entertainment and premium consumer brands.

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

Questions about Killer In The Code

How much does Killer In The Code charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and the placement.

What is Killer In The Code about?

Killer In The Code is a true crime serial hosted by Michael Connelly. It follows cold case consultant Alex Baber as he investigates the Black Dahlia and Zodiac murders.

How do I contact Killer In The Code about sponsoring an episode?

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