Last Seen Alive, hosted by crime analyst Leah Owens with co-host Scott Owens, covers little-known unsolved homicides and missing persons cases. The show has 245 episodes published weekly, with a median length of about 37 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly unsolved true crime hosted by a professional crime analyst, with a loyal listener base
- 245 episodes with a steady weekly cadence since December 2019
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 964 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Listeners are invited to report tips, which suits engaged, action-oriented audiences
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, case briefing
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- merchandise, donations
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists a merch shop and a one-time donation option, with a separate advertiser contact page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover homicides and suspicious deaths, such as 'Unsolved Homicide: Debra Terrell-Mackey', so violence is flagged as high.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lastseenalivepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1491102803 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/IbJuQLuc |
Benchmark score: 99 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Unsolved Suspicious Death: Jessica Easterly | 2026-10-12 | 47 min |
| Unsolved Homicide: Lee Vanluvender | 2026-10-05 | 32 min |
| Unsolved Disappearance: Hattie Brown | 2026-09-28 | 24 min |
| Introducing Our New Podcast: Paradventurous | 2026-09-26 | 2 min |
| Unsolved Disappearance: Paul Sanders-Brewer | 2026-09-21 | 32 min |
| Unsolved Homicide: Emily Courchesne | 2026-09-14 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Last Seen Alive is a podcast focused on little-known, unsolved homicide and missing persons cases, all potentially just one tip away from an investigative breakthrough. We're on a mission to give these cases the public attention and thoughtful storytelling they deserve, so join us as we explore the compelling unsolved cases you've never heard of every week. Researched, written and hosted by Crime…
About Last Seen Alive
Last Seen Alive is an unsolved true crime podcast that covers little-known homicide and missing persons cases. Hosts Leah Owens, a crime analyst, and Scott Owens, her husband, present one case per episode and explain how listeners can report tips, according to the show's website. The show has released 245 episodes on a weekly schedule, with a median episode length of about 37 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a rating of 4.4 from 964 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on those ratings and the show's age and cadence. Estimates are not confirmed by the publisher. The feed and website show no sponsors, and the site lists merchandise and a donation option.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Merchandise, donation-funded and true crime-adjacent brands are the most likely fit. Sponsors should review the violent content before booking.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Last Seen Alive can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Last Seen Alive
How much does Last Seen Alive charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625. The show has no published rate, so the final price depends on negotiation and the actual audience.
What is Last Seen Alive about?
Last Seen Alive is an unsolved true crime podcast about little-known homicide and missing persons cases. Each weekly episode focuses on one case and explains how listeners can report information that might help solve it.
How do I contact Last Seen Alive 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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