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Lie, Cheat, & Steal

Hosted by Kath Barbadoro, Pat Sirois

Lie, Cheat, & Steal is a comedy podcast by Kath Barbadoro and Pat Sirois about liars, frauds, thieves and bullshitters. The show has 258 episodes released about every nine days, typically 60 to 75 minutes long. Estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a rate of $150 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Lie, Cheat, & Steal

Engaged comedy-crime listeners across 258 episodes of fraud storytelling

  • The show has run since 2017 with 258 episodes, releasing about every nine days.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 425 ratings averaging 4.2 stars, a sign of a loyal listener base.
  • Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Best forsecurity and identity protection productsconsumer finance brandscomedy and entertainment launches
Watch forThe explicit flag and profanity-heavy tone suit adult-oriented brands better than family audiences.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Comedy60%
Crime30%
Technology10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, bonus episodes
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode8k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 425 Apple ratings for a show of 258 episodes since 2017 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), with a long-running independent show on Anchor/Spotify and no visible sponsors.
Audience asks abouthow a specific scam or fraud workedwho the famous fraudsters arehow to avoid being scammed
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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
Yes

The description links to a Patreon page for a bonus feed, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles such as 'Gas Crimes' and 'Testosterone Replacement Therapy' cover crime and adult health topics.

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: 29 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence4 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks17 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
The Man City Scandal2026-10-011 h 6 min
White Boy Rick2026-09-171 h 20 min
PATREON UNLOCKED: Daejon Love2026-09-121 h 9 min
Tim Pughsley and Red442026-09-031 h 4 min
Scams of the Monarchy2026-08-2056 min
Mike Smith, the (alleged) Music Streaming Fraud2026-08-061 h 10 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.

A podcast about liars, frauds, thieves, and bullshitters. Subscribe to our bonus feed for two more episodes a month! patreon.com/liecheatandsteal
Lie, Cheat, & Steal's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Lie, Cheat, & Steal

Lie, Cheat, & Steal is a comedy podcast hosted by Kath Barbadoro and Pat Sirois, according to the show's Spotify for Podcasters page and its feed. Each episode covers liars, frauds, thieves and bullshitters, with a mix of full episodes and bonus content offered through a Patreon feed. The show has released 258 episodes since March 2017, roughly every nine days, with a median running time of about 62 minutes.

The show holds a 4.2 average rating from 425 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimate of 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is inferred from the rating count and show age, not measured. The audience appears to skew toward adults who enjoy true crime with a comic angle, though this is an estimate. No sponsors were visible in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $150 to $620 per episode, based on the estimated download range and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. The show suits security, finance and entertainment brands willing to sit alongside explicit language.

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

Questions about Lie, Cheat, & Steal

How much does Lie, Cheat, & Steal charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $150 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual rates are set by the show.

What is Lie, Cheat, & Steal about?

The comedy podcast by Kath Barbadoro and Pat Sirois covers liars, frauds, thieves and bullshitters, with episodes on scams, crime stories and pop culture figures.

How do I contact Lie, Cheat, & Steal about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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