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Locations Unknown

Podcast · locationsunknown.org · EN
Hosted by Mike, Joe

Locations Unknown, hosted by Mike and Joe, investigates people who vanished in America's remote wilderness, from national parks to desert and forest lands. The show has 183 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length near 62 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Rate range is $120 to $620 per episode, with a distinctive focus on named disappearance cases.

Why brands sponsor Locations Unknown

Dedicated true crime listeners who follow wilderness disappearance cases every two weeks

  • Roughly 183 episodes since 2018 with a steady biweekly release schedule
  • 884 Apple ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5 signal an engaged, loyal audience
  • Host-read sponsorship fits a long-form format of about one hour per episode
Best foroutdoor and camping geartravel and adventure brands
Watch forContent centers on deaths and missing persons, so sponsors need a tolerant brand safety stance.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime70%
Travel20%
Science10%
Formats
narrative, case recap, listener voicemail segment
Tone
eerie, investigative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 884 Apple ratings over a seven-year-old show places it in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band, supported by 183 episodes, a 14-day cadence, Spreaker hosting, a broad popularity score of 9 and a support link.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened to the people who disappeared in specific parksWhether investigations found new evidenceWhich wilderness areas are the most dangerous
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
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 Spreaker support link and the advertise-with-us page on the show website indicate the show accepts sponsorship and listener funding, though no sponsor is named in the recent titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episodes such as 'Cold Cases' and disappearance-focused titles cover deaths and missing persons, and the feed carries an explicit flag.

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: 77 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might…
Locations Unknown's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Locations Unknown

Locations Unknown is a true crime podcast hosted by Mike and Joe, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode tells the story of a person who disappeared in an American national park, forest or wilderness area, then reviews the investigation and possible theories. The show has released 183 episodes since December 2018, with a new episode about every two weeks and a median length of roughly 62 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 884 ratings with an average of 4.4 stars. Listener size is an estimate: around 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show history. The show's website has an advertise-with-us page, and the feed links a Spreaker support page. No specific sponsor is named in the recent feed.

A host-read mid-roll placement at an estimated $120 to $620 per episode suits outdoor, camping and travel brands that want a long-form, engaged audience. The show is explicit and covers deaths, so brands should confirm that tone fits.

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

Questions about Locations Unknown

How much does Locations Unknown charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated rate is $120 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and agreed terms with the show.

What is Locations Unknown about?

Locations Unknown is a true crime podcast that investigates people who disappeared in American national parks, forests and remote wilderness areas. Each episode covers the case, the investigation and theories about what happened.

How do I contact Locations Unknown 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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