Malice: A True Crime Podcast is hosted by Ariel Cooksey, who examines the psychology, sociology, family dysfunction and neurobiology behind violent offenders. The show has 120 episodes, released about every 15 days, with a median length of roughly 21 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged true crime listeners who follow long-running, in-depth violent crime analysis
- 120 episodes since 2019 build a loyal back catalog that keeps earning downloads.
- 161 Apple ratings average 4.4 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
- Psychology and sociology framing suits brands that value thoughtful, serious context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, multi-part narrative
- Tone
- analytical, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A Spreaker supporter link is the only funding mechanism in the feed; no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag (explicit=1) and violent-crime subject matter in titles such as 'Body Parts' and 'Lost Boys'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.podpage.com/malice |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1471251398 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/4344564/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Charlatan | 2026-10-04 | 22 min |
| Malice: An Anthology of True Crime... We're Baaaackkkkk... | 2025-12-18 | 3 min |
| New Year, New Binge: The Best of 2024 | 2024-12-31 | 1 h 34 min |
| Patreon Archive: Bad Psychology: Stanford Prison Experiment | 2024-05-19 | 41 min |
| Patreon Archive: Sleepover with Petals of Support | 2024-05-05 | 1 h 13 min |
| Patreon Archive: Profiling the Cleveland Torso Killer | 2024-04-29 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 15 days.
Join host Ariel Cooksey as she delves into the psychology, sociology, environments, family dysfunction, neurobiology, and extenuating circumstances that create violent offenders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast--4344564/support .
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About Malice: A True Crime Podcast
Malice: A True Crime Podcast is an independent show hosted by Ariel Cooksey. Each episode explores the psychology, sociology, environments, family dysfunction and neurobiology that shape violent offenders, with narrative case studies, solo monologues and occasional interviews with true crime authors such as Doug Kari and Stephen Michaud, according to the show feed and episode titles.
The show has 120 episodes in its feed, released about every two weeks, with a median episode length of around 21 minutes. The feed is marked explicit. Apple Podcasts shows 161 ratings with a 4.4 average. Based on those signals, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The audience is estimated to be mostly adults in the United States who follow true crime, not measured data.
No sponsors appear in the feed; listeners are invited to support the show through a Spreaker link. At an estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits brands in security, books and streaming, though its violent subject matter calls for careful brand-safety screening.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Malice: A True Crime Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Malice: A True Crime Podcast
How much does Malice: A True Crime Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price card.
What is Malice: A True Crime Podcast about?
The show examines the psychology, sociology, family background and neurobiology behind violent offenders, using case studies, monologues and occasional author interviews.
How do I contact Malice: A True Crime Podcast 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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