Midwest Murder, hosted by Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network, covers real Midwestern true crime cases often forgotten by local and national news. The show has 155 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length near 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $120 to $630 per episode.
Long-running Midwestern true crime show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 155 episodes since October 2020 with a consistent biweekly release schedule
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 946 ratings, with 837 five-star reviews
- Median episode length near 65 minutes gives room for host-read mid-roll placements
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, case retelling
- Tone
- serious, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 55 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Good Talk NetworkBleav
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists the Good Talk Network as publisher and the website is hosted on bleav.com.
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Recent titles such as 'Trial by Fire E154' and 'Something Was Very Wrong E147' point to homicide case coverage; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/midwest-murder/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1537395533 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/7LHJQfXP |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| the Should've Used Autocorrect Killer E155 | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 23 min |
| Trial by Fire E154 | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 2 min |
| the Home Depot Creepo E153 | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 5 min |
| the Only Witness E152 | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 5 min |
| Find the Helpers E151 | 2026-08-10 | 1 h 19 min |
| Half a Mile From Home E150 | 2026-07-27 | 1 h 2 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘that kind of thing doesn’t happen in our town’, but here on Midwest Murder, we will shatter that false reality. In fact, it happens more often than we know, and sometimes the details of the most horrific crimes that happen in our neighborhoods are lost in the back pages of newspapers, forgotten on our news channels, and eventually erased over time.
About Midwest Murder
Midwest Murder is a true crime podcast hosted by Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network. Per the show description and feed, it revisits Midwestern murders that local papers and news channels have moved past, presenting them as a reminder that such crimes happen closer to home than many listeners assume.
The show has published 155 episodes since October 2020, releasing a new one about every two weeks with a median runtime near 65 minutes, according to its RSS feed. Apple Podcasts lists 946 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, 837 of them five-star, as seen on the Apple Podcasts listing. The audience is estimated rather than measured: likely adults interested in true crime, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsors were visible in the feed during the recent window. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $120 to $630 per episode, a fit for security, home, and regional brands seeking a dedicated true crime listenership.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Midwest Murder can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Midwest Murder
How much does Midwest Murder charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $120 to $630 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's own terms.
What is Midwest Murder about?
Midwest Murder is a true crime podcast that covers Midwestern murder cases often forgotten by local news. It is hosted by Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo with the Good Talk Network, and releases episodes about every two weeks.
How do I contact Midwest Murder about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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