Mind Over Murder
Mind Over Murder is a true crime podcast hosted by Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, victim advocates tied to the Colonial Parkway Murders near Williamsburg, Virginia. The show covers unsolved cases, expert interviews and listener Q&A. It has 615 episodes, releasing roughly every 3 to 4 days, with a median length of about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged true crime audience following two long-running victim advocates across 615 episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 461 ratings with a 4.5 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 46 minutes on a cadence of roughly every 3.4 days, giving a steady slot rhythm.
- Hosts give the show an advocacy angle that suits brands aligned with community safety or victim support.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, listener Q&A
- Tone
- serious, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed carries a Spreaker support link to 'Become a supporter of this podcast', and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference murder, school shooting trials and serial killers, and the feed is not flagged explicit (explicit: 0), so violence is rated high.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | mindovermurderpodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1494058129 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/4847179/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BONUS: Is Patricia Cornwell's "All That Remains" Really the Colonial P | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| NEW: Ask Us Anything in Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 2) | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
| BONUS: Newport News Elementary School Shooting Trial Ends | 2026-10-08 | 50 min |
| NEW: Ask Us Anything in Colonial Parkway Murders (Part 1) | 2026-10-05 | 48 min |
| BONUS: Solving Flint River Killer's Daughter w Sheryl McCollum | 2026-10-01 | 48 min |
| NEW: Prosecutor Matt Murphy on Lindsay Clancy, Bryan Kohberger, Coloni | 2026-09-28 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Listen to Mind Over Murder, the true crime podcast from victim's advocates Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. Kristin is a researcher, writer and teacher from Virginia. Bill is an entertainment executive now living in Connecticut who is also the brother of a murder victim. His younger sister Cathy Thomas along with her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski, were the first two victims in now partially solved…
About Mind Over Murder
Mind Over Murder is a true crime podcast hosted by Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, according to the show's website and feed. Thomas is the brother of a murder victim in the Colonial Parkway Murders, and Dilley is a researcher, writer and teacher from Williamsburg, Virginia. The show covers unsolved cases, expert interviews and listener questions, and the website describes it as focused on victim advocacy.
The podcast has 615 episodes, released roughly every 3 to 4 days, with a median runtime of about 46 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 461 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly American true crime fans, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsors are visible in the feed or recent titles, and the show relies on a Spreaker supporter link. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, suited to security, legal or true crime brands. Source: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Mind Over Murder can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Mind Over Murder
How much does Mind Over Murder charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and the show's own terms.
What is Mind Over Murder about?
Mind Over Murder is a true crime podcast hosted by victim advocates Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley. It covers unsolved murder cases, expert interviews and listener questions, with a focus on the Colonial Parkway Murders.
How do I contact Mind Over Murder about sponsoring an episode?
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