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Murder In The Black

Hosted by Steph, M.D.

Murder in the Black is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by sisters Steph and M.D., covering lesser-known cases involving Black victims. M.D. adds legal context while Steph covers victims and perpetrators. The show has 217 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median length of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Murder In The Black

Weekly true crime with legal context reaching an engaged Black-community audience

  • Weekly episodes, 217 published, with a 497-rating Apple Podcasts average of 4.5.
  • Hosts combine victim-focused storytelling with legal analysis from M.D.
  • Median episode runs about 43 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Best forlegal and financial servicespodcast-adjacent books and mediacommunity-focused consumer brands
Watch forViolent subject matter and explicit flag limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime90%
Law and Government10%
Formats
narrative, co-hosted discussion, bonus legal breakdown
Tone
serious, empathetic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
32 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
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%: 497 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 with a 4.5 average) and a 217-episode weekly show, with Podcast Index popularity 4 and a broad niche.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in unsolved cases involving Black victims?What is the legal status of the cases covered?Were verdicts or trials fair?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit and titles cover murders and deaths, including 'Predators Don’t Live in Folders | Jesse Matthew Jr.'.

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: 90 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. ​They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves…
Murder In The Black's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Murder In The Black

Murder in the Black is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by sisters Steph and M.D., according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show focuses on lesser-known crime cases within the Black community. M.D. provides legal context drawn from her legal expertise, while Steph covers the details of victims and occasionally perpetrators. The feed lists 217 episodes with a seven-day cadence and a median length of about 43 minutes.

The show has a 4.5 average on Apple Podcasts from 497 ratings. Its audience is not published; based on these signals, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and the audience skews toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors.

At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits legal, financial and community-focused brands comfortable with violent subject matter.

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

Questions about Murder In The Black

How much does Murder in the Black charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated at $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.

What is Murder in the Black about?

Murder in the Black is a weekly true crime show by sisters Steph and M.D. It covers lesser-known cases within the Black community, with legal context from M.D. and victim-focused storytelling from Steph.

How do I contact Murder in the Black 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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