Murder in the Heartland
Murder in the Heartland is a true crime podcast from Warner Bros. Discovery's ID network, distributed on Acast. It tells small-town American murder cases through the perspective of the towns and residents involved. The feed holds 87 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly American true crime from a major network with a dedicated listener base
- 87 episodes released weekly, giving sponsors a steady, predictable placement schedule
- 444 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.4 stars signal an engaged, satisfied listenership
- Long-running ID network brand with roughly 40-minute episodes suited to host-read mid-roll ads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, documentary storytelling, trailer
- Tone
- suspenseful, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Murder on Beer Can Alley' and 'Killer on the Res' indicate homicide coverage, and the explicit flag is 0 with no clean label, so violence is flagged as high.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/hot-and-deadly |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625769985 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6283c2373dd3f80014d… |
Benchmark score: 89 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Killer Creature | 2026-10-15 | 40 min |
| Field of Bad Dreams | 2026-10-08 | 43 min |
| The Killing Kind | 2026-10-01 | 42 min |
| Killer on the Res | 2026-09-24 | 43 min |
| Killer in the Casino | 2026-09-17 | 42 min |
| The Gravel Pit Murders | 2026-09-10 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Murder in the Heartland is your podcast for small-town American crime. Each episode is told through the collective point-of-view of a Middle American town and its residents, and every story documents a town and people in the heart of the country, and the provocative crime that tore through it. The townspeople are not only the storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the crimes that have…
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About Murder in the Heartland
Murder in the Heartland is a true crime podcast produced for ID, the Warner Bros. Discovery crime network, and distributed on Acast. According to the show's feed, each episode tells a small-town American murder case through the collective voice of the community where it happened. The feed lists 87 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 42 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 444 ratings with a 4.4 average, and the publisher is listed as ID. The show's audience is not published; the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on the rating count and feed signals, and the audience skews toward US true crime listeners.
No sponsors were visible in the feed. On the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, which suits brands seeking a steady weekly crime audience, such as streaming services and home security companies.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Murder in the Heartland can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Murder in the Heartland
How much does Murder in the Heartland charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode at the Starbooked rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Murder in the Heartland about?
Murder in the Heartland is a true crime podcast from ID that covers small-town American murders. Each episode is told through the perspective of the town and its residents, with a weekly release schedule.
How do I contact Murder in the Heartland 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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