Murder on Songbird Road
Murder on Songbird Road, an iHeartPodcasts true-crime series hosted by Lauren Bright Pacheco with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, re-examines a stabbing death in Southern Illinois and whether the convicted party was wrongfully convicted. The show has 13 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 42 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 8,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $150 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Serialized true-crime investigation with a defense attorney, a sizeable Apple rating base
- 744 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.1 average indicate an engaged, established listener base.
- Weekly episodes of about 42 minutes allow repeated host-read placements across a 13-episode run.
- Network publishing by iHeartPodcasts provides professional production and ad infrastructure.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, investigative series, interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 36 to 46 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts, the network named in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Covers a stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl and a criminal conviction, so violence content is central; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/251918548 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1787370418 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 17 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Murder in Oregon: 2026 UPDATE- The Fight for Justice, Revisited | 2026-08-04 | 14 min |
| 11. Closing Arguments | 2025-03-06 | 43 min |
| 10. Suspect | 2025-02-27 | 42 min |
| 9. Judgement | 2025-02-20 | 46 min |
| 8. The Evidence | 2025-02-13 | 45 min |
| 7. Close Calls | 2025-02-06 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 76 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and…
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About Murder on Songbird Road
Murder on Songbird Road is a true-crime podcast from iHeartPodcasts that revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the conviction of her father's fiancée. Lauren Bright Pacheco hosts the series with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, who investigate whether the case was solved, according to the show's website and the RSS feed. The show is serialized, with 13 episodes released roughly weekly and a median episode length of about 42 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 744 ratings with a 4.1 average, which places the show in an estimated band of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely adults interested in true crime and legal analysis; these audience figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors were visible in the feed, and the show is published by iHeartPodcasts.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $150 to $620 per episode based on that download range. Brands in legal services, consumer protection, and audiobook or streaming promotion are the most natural fits for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Murder on Songbird Road can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Murder on Songbird Road
How much does Murder on Songbird Road charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $150 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms and the placement you request.
What is Murder on Songbird Road about?
The show revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the conviction of her father's fiancée. Hosts Lauren Bright Pacheco and Bob Motta investigate whether the case was truly solved.
How do I contact Murder on Songbird Road 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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