Notorious Bakersfield, hosted by Robert Petersen, revisits notorious crimes, events and characters that shaped Bakersfield, California. The show has 213 episodes, released about every two weeks, with a median length near 21 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode, and one distinctive detail is its serialized numbered episode titles.
Local true crime audience in Bakersfield with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 255 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average signal an engaged, loyal listener base.
- 213 episodes since 2021 give a long archive that keeps attracting local searches.
- Episodes run about 21 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll ad.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- dramatic, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 18 to 31 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists a Buy Me a Coffee support link (buymeacoffee.com/notorious) and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'The Samurai Sword Murder | E208', 'Child Predator On The Loose |E192' and 'The Nude Beach | E202' indicate violent crime and adult subject matter.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.notoriousbakersfield.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1568439425 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1784628.rss |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Samurai Sword Murder | E208 | 2026-10-13 | 18 min |
| Halloween Promo | 2026-10-01 | 1 min |
| Give Them Their Names Back | E207 | 2026-09-29 | 15 min |
| Caught In The Middle | E206 | 2026-09-15 | 28 min |
| Brad St. Clair: The Lingering Mystery | E205 | 2026-09-01 | 31 min |
| Aunt Babe | 2026-06-04 | 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Notorious Bakersfield is a podcast that steps back in time to look at some of Bakersfield's most notorious crimes, events, and characters that have impacted this Central California Valley community.
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About Notorious Bakersfield
Notorious Bakersfield is a true crime and local history podcast by Robert Petersen, which the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing both attribute to him. Each episode steps back in time to examine notorious crimes, events and characters that shaped Bakersfield, California, with recurring numbered titles such as 'The Notorious Onion Field | E200'. The feed lists 213 episodes with a release cadence of roughly every 14 days and a median length of about 21 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 255 ratings with a 4.9 average, which places the show in a mid-sized band for independent true crime. Audience figures are estimates only: the show probably reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, with most listeners likely in the United States and concentrated in Central California. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show's Buy Me a Coffee link is its only visible funding route. Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Brands seeking a local true crime audience in Central California, or regional services, are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Notorious Bakersfield can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Notorious Bakersfield
How much does Notorious Bakersfield charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing comes from the show, so confirm rates directly before booking.
What is Notorious Bakersfield about?
Notorious Bakersfield is a true crime and local history podcast that examines notorious crimes, events and characters from Bakersfield, California, in episodes of about 21 minutes released roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact Notorious Bakersfield about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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