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Occult Confessions

Hosted by Robert C. Thompson

Occult Confessions, hosted by Robert C. Thompson, explores cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural through research and old-fashioned radio drama. It has 251 episodes released about every 14 days, typically 52 to 66 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Occult Confessions

Engaged occult listeners in a 251-episode archive with strong Apple ratings

  • 390 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.4 average since 2018 signal a loyal, engaged audience.
  • Long-running biweekly episodes of about 50 to 60 minutes give sponsor messages room to land.
  • Radio-drama and research format suits host-read mid-roll sponsorship.
Best forbooks and media productssubscription or streaming services for niche audiences
Watch forExplicit flag and dark subject matter limit family-oriented and mainstream brand fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality45%
History25%
Video Gaming5%
Pop Culture15%
Books & Literature10%
Formats
narrative, radio drama, research-led monologue, interview
Tone
curious, theatrical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 390 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band) for a show older than five years, with a biweekly cadence, long episodes and no named sponsors, Podcast Index popularity 9 and a self-hosted platform.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the history behind this cult or occult group?How does this topic connect to Jung, Blavatsky or esoteric traditions?Is this conspiracy theory backed by evidence?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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; the feed lists no funding links and no affiliate codes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag (1) and titles reference murder and sex, such as 'Murder for Resurrection' and 'Sex, Snakes, and Japanese Demons'.

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: 74 / 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 marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
31.2: Jung the Alchemist2026-10-1653 min
31.1. Carl Gustav Jung2026-10-021 h 2 min
30.12: The Mario Mythos2026-09-181 h 5 min
30.11: Nintendo Goddess2026-09-041 h 23 min
30.10: Rob's Video Game Mythology Research2026-08-211 h 3 min
30.9: The Goddess Hour vs. Church Secrets2026-08-0733 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Discover the secret history of cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural with occultism scholar Rob C. Thompson. His crew of Alchemical Actors explore life’s mysteries with a blend of research, ritual, and old-fashioned radio drama.
Occult Confessions's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Occult Confessions

Occult Confessions is an independent history and spirituality podcast hosted by Robert C. Thompson, an occultism scholar. The show covers cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural, blending research, ritual and old-fashioned radio drama. Per the feed and the show's website, it has released 251 episodes since February 2018 on a biweekly cadence, with episodes usually running 50 to 60 minutes.

The show holds a 4.4 average from 390 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener numbers are not published; estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), based on the ratings count and show age. The feed shows no named sponsors.

At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits books, media and subscription brands targeting niche audiences interested in esoteric history.

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

Questions about Occult Confessions

How much does Occult Confessions charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, host-read mid-roll ads are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement booked.

What is Occult Confessions about?

Occult Confessions covers cults, witches, magicians, conspiracies and the supernatural. Hosted by Robert C. Thompson, it blends historical research with radio-drama storytelling in episodes of roughly 50 to 60 minutes.

How do I contact Occult Confessions 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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