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Odd Trails

Podcast · www.oddtrails.com · EN
Hosted by Andy Lanier, Brandon Lanier

Odd Trails, hosted by Andy and Brandon Lanier, is a weekly anthology of listener-submitted ghost stories, cryptids, UFO sightings and paranormal encounters. The show has 255 episodes, releases about every 7 days, and runs roughly 45 to 55 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Odd Trails

Weekly paranormal anthology with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • 1,579 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.7 stars signal an engaged audience.
  • 255 episodes at a steady weekly cadence give sponsors consistent placements.
  • Listener-submitted stories create a community that tends to act on recommendations.
Best forBrand awareness for consumer productsOutdoor and camping gear campaignsStreaming and entertainment launches
Watch forThe explicit flag and horror content suit some brands but not family-oriented or health-sensitive ones.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal70%
True Crime15%
Science Fiction10%
Humor5%
Formats
anthology, listener-submitted stories, co-hosted banter
Tone
eerie, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,579 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average, a show under five years old (shifted one band up), 255 weekly episodes and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutIs this story real or verified?How can I submit my own paranormal experience?What do the hosts think happened in a given case?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada7%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
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 description only invites listener submissions to stories@oddtrails.com.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles reference deaths and haunted settings such as 'Chased by the Church Grim' and 'The Despair Monster'.

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: 100 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Odd Trails is a weekly anthology of real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters. Narrated by Andy and Brandon Lanier, each episode features firsthand accounts of hauntings, shadow people, cryptids, aliens, UFO sightings, and unexplained supernatural mysteries. Submit your experience to stories@oddtrails.com.
Odd Trails's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Odd Trails

Odd Trails is a weekly anthology podcast hosted by Andy and Brandon Lanier that narrates real ghost stories and paranormal encounters submitted by listeners. Episodes cover hauntings, shadow people, cryptids, UFO sightings and other unexplained events, and the feed lists 255 episodes released about every seven days, usually 40 to 55 minutes long. The show is categorized under True Crime and Society and Culture, and its website is oddtrails.com.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,579 ratings with a 4.7 average, which the Apple listing points to as an engaged listener base. Audience figures are estimates: we estimate 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly US listeners aged 25 to 34. No sponsors appear in the feed or episode titles.

Brands in outdoor, entertainment or consumer categories that want to reach an engaged horror and paranormal audience should consider sponsoring. Estimated host-read rates run about $360 to $2,000 per episode, depending on the audience estimate.

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

Questions about Odd Trails

How much does Odd Trails charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is Odd Trails about?

Odd Trails is a weekly anthology podcast hosted by Andy and Brandon Lanier. It features listener-submitted ghost stories, cryptids, UFO sightings and other paranormal encounters.

How do I contact Odd Trails about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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