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Old Time Radiocast, published by Cryptic County, remasters horror, suspense and mystery episodes from the golden age of American radio, such as Suspense, The Whistler and Inner Sanctum. It has 89 episodes with a roughly 24-day cadence and typical runs of 50 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $40 to $90 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Old Time Radiocast

Classic radio horror audiences, with strong ratings and a loyal, sponsor-free listener base

  • Apple Podcasts shows 187 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, a strong sign of engaged listeners.
  • Weekly-updated double-feature episodes of Suspense, The Whistler and similar shows run about an hour.
  • No sponsors appear in the feed, so a host-read spot would stand out.
Best forHorror and mystery entertainment brandsAudio and streaming launchesBrands seeking an older, nostalgic audience
Watch forArchival episodes carry no host commentary, so ads must fit a vintage radio style.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Arts & Entertainment70%
History30%
Formats
archival audio drama, double feature rebroadcast
Tone
suspenseful, nostalgic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 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 episode1k–3k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 187 Apple ratings suggest 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, shifted down because the show is a niche archival feed with no sponsors and a 24-day cadence; ratings are strong but the volume band reflects the archival niche.
Audience asks aboutWhich classic radio series are featuredWhich episodes are the scariestWhere to find original radio shows
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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 contact page lists a business and advertising email for Cryptic County.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Murder Wears a Strange Mask' and 'Dead for a Dollar' indicate crime and horror themes, and the description says the show can be enjoyed with the whole family.

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: 57 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence48 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks5 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks2 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 25 days ago, a new one about every 24 days.

Here on the Old Time Radiocast, we take the most horrifying tales from the golden age of radio, clean them up, and remaster them for your listening pleasure, preserving the very best era in audio entertainment with stories of suspense, mystery and horror. Here you'll find the most terrifying episodes of your favorite old time radio shows like Suspense, Dark Fantasy, The Whistler, and many more.…
Old Time Radiocast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Old Time Radiocast

Old Time Radiocast is a horror, suspense and mystery podcast published by Cryptic County. Each episode remasters classic American radio dramas from the golden age, including Suspense, The Whistler and Inner Sanctum, and presents them as a double feature. The feed lists 89 episodes, with a release cadence of roughly every 24 days and typical runs of 50 to 60 minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 187 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. The website's contact page lists a business and advertising email for Cryptic County, which also publishes other shows. Listener figures are estimates: about 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, mostly from older adults in the United States who enjoy vintage audio drama.

The feed shows no sponsors. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $90 per episode. This suits entertainment, audio and streaming brands looking for an engaged, nostalgic listener base.

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

Questions about Old Time Radiocast

How much does Old Time Radiocast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $90 per episode. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.

What is Old Time Radiocast about?

The show remasters horror, suspense and mystery dramas from the golden age of American radio, such as Suspense and The Whistler, presented as weekly double features.

How do I contact Old Time Radiocast 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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