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One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries

Hosted by Laurah Norton

One Strange Thing, hosted by Laurah Norton, searches national news archives for true paranormal stories, cryptids, UFO sightings and unsolved events rooted in real history. The show has 186 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 739 ratings stands out.

Why brands sponsor One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries

Weekly paranormal storytelling with 4.6 Apple rating and a family-friendly tone

  • 186 episodes released weekly, with a steady and long-running back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 739 ratings, indicating an engaged listener base
  • Clean, family-friendly content with narrative pacing suited to host-read mid-roll ads
Best forentertainment and streaming servicessnacks and beverages for evening listeningbooks and collectibles for history fans
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published data; confirm with the host before committing budget.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal55%
True Crime15%
History20%
Folklore and Urban Legends10%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, archival research storytelling
Tone
atmospheric, witty
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 27 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings of 739 fall in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted for a show older than five years, with a weekly cadence, mid-length episodes, and a popularity bucket of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich cryptids and monsters have real newspaper records behind themWhether the described UFO and ghost sightings are documented in archivesWhat the history behind a haunted house or curse actually was
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
The description calls the content clean and family-friendly; episodes such as 'The Goat Man' and 'The Bloody Bones' cover violent folklore, but without graphic framing.

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: 95 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
The Philip Experiment2026-10-1320 min
The Jack o’ Lantern2026-10-0617 min
The Colonel2026-09-2920 min
The Squonk2026-09-2220 min
The Bloody Bones2026-09-1520 min
The Species2026-09-0820 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

One Strange Thing searches the nation's news archives for true paranormal stories and supernatural mysteries rooted in real history. Each episode explores true ghost stories, UFO sightings, aliens, Bigfoot sightings, cryptids, monsters, witchcraft, folklore, urban legends, haunted houses, curses, and bizarre unsolved unexplained events that made headlines — spooky, creepy, and always surprising.…
One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries's own show description from the podcast feed

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About One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries

One Strange Thing is a weekly paranormal podcast hosted by Laurah Norton that searches the nation's news archives for true supernatural mysteries rooted in real history. According to the show's RSS feed and website, episodes cover ghost stories, UFO sightings, cryptids, witchcraft, folklore and unsolved events that made headlines, delivered through atmospheric narrative storytelling with wit and healthy skepticism. The feed lists 186 episodes, with a median length of about 23 minutes.

The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 739 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates only: based on ratings volume, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience mostly in the United States across a broad adult age range. No sponsors were found in the feed.

At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll costs roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits entertainment, snack and collectibles brands looking for a clean, family-friendly audience of paranormal and history fans.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about One Strange Thing: True Paranormal Mysteries

How much does One Strange Thing charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on what the host agrees to, so confirm the rate directly with the show.

What is One Strange Thing about?

One Strange Thing is a weekly podcast hosted by Laurah Norton that explores true paranormal stories, UFO sightings, cryptids and unsolved mysteries drawn from national news archives. Episodes run about 23 minutes.

How do I contact One Strange Thing about sponsoring an episode?

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