Queen of the Con
Queen of the Con, a serial true crime podcast from iHeartPodcasts and AYR Media, follows the alleged theft ring run by Michelle Mack and her crew of young women, known as the California Girls. The show has 64 episodes, a weekly cadence and typical episodes of about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $360 to $625 per episode.
Serial true crime with a dedicated audience of thousands of ratings and weekly episodes
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,727 ratings with a 4.6 average, a strong sign of an engaged listener base.
- Weekly serial episodes of about 34 minutes give a sponsor repeated placements across a season.
- Carries iHeartPodcasts distribution, a recognisable network credit for brand safety review.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serialized storytelling, interview
- Tone
- dramatic, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcastsAYR Media
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and AYR Media, which are network and publisher credits rather than advertisers.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'I Don't Sh*t Where I Eat' and 'You Look Like a Lebanese Gigolo' show strong language and mature themes, and the feed is flagged explicit.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-queen-of-the-con-871… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1583019312 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 20 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcore Con: Ep. 1 | 2026-07-06 | 37 min |
| The Handyman of West Texas: Ep. 1 | 2026-03-17 | 34 min |
| The Quarterback and The Con Artist: Ep. 1 | 2025-09-10 | 31 min |
| The California Girls: Ep. 8, Don't Steal in Seal | 2024-10-24 | 31 min |
| The California Girls: Ep. 7, We Definitely Play Mind Games | 2024-10-17 | 30 min |
| The California Girls: Ep. 6, You Look Like a Lebanese Gigolo | 2024-10-10 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 105 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
From her Southern California mansion on a hill, Michelle Mack sends out a team of 12 young women that authorities call 'The California Girls' to steal millions of dollars in merchandise from high-end stores all over the country. Her neighbors think she's in the wedding business but in reality, she's a true Queen of the Con, raking in millions of dollars by selling her stolen loot on Amazon. And…
About Queen of the Con
Queen of the Con is a serial true crime podcast from iHeartPodcasts and AYR Media that examines an alleged retail theft ring run from a Southern California home. According to the feed, the show follows Michelle Mack and a team of young women known as the California Girls, with later seasons covering other cons. The feed lists 64 episodes released on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 34 minutes. No individual host is named in the feed or website data.
Apple Podcasts lists 3,727 ratings with an average of 4.6, which suggests a sizable and engaged listener base. Based on rating volume and distribution, estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. These figures are estimates and are not published by the show. The feed shows no visible sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates would cost about $360 to $625 per episode. That purchase suits adult-oriented consumer brands, since the feed is flagged explicit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Queen of the Con can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Queen of the Con
How much does Queen of the Con charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are about $360 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Rates are an estimate and final pricing depends on the show's agreement.
What is Queen of the Con about?
Queen of the Con is a serial true crime podcast about an alleged retail theft ring run by Michelle Mack and her team of young women. The show is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and AYR Media and has 64 episodes.
How do I contact Queen of the Con about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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