Radio Detective Story Hour
Radio Detective Story Hour, hosted by Dennis Humphrey, revives classic American radio crime drama, featuring famous detectives, gumshoes and gang busters. The show has 150 episodes on a roughly three-day cadence, with typical episodes around 14 to 15 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $225 per episode.
Classic radio detective serials with a loyal, rated audience of over 400 listeners
- 150 episodes of vintage detective and crime drama released roughly every three days
- Apple Podcasts average of 4.3 stars from 403 ratings
- Clean, family-friendly content with a 14 to 15 minute runtime suited to short host-read spots
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative serial, archival radio drama
- Tone
- suspenseful, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 14 to 15 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles are crime serial episodes such as The Lamar Matter and The Eye of Buddha, with violence implied by the crime genre.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sites.rnn.libsynpro.com/830/site |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id137471654 |
| RSS feed | detective.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 361105 The_Eye_of_Buddha_-_Part_2 | 2026-10-14 | 15 min |
| 361029 The_Eye_of_Buddha_-_Part_1 | 2026-10-12 | 15 min |
| The_Alvin_Summers_Matter Part 5 | 2026-10-08 | 14 min |
| The_Alvin_Summers_Matter Part 4 | 2026-10-05 | 14 min |
| The_Alvin_Summers_Matter Part 3 | 2026-10-01 | 14 min |
| The_Alvin_Summers_Matter Part 2 | 2026-09-28 | 14 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Listen to radio's famous gumshoes and well-remembered cops. From the fog-bound shores of San Francisco to the insurance investigations of radio's famous expense account investigator; from the riotous actions of famous gang busters to the reality based exploits of Los Angles detectives.
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About Radio Detective Story Hour
Radio Detective Story Hour is an audio show that revives classic American radio crime drama, drawing on famous gumshoes, insurance investigators and gang busters from the golden age of radio. Dennis Humphrey hosts the program, and his website describes the show as crime-focused with a tongue-in-cheek voice, according to the Libsyn podcast page. The feed lists 150 episodes released on a roughly three-day cadence, with median episodes running about 14 to 15 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 403 ratings with an average of 4.3 stars, and the show has been listed there since 2006. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 45 and over who enjoy classic radio drama, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is an open option for a first host-read placement.
A host-read mid-roll at estimated rates of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads would cost roughly $90 to $225 per episode. This suits family-oriented, heritage and entertainment brands seeking an older, loyal audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Radio Detective Story Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Radio Detective Story Hour
How much does Radio Detective Story Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $225 per episode. Rates are estimates from ratings data, not published by the show.
What is Radio Detective Story Hour about?
The show presents classic American radio crime dramas featuring famous detectives, insurance investigators and gang busters, with episodes released roughly every three days and hosted by Dennis Humphrey.
How do I contact Radio Detective Story Hour 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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