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Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

Hosted by Ray William Johnson

Ray William Johnson hosts True Story Podcast, a daily true crime and pop culture show with 681 episodes in the feed, running about 9 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate range of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad. The show features a recurring story-and-twist format, often with dramatic titles.

Why brands sponsor Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

Daily true crime stories with a loyal Apple rating base of 348 reviews

  • Publishes a new episode every day, with about 9 minutes per episode, which suits short host-read spots
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 348 ratings shows an engaged listener base
  • Consistent true crime and pop culture coverage gives brands a stable, recognizable context
Best forstreaming and entertainment appsconsumer products aimed at young adults
Watch forViolent content dominates titles, so brands with strict safety rules should review episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Pop Culture15%
Formats
solo monologue, compilation episode
Tone
dramatic, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
8 to 9 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 348 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000, 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), a high Podcast Index popularity score of 9, daily cadence, and a short runtime; the show is under two years old, so the band is shifted up one step
Audience asks aboutWho was the killer or scammer in this caseWhat happened after the trial or scandalWhy did this person commit the crime
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles cover murders and kidnappings, such as 'He is a Sick, Dangerous Man // The Jake Patterson Kidnapping Story', and the show is not flagged explicit in the feed.

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: 37 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 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

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

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About Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast is a true crime and pop culture show hosted by Ray William Johnson, who describes himself on the show's feed as a storyteller and comedian. The feed lists 681 episodes published at a daily cadence, with episodes typically running about 9 minutes. Episodes cover crime cases, scandals, and internet stories, often using dramatic titles that frame each case as a twist.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.8 average rating from 348 ratings and a listing since February 2025. Audience figures are estimates rather than published data, and the estimated range is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The show carries no sponsors in the feed, so the sponsor history is open.

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll spot, based on the estimated download range. This suits true crime, streaming, and entertainment brands looking for short, frequent placements.

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

Questions about Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

How much does Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625. Rates are estimates derived from download ranges, not published prices.

What is Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast about?

The show covers true crime cases and pop culture stories, told in short solo episodes of about 9 minutes. New episodes are published daily.

How do I contact Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast 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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