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Real Life Real Crime

Hosted by Woody Overton, Cyndi Overton

Real Life Real Crime is a daily true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton, who appears on Dateline, with his wife Cyndi Overton on the True Crime Time For editions. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes of roughly 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 70,000 per episode, so an estimated host-read mid-roll costs $360 to $1,750.

Why brands sponsor Real Life Real Crime

A daily true crime show with a very high release rate and a loyal following

  • 4,501 Apple Podcasts ratings at 4.7 average show a loyal, engaged listener base.
  • Daily episodes of about 41 minutes give brands many mid-roll slots every week.
  • Host Woody Overton is described in the feed as appearing on Dateline and working real cases.
Best forsubscription and app launcheshome security and safety productsdirect response campaigns
Watch forTitles describe graphic violence against children, so brands with strict safety rules may decline.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime80%
News and Politics20%
Formats
daily news roundup, narrative, co-hosted discussion
Tone
serious, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
38 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent40/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–70k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Based on 4,501 Apple Podcasts ratings (1,000 to 5,000 band), Podcast Index popularity 9, daily cadence and about 1,000 episodes on RedCircle.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the latest murder and cold case headlinesWhat do investigators find in cases the host has workedHow do death row and execution cases unfold
Age
8%18-24
22%25-34
28%35-44
42%45+
Gender
68%women
32%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States88%
Other12%
LanguagesEnglish 97%Other 3%

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, and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episode titles such as 'Three Children Beheaded' and 'A Baby Cut From the Womb' describe graphic violent crimes.

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: 50 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Twisted, gruesome, sometimes funny, but always true: Real Life Real Crime is a multi-award-winning weekly true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. Known for his appearances on Dateline, Woody takes listeners on deep dives into cases he has personally worked, offering a unique and exclusive perspective that only he can share. His extensive knowledge from real cases, along with his captivating…
Real Life Real Crime's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Real Life Real Crime

Real Life Real Crime is a daily true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton. The feed describes him as a regular on Dateline who discusses cases he has personally worked. The daily True Crime Time For episodes are co-hosted with his wife, Cyndi Overton, and cover recent crime headlines and cold cases.

The feed lists about 1,000 episodes released nearly every day, with a median length of about 41 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 4,501 ratings at a 4.7 average. Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 70,000 downloads per episode from that rating count. Podcasts do not publish download numbers, so this is an estimate. No sponsors were found in the feed.

At Starbooked's rate rule, a host-read mid-roll is an estimated $360 to $1,750 per episode. It suits subscription, safety and direct response brands comfortable with graphic crime coverage.

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

Questions about Real Life Real Crime

How much does Real Life Real Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $360 to $1,750 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 70,000 downloads. Actual pricing is set by the show and may differ.

What is Real Life Real Crime about?

It is a daily true crime podcast hosted by Woody Overton, who discusses cases he has worked, and daily crime news editions co-hosted with Cyndi Overton, plus cold case advocacy projects.

How do I contact Real Life Real Crime about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot without hunting for a contact.

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