Real Survival Stories, produced by NOISER and hosted by John Hopkins, retells true accounts of ordinary people caught in extreme survival situations such as desert stranding, shipwrecks and mountain disasters. The show has 178 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes running about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 25,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an indicative host-read rate of $450 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly true survival stories with a large, highly rated listener base
- Apple Podcasts shows about 1,298 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong sign of engaged listeners.
- Weekly episodes of roughly 50 minutes across 178 episodes give a long, consistent run.
- Existing sponsor Surfshark shows the show already converts for direct-response subscription brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue, dramatized reconstruction
- Tone
- gripping, dramatic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- SurfsharkNoiser+
- Categories promoted
- VPN and online privacy software, subscription services
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description promotes Surfshark VPN with a code and a sponsored offer link and states that advertising enquiries go to info@adelicious.fm.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes depict deaths, disasters and peril such as 'Father & Daughter Thrown Overboard: A Parent's Nightmare' and 'Apex Predator: Stalked by a Wild Beast'; the feed is not explicit-flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.noiser.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1698687674 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/realsurvivalstories |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tangled Parachute: Hurtling to Earth | 2026-10-14 | 48 min |
| Blind and Alone on Top of the World | 2026-10-07 | 57 min |
| Modern Viking Adventure: Fateful Voyage | 2026-09-30 | 55 min |
| Snowmobile Survival: It’s a Trap… | 2026-09-23 | 54 min |
| Cruise Liner on Fire: Typhoon Incoming | 2026-09-16 | 49 min |
| Nuclear Missile Malfunction: Into the Silo… | 2026-09-09 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in… Hosted by John Hopkins. New episodes Thursdays. Get every episode a week early and ad-free with Noiser+. Click the…
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About Real Survival Stories
Real Survival Stories is a weekly documentary podcast from NOISER, hosted by John Hopkins, that recounts true accounts of ordinary people facing extreme survival situations. The feed lists 178 episodes since July 2023, released on Thursdays, with a median duration of about 50 minutes. Episodes cover desert, jungle, mountain, sea and wilderness disasters.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows about 1,298 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly adults aged 25 to 54, with the largest share in the United States, based on the feed and the show's rating volume. Estimated downloads are roughly 25,000 to 80,000 per episode.
Surfshark VPN is the sponsor seen in the feed description. Host-read mid-roll placements are estimated at about $450 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to a dramatic true-crime-adjacent survival audience. Brands in VPN, security and subscription software are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Real Survival Stories can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Real Survival Stories
How much does Real Survival Stories charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 25,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is indicatively about $450 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed with the show.
What is Real Survival Stories about?
Real Survival Stories retells true accounts of ordinary people in extreme survival situations, such as stranding in deserts, shipwrecks and mountain disasters. It is produced by NOISER and hosted by John Hopkins.
How do I contact Real Survival Stories about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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