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Podcast · shows.acast.com/redacted · EN
Hosted by Johnathan Magno

Hush Studios' fiction serial hosted by Johnathan Magno follows failing actor Jacob Kane, who takes over his late twin's life and joins a covert unit that contains paranormal threats. The show blends horror and workplace comedy across 80 episodes released roughly every four days, with typical episodes of about 24 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor REDACTED

Horror workplace comedy serial with a loyal rating base and a 4.5 Apple average

  • 174 Apple ratings with a 4.5 average and 80 episodes in its first year
  • Weekly-series cadence with episodes around 24 minutes, giving a predictable slot for a host-read
  • Listeners are invested in a continuing story, which can carry sponsor messages into a serialized arc
Best forstreaming and entertainment launchesgaming and tech products aimed at young adults
Watch forExplicit flag and horror content limit suitability for family or kids brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Fiction80%
Comedy20%
Formats
narrative, serial drama, post-episode postmortem, recommendation segment
Tone
dark, playful
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
20 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 174 Apple ratings with a 4.5 average, one band up for a show under two years old, weekly-series cadence, and an Acast host with no named sponsors
Audience asks aboutWhat happens next in the serialWhich episodes or seasons are comingHow to join the Discord or Patreon community
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
Other20%
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
Yes

Patreon and Discord links appear in the description, and no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and the horror premise involves paranormal threats and monsters, so the show is not family friendly.

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: 33 / 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

EpisodeDateLength
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S1E29: Loose Ends (Part 2)2026-08-2941 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 9 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a…
REDACTED's own show description from the podcast feed

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About REDACTED

Hush Studios' serial fiction podcast Redacted follows Jacob Kane, a failing actor who assumes his dead twin's life and ends up working for a covert agency that contains impossible creatures. The show, hosted by Johnathan Magno according to the feed, mixes horror with workplace comedy in the style of monster-of-the-week television. Its website lists a Discord server and a Patreon page.

The feed shows 80 episodes released about every four days, with a median episode length of roughly 24 minutes and a mix of full episodes, postmortems and recommendation segments. Apple Podcasts lists 174 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listener figures are estimates: approximately 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly English-speaking adults under 45, based on rating volume and cadence.

No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode, which suits entertainment, gaming and youth-oriented consumer brands with an explicit-content tolerance. Source: the show feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about REDACTED

How much does Redacted charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated pricing is about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final rates depend on the sponsor's package.

What is Redacted about?

Redacted is a horror workplace comedy serial about Jacob Kane, an actor who takes his dead twin's life and joins a covert unit that contains paranormal threats. It has 80 episodes.

How do I contact Redacted 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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