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Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

Hosted by Richard Hatem, Scott Philbrook

Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf, hosted by Richard Hatem and published by Astonishing Legends Productions, pairs one book from Hatem's shelf with a personal story each episode, covering ghosts, cryptids and the supernatural. With 72 episodes released about every 14 days, typical length is 60 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

A warm paranormal show where a bookshelf opens into personal stories

  • Each episode pairs one book from the host's shelf with a personal story, giving sponsors a distinctive frame
  • Apple Podcasts shows 495 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a sign of an engaged listener base
  • Long episodes of about 73 minutes on average and a regular bonus-episode slate allow extended host-read placements
Best forbook and reading brandshorror and streaming promotionscollectibles and lifestyle products
Watch forThe explicit flag and haunting content may not suit family or children's brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal70%
Books and Literature15%
Personal Journals15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, bonus special episodes
Tone
warm, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 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 45%: 495 Apple ratings (band of 200 to 1,000) with a 4.8 average, 72 episodes, a launch in February 2024 and a rating count typical of a show with a steady following, no sponsors seen, and Podcast Index popularity at the top bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the story behind a specific haunted bookWhich guests appear in the bonus episodesHow does Richard's personal history connect to the paranormal
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit and covers haunting and paranormal encounters, such as 'Terrifying Encounters with Lyle Blackburn', but the titles show no drug or political content.

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: 76 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

“Go inside the mind of one of television and movies’ wildest storytellers…” Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf is a podcast that feels like discovering a secret diary. Every episode unravels the mysteries of a book from Richard's bookshelf and a story from Richard’s life, weaving together the excitement of the supernatural and the warmth of personal storytelling.
Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf is a paranormal podcast hosted by Richard Hatem and published by Astonishing Legends Productions. According to the show's feed and website, each episode unravels the mystery of a book from Hatem's shelf alongside a story from his life, mixing supernatural material with personal storytelling. The feed lists 72 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 73 minutes, and includes bonus specials and anniversary episodes.

Apple Podcasts lists 495 ratings with a 4.8 average, indicating an engaged audience. Audience figures are estimates only, based on rating counts and show metadata: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking adults in the United States. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed, so the show has no established ad history.

Estimated rates run $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll placement, depending on the audience estimate. The show suits book publishers, horror and streaming promotions, and lifestyle brands that accept an explicit-rated, haunting-themed environment.

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

Questions about Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

How much does Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll placement, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on placement and the show's current terms.

What is Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf about?

The show pairs one book from host Richard Hatem's shelf with a personal story each episode, focusing on paranormal and supernatural topics with a warm, storytelling tone.

How do I contact Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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