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Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

Podcast · www.seeingredpodcast.co.uk · GB · EN
Hosted by Mark Randell, Bethan Trueman

Seeing Red, a true crime podcast hosted by Mark Randell and Bethan Trueman, covers notorious murders, investigations and miscarriages of justice from the UK and worldwide. The show has 428 episodes, releases new episodes weekly, and runs about 60 to 80 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

Established UK true crime show with 362 Apple ratings and a weekly audience

  • Over 400 episodes since 2018 give a long-running, loyal listener base in the UK.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 362 ratings signals engaged, satisfied listeners.
  • Weekly releases and 50 to 65 minute episodes give steady exposure for a host-read spot.
Best forbrand awareness among UK adultshome security or personal safety productsstreaming or entertainment launches
Watch forViolent subject matter means brands should confirm the tone suits their image before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime90%
Law and Government10%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, narrative, episode series
Tone
serious, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 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%: Apple ratings_count of 362 sits in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by 428 episodes, weekly cadence, Acast hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the caseHow the investigation unfoldedWhat remains unresolved
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom70%
🇺🇸 United States15%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

5%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Acast
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

The 'Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults' introduction episode is a promotional item for another show, and the feed shows no funding links or visible sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes beyond the Acast hosting note.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles such as 'The Murder of PC Stephen Oake' and 'The Honeymoon Murder' indicate graphic violence and homicide as the core subject matter.

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: 87 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

Seeing Red – A True Crime Podcast takes a deep dive into the cases that shock, disturb and fascinate us. Each week, hosts Mark and Bethan explore a compelling true crime case — from notorious murders and headline-making investigations to extraordinary crimes and lesser-known stories that deserve to be heard. Combining detailed storytelling with candid discussion, Seeing Red goes beyond what…
Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

Seeing Red is a true crime podcast hosted by Mark Randell and Bethan Trueman, according to the show's feed and website. Each weekly episode examines a notorious murder, a headline investigation or a miscarriage of justice, combining detailed storytelling with candid co-hosted discussion. The feed lists 428 episodes with a median running time of about 61 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 362 ratings, and the website describes it as one of the UK's established true crime podcasts. Listener numbers are not published. Based on the ratings count and cadence, downloads are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an audience that is most likely UK-based adults. The feed shows no visible sponsor mentions in recent episodes.

A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range at $18 to $25 per 1,000. This suits UK-focused brands that want a serious, attentive audience of true crime listeners.

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

Questions about Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

How much does Seeing Red charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.

What is Seeing Red about?

Seeing Red is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Mark Randell and Bethan Trueman. It covers notorious murders, investigations and miscarriages of justice from the UK and around the world.

How do I contact Seeing Red about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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