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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

Hosted by Vanessa Richardson, Tristin Engels

Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, produced by Crime House and PAVE Studios, examines the psychology of notorious killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy. Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels combine true crime storytelling with expert analysis. It has 197 episodes, released Monday and Thursday, typically 45 to 50 minutes. Estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Suggested rate $360 to $1,250 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

Dark psychology podcast with expert analysis reaching a true crime audience weekly

  • 197 episodes released twice weekly, with 40 to 50 minute runtimes
  • Co-hosted by a clinical and forensic psychologist alongside a storyteller
  • 777 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.5 stars
Best forbrand awareness for mature consumer goodsstreaming and documentary launchessecurity and personal safety products
Watch forGraphic violent subject matter limits fit for family and youth-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime90%
Health & Fitness0%
Society10%
Formats
narrative, co-hosted expert analysis, bonus episodes
Tone
dark, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: apple_podcasts ratings_count of 777 maps to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up one band for the show's sub-two-year age, plus a network-backed production, weekly-plus cadence and a high Podcast Index popularity score.
Audience asks aboutwhat drove a specific killer to murderwhether the killer could have been stopped earlierhow forensic psychologists assess violent offenders
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Crime HousePAVE Studios
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes the network's own YouTube and Instagram channels.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episodes on serial killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy and titles like "Katherine Knight: Australia's Most Disturbing Killer" depict graphic violent crime.

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: 96 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.

Serial Killers & Murderous Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history's most chilling murderers, from infamous serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert…
Serial Killers & Murderous Minds's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a true crime podcast produced by Crime House and PAVE Studios, examining the psychology of killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy. Hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, combine storytelling with expert analysis. The show has published 197 episodes since September 2024, released every Monday and Thursday.

Episodes typically run 40 to 50 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 777 ratings with a 4.5 average, according to Apple Podcasts. The show's website and feed describe its focus on what drives people to kill and whether violence could have been prevented. The audience is estimated, not measured: an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in English-speaking countries.

No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show runs no visible ads today. An estimated host-read mid-roll would sell for roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Brands in mature consumer categories, streaming services and security products are a natural fit for a show of this tone.

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

Questions about Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

How much does Serial Killers & Murderous Minds charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show.

What is Serial Killers & Murderous Minds about?

The show examines the psychology of notorious killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy, with expert analysis from a forensic psychologist. Episodes release every Monday and Thursday.

How do I contact Serial Killers & Murderous Minds about sponsoring an episode?

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