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Serial Killing : A Podcast

Hosted by Elissa Kerrill

Serial Killing : A Podcast, hosted by Elissa Kerrill, explores the life stories of serial killers and asks whether they were born evil or conditioned to become so, with occasional true crime cases. The show has 408 episodes released roughly every 20 days, with a median length of about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Serial Killing : A Podcast

A 400-episode serial killer show with a loyal, highly rated Apple audience

  • 408 episodes since 2019 give a deep, consistent back catalogue that keeps listeners returning
  • 962 Apple ratings averaging 4.2 stars indicate an engaged listener base
  • Median episode runs about 48 minutes, enough time for a full host-read mid-roll
Best forsubscription and streaming servicescrime and mystery merchandisesecurity and personal safety products
Watch forContent is graphic and explicit, so brands needing family-friendly or conservative placements should look elsewhere.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime90%
Science10%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative
Tone
dark, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 962 ratings across a show of 408 episodes since 2019 (band of 200 to 1,000 ratings), with a weekly-updated, mid-length true crime format and Anchor/Spotify hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhy do serial killers become violent?What was the childhood of a specific killer?How did a notorious case unfold?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
Other17%
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

Funding is via a paid subscription link (creators.spotify.com subscribe page) in the description, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and episodes such as 'Edmund Kemper...A Cautionary Tale in Mother Wounds' and 'The Butcher of Plainfield | Ed Gein' deal with graphic violent crimes.

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: 85 / 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 3 days ago, a new one about every 20 days.

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-killing/subscribe Serial killers are both terrifying and fascinating. Here, we will explore their life stories and get a glimpse into whether they were born evil...or conditioned to be. We will also tackle other true crime stories from time to time.
Serial Killing : A Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Serial Killing : A Podcast

Serial Killing : A Podcast is hosted by Elissa Kerrill and examines the life stories of serial killers, asking whether they were born evil or shaped by their conditioning. The show also covers other true crime cases from time to time. According to the feed, it has released 408 episodes since February 2019, with new episodes roughly every 20 days and a median runtime of about 48 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 962 ratings with an average of 4.2 stars and a weekly update frequency. The show's estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure, and it is derived from the rating count and show history. The show is explicit and covers graphic violence.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated to cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, depending on audience size. The show suits true crime, streaming, and security brands willing to work within mature content.

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

Questions about Serial Killing : A Podcast

How much does Serial Killing : A Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is Serial Killing : A Podcast about?

The show, hosted by Elissa Kerrill, explores the life stories of serial killers and asks whether they were born evil or conditioned to become so. It also covers other true crime cases occasionally.

How do I contact Serial Killing : A Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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