shunned
Shunned is an episodic podcast on shunning in religious and cult groups, using first-person survivor stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS and others. It has 244 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 115 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.
Engaged niche audience of survivors and researchers of high-control groups
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 380 ratings across nine years
- Long-form survivor interviews averaging about two hours per episode
- Clear focus on coercive control, a topic with sustained listener interest
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- candid, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 150 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links a coaching page and a store, which are the host's own offerings rather than sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference child sexual abuse, fatal blood refusal and a family trapped by a fire, so the content deals with abuse and death in detail.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shunnedpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1278684468 |
| RSS feed | shunned.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| More Jehovah's Witnesses Will Die After The Blood Transfusion Changes | 2026-09-27 | 17 min |
| 226 – How Starting A Fire Trapped A Family In A Cult And The Questions | 2026-09-21 | 2 h 2 min |
| The Toxic Parent Trap, A Fatal Flaw Of JW Self-Worth, Comply Or Die (I | 2026-09-07 | 11 min |
| 225 – I Spent $10,000 in Secret Just to Prove My Own Religion Was a Li | 2026-08-24 | 2 h 30 min |
| The Shunned Podcast Is Changing | 2026-08-16 | 10 min |
| 224 – Lethal Hopes & Manila Envelopes – Surviving The Manipulation Of | 2026-07-23 | 2 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 22 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology,…
About shunned
Shunned is an episodic podcast that examines shunning in religious and cult communities through first-person accounts from former members of Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, the Amish, Mennonites, the FLDS and the Moonies. The show's website, shunnedpodcast.com, describes the host as a former Jehovah's Witness and a professional cult recovery coach who explains the psychology of coercive control.
The show has released 244 episodes since September 2017, with a new episode roughly every 14 days. Episodes median about 115 minutes, according to the feed. Apple Podcasts lists 380 ratings with a 4.8 average.
Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults interested in religious exit and recovery, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors were found in the feed. Based on estimated audience size, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode, suiting recovery services, educational publishers and online safety brands. Source: the show feed, the website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. shunned can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about shunned
How much does Shunned charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Shunned's estimated rate is $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement you request.
What is Shunned about?
Shunned explores shunning in religious and cult groups through first-person survivor stories. Guests include former members of Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, the Amish, Mennonites and the FLDS, and the host is a former Jehovah's Witness and cult recovery coach.
How do I contact Shunned about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, which handles scheduling and terms for sponsorship placements.
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