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Small Town Mysteries

Hosted by Kate, Christine, Rachael

Small Town Mysteries is hosted by three lifelong friends, Kate, Christine and Rachael, who cover true crime, historical mysteries and small-town drama. The show has 202 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Small Town Mysteries

Weekly true crime show with a loyal three-host format and an engaged audience

  • 202 episodes released roughly weekly give a sponsor a long, consistent run
  • Apple Podcasts shows 160 ratings with a 3.7 average and a weekly update cadence
  • Three co-hosts give a conversational, friends-talking format that suits host-read reads
Best forMystery and true crime fans seeking entertainmentBrands offering books, streaming, or crime-themed merchandise
Watch forViolent crime subject matter and explicit flag limit appeal for family or wellness brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime70%
History20%
Documentary10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, episode Q&A
Tone
conversational, dramatic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
23 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 160 Apple ratings in the 50 to 200 band, 202 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 7, and a mid-length independent Buzzsprout show with a funding link but no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened in the case described in each episodeWhether a cold case has been solvedHow the three hosts research and select cases
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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

A Buy Me a Coffee funding link appears in the feed, and no sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag and episodes cover murders, such as 'The French Family Annihilator' and 'Two Women, One Axe, and Zero Convictions'.

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: 17 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 27 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

3 lifelong friends who like to dish on true crime and the kind of drama that only small towns can provide 💀
Small Town Mysteries's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Small Town Mysteries

Small Town Mysteries is a true crime and history podcast from three lifelong friends, Kate, Christine and Rachael, who discuss murders, cold cases and small-town drama. The show is released on Buzzsprout with a weekly cadence across 202 episodes, and the median episode runs about 28 minutes according to the feed.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 160 ratings with a 3.7 average, and the show is listed since July 2022. Audience figures here are estimates based on those ratings and the show's age and cadence, and the likely listeners are mostly adults in the United States who follow true crime. The feed and Apple listing show no named sponsors, and the show uses a Buy Me a Coffee funding link.

Each episode is estimated to reach 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, so a host-read mid-roll would range from roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in books, streaming and crime-themed merchandise are the best fit for this audience.

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

Questions about Small Town Mysteries

How much does Small Town Mysteries charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the hosts and the terms of the booking.

What is Small Town Mysteries about?

Small Town Mysteries covers true crime, cold cases and historical mysteries, with three friends discussing murders and small-town drama. The show has 202 episodes released roughly weekly.

How do I contact Small Town Mysteries 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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