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Southern Gothic, produced by Southern Gothic Media, covers ghost stories, haunted places and dark folklore of the American South, mixing historical research with immersive sound design. The show has 386 episodes released roughly every four days, typically 35 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Southern Gothic

Ghost stories and Southern history for a loyal, highly rated audience of 962 reviewers

  • Apple Podcasts shows 962 ratings with a 4.7 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • 386 episodes released about every four days build a deep, long-running catalog.
  • Episodes run roughly 35 to 55 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll.
Best fortravel and regional tourism brandshorror, streaming and bookshistorical and heritage products
Watch forAudience age and gender splits are estimates; no sponsor history is visible in the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal Phenomena45%
History30%
True Crime15%
Documentary10%
Formats
narrative, documentary storytelling, listener stories
Tone
atmospheric, immersive
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: apple_podcasts.ratings_count of 962 maps to the 20,000 to 80,000 band, supported by 386 episodes, weekly-to-four-day cadence, Megaphone hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich haunted locations in the American South are real or documentedWhat the history behind a specific legend or ghost story isHow listeners can share their own ghost stories
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed in the dossier.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Recent titles such as 'Robert Johnson's Deal with the Devil' and 'Legend of the Richmond Vampire' cover violent and dark historical subjects; the feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0).

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: 99 / 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 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted…
Southern Gothic's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic is a history and paranormal podcast produced by Southern Gothic Media, covering haunted places, ghost stories and dark legends of the American South. According to the show's website and feed, it releases episodes about every four days, typically between 35 and 55 minutes long, with 386 episodes published since February 2018. Apple Podcasts lists 962 ratings with a 4.7 average and an updated weekly release frequency.

Listeners are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on the Apple ratings count and the show's catalog size; these figures are estimates, not publisher data. The audience is likely concentrated in the United States and skews toward adults aged 25 to 44. No sponsors are visible in the feed or dossier.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which suits travel, regional tourism, horror entertainment and heritage brands seeking a dedicated audience.

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

Questions about Southern Gothic

How much does Southern Gothic charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000. Rates are estimates derived from audience size, not published prices.

What is Southern Gothic about?

Southern Gothic explores ghost stories, haunted locations, historical mysteries and dark legends of the American South, using narrative storytelling and archival research across 386 episodes.

How do I contact Southern Gothic about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly, with the publisher's listed website as the starting point.

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