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Stories Fables Ghostly Tales is an episodic storytelling podcast hosted by the Tale Teller, covering Japanese true crime, Japanese folklore, creepypasta, NoSleep, urban legends and Old Time Radio. The show has 994 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Stories Fables Ghostly Tales

Long-running Japanese true crime and folklore audience with a loyal horror fanbase

  • 994 episodes since 2017 give a deep back catalogue that keeps earning new listens.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 252 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, a strong signal of an engaged audience.
  • Weekly releases and roughly 36-minute episodes suit a mid-roll host-read placement.
Best forhorror and entertainment streamingdark-themed gaming or media launchesaudio and book promotions
Watch forViolent true crime content makes it unsuitable for family, food or general lifestyle brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime45%
Folklore and Mythology25%
Horror Fiction20%
Old Time Radio10%
Formats
solo narration, narrative, anthology readings
Tone
eerie, dark
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 252 Apple ratings falls in the 200 to 1,000 band, with 994 episodes, a weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 4, and no sponsors; the show's self-reported listen figure was not used.
Audience asks aboutJapanese true crime cases and their folklore linksWhich episode to start with for a specific myth or caseWhether a specific creepypasta or NoSleep story will be read
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to a Patreon page for support.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Feed is flagged explicit, and recent titles such as 'The Kobe Cannibal Got A Food Column' and 'The Saitama kennel murders' cover 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: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence21 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Japanese true crime and Japanese folklore. Each episode pairs one real criminal case with the myth that shares its structure. Sada Abe and the jorogumo. The Saitama kennel murders and the inugami. Inokashira Park and the noppera-bo. Stories Fables Ghostly Tales has been running since 2017, with more than 1000 episodes and over one million listens. Hosted by the Tale Teller. Alongside the Japanese…
Stories Fables Ghostly Tales's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Stories Fables Ghostly Tales

Stories Fables Ghostly Tales is an episodic storytelling podcast that pairs real Japanese criminal cases with the folklore myths that share their structure. The show also reads creepypasta, NoSleep stories, urban legends, Old Time Radio and public-domain classics. Its website describes the Tale Teller as the sole host and the show as running since 2017.

The feed lists 994 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 252 ratings averaging 4.7 stars. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is based on that rating count and the show's size, and is an estimate only.

The feed and website show no sponsors, with a Patreon link for listener support. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, suited to horror, entertainment and dark-themed media brands, but not to family or lifestyle advertisers.

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

Questions about Stories Fables Ghostly Tales

How much does Stories Fables Ghostly Tales charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing is set by the show.

What is Stories Fables Ghostly Tales about?

The show is a storytelling podcast covering Japanese true crime and folklore, creepypasta, NoSleep stories, urban legends and Old Time Radio. It has run weekly since 2017 with about 994 episodes.

How do I contact Stories Fables Ghostly Tales 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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