Strange Country, hosted by Beth Beer and co-host Kelly, retells bizarre, surreal and true American stories with a high creep factor. The show has 319 episodes released roughly every three weeks, typically running about 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Witty true-crime and oddball history with a loyal, story-driven weekly-to-bimonthly audience
- 319 episodes since 2017 with a consistent, research-heavy format
- Typical episodes run about 55 minutes, giving room for a full host-read
- Explicit-rated content suits brands comfortable with mature, edgy humor
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, research-driven storytelling
- Tone
- irreverent, morbid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and episode titles such as "It's Britney, Bitch" and "Piss Christ" signal strong language and mature themes; violent crimes such as the Villisca Axe Murders and Bath School Massacre are covered.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | strangecountry.libsyn.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1272774380 |
| RSS feed | strangecountry.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 63 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Strange Country Ep. 319: Lizzie Borden Monster Meh | 2026-10-08 | 53 min |
| Strange Country Ep. 318: Piss Christ | 2026-09-03 | 58 min |
| Strange Country Ep. 317: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar | 2026-08-13 | 52 min |
| Strange Country Ep. 316: The Barbizon | 2026-07-30 | 57 min |
| Strange Country Ep. 315: JZ Knight | 2026-07-02 | 56 min |
| Strange Country Ep. 314: Jennicam | 2026-06-18 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Welcome to Strange Country, a podcast devoted to bizarre, surreal and extraordinary stories that make America the weird place it is. Co-hosts Kelly and Beth are former newspaper reporters turned school librarians who have always had a soft spot for a good story--the stranger the better. Discover the first woman to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls and the man who invented "complex…
About Strange Country
Strange Country is a comedy and history podcast hosted by Beth Beer and co-host Kelly, both former newspaper reporters turned school librarians. The show retells bizarre, surreal and true American stories, from crime cases to utopian experiments, in episodes that typically run about 55 minutes.
The feed lists 319 episodes since August 2017, with the most recent updates on the Apple Podcasts page marked as bimonthly. The show has 181 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 3.4 average, which places it in the low thousands of listeners per episode. These download figures are estimates, not published numbers.
No sponsors appear in the feed or on the website, so the show has no visible advertising history. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, a range that suits brands with an adult, irreverent audience. Sources: the RSS feed, the strangecountry.libsyn.com website, and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Strange Country can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Strange Country
How much does Strange Country charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's terms and must be confirmed with the show.
What is Strange Country about?
Strange Country retells bizarre, surreal and true American stories, including true crime and odd historical episodes. Hosts Beth Beer and Kelly bring a comedic, research-driven approach to each story.
How do I contact Strange Country about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the contact form on the show's website as an alternative.
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