Strange Familiars
Strange Familiars, produced by SpectreVision Radio, explores cryptids, hauntings, hexes, magick and other weird-but-true topics through historical research, witness interviews and on-site recordings. It has 476 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $625 per episode.
A 476-episode paranormal show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,330 ratings with a 4.7 average across nearly 600 episodes.
- Weekly episodes average about 75 minutes, giving long ad-read space.
- Covers cryptids, hauntings, folklore and magick, a passionate and well-defined niche.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- curious, atmospheric
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the SpectreVision website and a Linktree page.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Ghost stories, hauntings and violent historical material such as Therese Neumann vs the Third Reich suggest moderate violence themes, though the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spectrevision.com/podcasts/strange-familiars |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1203110397 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/PHTE1735028597 |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Casting Spirits | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 16 min |
| Giant Woodsman | 2026-10-08 | 59 min |
| Visions of the Paranormal | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 40 min |
| Therese Neumann vs the Third Reich | 2026-09-17 | 53 min |
| Therese Neumann – Stigmata, Visions, and Miracles | 2026-09-14 | 1 h 23 min |
| The Five Cures of Therese Neumann | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join us as we explore the stranger aspects of our world. From bigfoot creatures and other cryptids to hauntings, hexes, magick, and more. A combination of historical research, witness interviews, discussion, and on-site recordings (where possible) is used to tell stories of the weird-but-true. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny,…
About Strange Familiars
Strange Familiars is a weekly paranormal podcast produced by SpectreVision Radio, the bespoke network at the intersection of the arts and the uncanny. The show covers cryptids such as Bigfoot, hauntings, hexes, magick and folklore, combining historical research, witness interviews and on-site recordings where possible. The website lists the network's community focus but names no individual hosts in the dossier.
The show has 476 episodes in its feed, released roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 75 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,330 ratings with a 4.7 average since listing in 2017. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number around 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, mostly in the United States and skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44.
No sponsors were named in the feed, so the show appears to rely on its own network. Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, which suits brands in outdoor, media or mystery-themed categories.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Strange Familiars can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Strange Familiars
How much does Strange Familiars charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode and Starbooked's standard rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.
What is Strange Familiars about?
Strange Familiars explores cryptids, hauntings, hexes, magick and other weird-but-true topics, using historical research, witness interviews and on-site recordings.
How do I contact Strange Familiars about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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