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Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Podcast · www.SurvivingTheSurvivor.com · US · EN
Hosted by Joel Waldman, Karmela Waldman

Surviving the Survivor, hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his mother Karmela, covers the most talked about true crime cases in America through interviews with FBI profilers, detectives, defense attorneys and prosecutors. The show has 600 episodes, publishes near daily with typical episodes of 60 to 90 minutes, and an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Host-read rate is roughly $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Daily true crime show with over 1,100 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars

  • Publishes near daily with 600 episodes, giving frequent placement opportunities.
  • Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.6 across 1,143 ratings, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Long-form episodes of roughly 80 minutes allow mid-roll host-read integrations.
Best forsubscription and streaming servicessecurity and home safety productsbook and audiobook campaigns
Watch forContent centers on violent crime, so brands needing family-friendly settings should look elsewhere.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
News15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, news update
Tone
serious, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,143 Apple Podcasts ratings at 4.6 average, daily cadence over 600 episodes, a popular true crime niche, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest on an ongoing trial?What did the jury or the court decide?What evidence was presented in a case?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
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

Funding links point to a Patreon page and a YouTube membership program, with no sponsor mentions found in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Recent titles cover homicide trials, a house of horrors, and a child-related death, so violence is the main concern for brand safety.

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 cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

The best guests in true crime come together each day to cover the most talked about cases in America. Hosted by Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent Joel Waldman and his Holocaust survivor mother, Karmela, the two get the lowdown from the most influential names in the true crime genre. #BestGuests include FBI profilers, legendary detectives, famed criminal defense attorneys,…
Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

Surviving the Survivor is a true crime podcast hosted by Joel Waldman, an Emmy award-winning former network news correspondent, and his mother Karmela, a Holocaust survivor, according to the show's feed and website. The show interviews FBI profilers, legendary detectives, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors and U.S. Marshals about the most talked about cases in America. The feed lists 600 episodes with near daily updates and typical episodes of 60 to 90 minutes.

The show holds a 4.6 average rating from 1,143 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which is a useful engagement signal. Listener figures are not published, so the estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is an estimate drawn from ratings volume, cadence and popularity. The feed shows no sponsors, with support coming through Patreon and a YouTube membership.

Brands should consider the show for an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, which buys a single spot in a daily true crime audience. It suits subscription services, security products and book campaigns rather than family-focused brands. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Surviving the Survivor: #BestGuests in True Crime

How much does Surviving the Survivor charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated rate is about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.

What is Surviving the Survivor about?

It is a true crime podcast hosted by Joel Waldman and his mother Karmela, with interviews featuring profilers, detectives, attorneys and prosecutors discussing major American cases.

How do I contact Surviving the Survivor 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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