Talking Scared, hosted by Neil McRobert, interviews major figures in horror fiction about where their stories come from and what frightens them. The show has 353 episodes released weekly, with a median runtime of about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged horror readers hear authors discuss their books and fears weekly
- 353 episodes with a 4.9 average Apple rating from 349 ratings
- Weekly interviews with major horror authors such as Stephen King, China Miéville and Paul Tremblay
- Median episode runs about 75 minutes, giving a host-read spot room to land
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, episode series
- Tone
- candid, literate
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Recent titles include 'Little Vulgar Hell-Babies' and 'Kill the Vegan Rockstars', and the feed is marked non-explicit, while horror subject matter carries gore and violence themes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | talkingscared.buzzsprout.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1530064310 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SBP5775011980 |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Off Book #24 – Whalefall, with Brian Duffield & Daniel Kraus | 2026-10-16 | 55 min |
| 299 – Will Maclean & Uneasy Islands in Time | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 25 min |
| 298 – Stephen King & The Final Turn of the Big Combination | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 1 min |
| 297 – Kyle Winkler & Roll For Your “F**K You” Stats | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 29 min |
| 296 – Deena Helm & Horror Says Free Palestine | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 13 min |
| 295 – Chris Panatier & If These Walls Could Talk | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Conversations with the biggest names in horror fiction. A podcast for horror readers who want to know where their favourite stories came from . . . and what frightens the people who wrote them.
About Talking Scared
Talking Scared is an interview podcast hosted by Neil McRobert, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode talks with horror authors and creators about where their stories come from and what frightens them, with many episodes covering recent books and occasional spin-off deep dives into specific series.
The show has released 353 episodes at a weekly cadence since September 2020, with a median runtime of about 75 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 349 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience that skews toward adult horror readers in the United States and United Kingdom.
The feed and website show no current sponsors. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, suiting publishers, genre book launches and reading services looking for an attentive niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Talking Scared can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Talking Scared
How much does Talking Scared charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ.
What is Talking Scared about?
Talking Scared is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Neil McRobert in which horror authors discuss their work and what frightens them. Episodes often run about 75 minutes.
How do I contact Talking Scared about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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