The Art of Crime, hosted by Gavin Whitehead, is a history podcast about the collisions between true crime and the arts, with a new theme each season. It has 110 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically 35 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Well-rated history show pairing true crime with art and literary stories
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 245 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Themed seasons such as Beach Reads and Spy vs. Spy give sponsors a recognizable, repeatable segment structure
- Episodes run 35 to 50 minutes, long enough for a full host-read mid-roll
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial storytelling
- Tone
- curious, literary
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag, and episodes cover crime history such as the Capone episode, so violence and mature themes are present.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.artofcrimepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1645426577 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/552632/rss |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Moment (Beach Reads) | 2026-10-14 | 37 min |
| Blood & Ink (Beach Reads) | 2026-09-30 | 45 min |
| The Art Spy (Beach Reads) | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 3 min |
| Book and Dagger (Beach Reads) | 2026-09-02 | 33 min |
| Capone's Vault (Beach Reads) | 2026-08-19 | 38 min |
| The Witch of New York (Beach Reads) | 2026-08-05 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. New theme each season. The Art of Crime is a product of Drum and Monkey Media, LLC.
About The Art of Crime
The Art of Crime is a history podcast hosted by Gavin Whitehead that explores the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts, according to the show's website and RSS feed. Each season adopts a new theme, and recent seasons have covered book history, spies and artists. The show has 110 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 48 minutes.
The show has 245 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.7 stars. Listener size is an estimate: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode based on the rating count, the show's age and its cadence. Its audience is likely to be history and arts readers, though no demographic data is published.
No sponsors were visible in the feed or episode titles. At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits book publishers, arts and culture brands, and history-focused streaming services.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Art of Crime can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Art of Crime
How much does The Art of Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's brief and the agreement with the host.
What is The Art of Crime about?
The Art of Crime is a history podcast hosted by Gavin Whitehead that explores the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. Each season has a new theme, with recent seasons covering book history and spies.
How do I contact The Art of Crime 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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