The Burden
The Burden is a true crime documentary series from Orbit Media, distributed through iHeartRadio and Acast-style hosting, covering corrupt police and criminal first-person accounts. It has 103 episodes in the feed, releasing roughly weekly with episodes near 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Serialized true crime with an engaged 4.3-star Apple audience and 103 episodes
- Weekly high-production documentary series with median episodes near 24 minutes
- 436 Apple ratings averaging 4.3 stars signal an attentive, committed listener base
- Two linked series, Bad Cops and Lives of Crime, give a long catalog for repeat exposure
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial documentary, first-person narration
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 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 the explicit flag and the Lives of Crime episodes cover assassination and organized crime, such as 'Education of an Assassin Part 1'.
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 | www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-burden-157314804… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1734312219 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 23 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing - The Devil's Quarry II | 2026-09-23 | 3 min |
| Introducing - Nobody Should Believe Me | 2026-09-16 | 28 min |
| Death & Deceit in Alliance - Bonus Episode | Face Off | 2026-08-19 | 1 h 2 min |
| Bad Cops | 7. The Golden Boy | 2026-08-04 | 32 min |
| Bad Cops | 6. The Fallout | 2026-07-28 | 24 min |
| Bad Cops | 5. The Takedown | 2026-07-21 | 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 26 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Burden is a documentary series that takes listeners into the hidden places where justice is done (and undone). It dives deep into the lives of heroes and villains. And it focuses a spotlight on those who triumph even when the odds are against them. Season 7 - The Burden: Bad Cops Baltimore, Maryland likes to call itself Charm City. But you have to wonder: Is the nickname ironic? Consider one…
About The Burden
The Burden is a true crime documentary series produced by Orbit Media and distributed through iHeartRadio, as listed in its RSS feed and website. The show runs in serialized seasons, including Bad Cops, which examines corruption in the Baltimore Police Department, and Lives of Crime, which features criminals narrating their own accounts.
The feed contains 103 episodes released roughly every seven days, with median episode length of about 24 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 436 ratings averaging 4.3 stars, which suggests a moderately sized, engaged listener base. Audience figures here are estimates derived from ratings and cadence, not published download numbers.
Estimated downloads sit at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, making the show a candidate for brands in security, legal, streaming or crime-thriller categories that accept a serious, violent subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Burden can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Burden
How much does The Burden charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Burden about?
The Burden is a true crime documentary series covering corrupt police in Baltimore and first-person accounts from criminals. It releases roughly weekly with episodes near 24 minutes.
How do I contact The Burden about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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