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The Canadian Gothic, a podcast from Curiouscast, covers Canadian true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters and bizarre local events. It has 476 episodes released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 62 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor The Canadian Gothic

Canadian true crime and mysteries with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 1,194 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average signal an engaged listener base.
  • 476 episodes since 2015 with a release roughly every four days shows long-running consistency.
  • Median episode length of about 62 minutes gives room for a host-read mid-roll.
Best forCanadian consumer brandsTravel and outdoor gearBrands seeking a listener-trust, storytelling placement
Watch forContent centres on violent crime and missing persons, so brands needing a light tone should review episodes first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime60%
History25%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
narrative, interview, listener mailbag
Tone
atmospheric, investigative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 1,194 Apple ratings with a 4.6 average, 476 episodes over roughly ten years, weekly-plus cadence and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich unsolved Canadian disappearances have new developmentsWho was involved in a specific caseWhat happened in the Keep Canada Weird segments
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇨🇦 Canada70%
🇺🇸 United States20%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles cover disappearances and missing children (e.g. 'The Missing Men of Smiths Falls, Ontario', 'Where are Lilly and Jack Sullivan'), so violence is flagged as medium.

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: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 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 4 days.

The Canadian Gothic uncovers Canada’s most mysterious, unusual, and fascinating stories. The show dives deep into true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters, and bizarre events using a blend of meticulous research, archival audio, interviews, and firsthand accounts. Each episode, whether a standalone mystery or part of an ongoing series, offers a richly woven narrative that brings…
The Canadian Gothic's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Canadian Gothic

The Canadian Gothic is a podcast from Curiouscast that uncovers Canadian true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters and unusual local events, according to the show's website and feed. It has released 476 episodes, with a new episode roughly every four days and a median running time of about 62 minutes. The show's website describes it as covering Canadian crime, mysteries and the weird.

Apple Podcasts lists 1,194 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the show uses a mix of narrative investigations, interviews and listener mailbag episodes. Listener numbers are not published; the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings count, episode history and popularity signals and should be treated as an estimate. No sponsors were found in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, which suits Canadian consumer brands and outdoor or travel products seeking a storytelling-led placement.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Canadian Gothic can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Canadian Gothic

How much does The Canadian Gothic charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The actual rate depends on the terms agreed with the show.

What is The Canadian Gothic about?

The Canadian Gothic covers Canadian true crime, unsolved disappearances, paranormal encounters and bizarre local events, using research, archival audio and interviews.

How do I contact The Canadian Gothic about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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