The Casual Criminalist
The Casual Criminalist is a true crime podcast presenting murder cases, unsolved mysteries and notorious killers in a casual, conversational style. It has 428 episodes released roughly every four days, with a median episode length near 95 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, with one distinctive detail: it is also published on YouTube.
Dedicated true crime audience across 428 episodes, twice-weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from roughly 2,800 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base.
- Twice-weekly releases over more than five years give a sponsor sustained presence.
- Long episodes of about 95 minutes allow room for multiple mid-roll ad placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, episodic case breakdown
- Tone
- casual, dark
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 100 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
Episode titles cover murders, serial killers and child-victim cases such as 'Driven to Murder: Why Ellen Pakkies Killed Her Own Son', and the feed is not flagged explicit.
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 | feeds.megaphone.fm/HSW7706828576 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1545318164 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/HSW7706828576 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sonia Exelby: She Paid a Stranger $4,000 to Kill Her | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 49 min |
| The Beltway Snipers: Washington's 3 Weeks of Pure Terror | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 29 min |
| Driven to Murder: Why Ellen Pakkies Killed Her Own Son | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 19 min |
| Unsolved: The Servant Girl Annihilator | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 23 min |
| Unsolved: The Yoghurt Shop Murders | 2026-09-24 | 2 h 32 min |
| William Bonin: The Forgotten Serial Killer | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
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About The Casual Criminalist
The Casual Criminalist is a true crime podcast that covers murders, unsolved cases and notorious killers in a casual, conversational style. According to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and RSS feed, it has released 428 episodes since December 2020, currently on a schedule of new episodes roughly every four days, with a median episode length of about 95 minutes. The show is published through Megaphone and is also available on YouTube.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 2,782 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, which suggests a loyal listener base. The feed does not name its hosts, and the listener profile shown here is an estimate rather than published data. Its audience is most likely English-speaking adults interested in true crime, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.
The feed shows no visible sponsors. A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits true crime-adjacent brands such as streaming services, books and documentaries that can work with its dark subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Casual Criminalist can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Casual Criminalist
How much does The Casual Criminalist charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is The Casual Criminalist about?
The Casual Criminalist is a true crime podcast covering murders, unsolved mysteries and notorious killers. It publishes casual, conversational case breakdowns about every four days, with episodes around 95 minutes long.
How do I contact The Casual Criminalist 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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