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The Cryptonaut Podcast

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Hosted by Marc Storrs, Chris Carnicelli, Rob Morphy

The Cryptonaut Podcast, hosted by Marc Storrs, Chris Carnicelli and Rob Morphy, covers cryptids, UFOs, ghosts, the occult and unsolved mysteries. It has 454 episodes released weekly since 2018, typically 60 to 85 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll. Its Apple Podcasts rating is 4.7 from over 1,100 ratings.

Why brands sponsor The Cryptonaut Podcast

Weekly paranormal audience with a loyal, highly rated following of over 1,100 Apple ratings

  • 454 episodes released weekly since January 2018 build a long, steady back catalogue.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from over 1,100 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
  • Listener stories and a call-in hotline invite direct participation from the audience.
Best forOutdoor and travel gearHorror and streaming entertainmentSnacks and beverages for late-night listening
Watch forThe show is explicit and dark in theme, so brands with a conservative family image should avoid it.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal70%
Humor20%
Documentary10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, listener stories
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 85 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 1,169 places it in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, with a long-running Libsyn show, a Podcast Index popularity of 9 and weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the Flatwoods Monster and where did it come from?Are the listener-submitted encounter stories real?How can listeners call the Cryptonaut Hotline?
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
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
Yes

The show links to Patreon for funding and to merch, with no sponsor mentions found in the recent titles or description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit, and episode titles reference horror, violence and murder such as 'Hitchhiking Horrors: Ono's Expedition'.

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: 95 / 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 marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Welcome to the Cryptonaut Podcast hosted by Marc Storrs, Chris Carnicelli and Rob Morphy. Exploring everything from Aliens, Cryptozoology, Cryptids, Ghosts, Monsters, The Occult, Paranormal Phenomenon, UFOs, Ufology and Unsolved Mysteries .... all while keeping a close eye on our reptilian overlords that dwell in the flat, hallow, robot infested Earth. This is the Cryptonaut Podcast.
The Cryptonaut Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Cryptonaut Podcast

The Cryptonaut Podcast is a weekly show covering cryptids, UFOs, ghosts, the occult and unsolved mysteries. The feed, published via Libsyn, lists Marc Storrs, Chris Carnicelli and Rob Morphy as hosts, and the website describes the show as a weekly exploration of paranormal and conspiracy topics.

The show has released 454 episodes since January 2018, with a new episode each week and a median running time of about 71 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 1,169 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: the show appears to reach roughly 20,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode, and its audience skews toward adults aged 25 to 34, which is an estimate and not published data.

No sponsors are named in the feed or website, and the show funds itself through Patreon and merchandise. A host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to outdoor, horror and entertainment brands.

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

Questions about The Cryptonaut Podcast

How much does The Cryptonaut Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is The Cryptonaut Podcast about?

The Cryptonaut Podcast is a weekly show exploring cryptids, UFOs, ghosts, the occult, conspiracies and unsolved mysteries, hosted by Marc Storrs, Chris Carnicelli and Rob Morphy.

How do I contact The Cryptonaut Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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

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