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The Dead Files

Podcast · www.discovery.com · US · EN
Hosted by Amy Allan, Steve DiSchiavi

The Dead Files, hosted by physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi, audits paranormal claims at haunted American locations. The feed carries audio from the Travel Channel series. With 213 episodes released weekly, typical length is about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Dead Files

Weekly paranormal and cold-case audience carried by a major TV network

  • Weekly episodes of about 41 minutes give a steady, predictable slot for host-read mid-roll placements.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong sign of an engaged listener base.
  • Series backed by Discovery and Travel Channel with 213 episodes in the back catalogue.
Best forStreaming and entertainment launchesHome security and nighttime productsBrand awareness campaigns
Watch forEstimated audience ranges are modeled from ratings, not measured downloads; confirm figures before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal and Supernatural70%
True Crime30%
Formats
investigation narrative, case reconstruction, tv audio adaptation
Tone
suspenseful, investigative
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
38 to 42 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 194 Apple ratings puts the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted up one band for its under-five-year age, with a high platform and network publisher, weekly cadence and a Discovery/Travel Channel backing; Podcast Index popularity is 5.
Audience asks aboutWhich locations were investigated and whether the hauntings were realWhat the medium and detective concluded in each caseHow the cold-case and homicide elements connect to the hauntings
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Discovery, Inc.Travel Channel
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the owner and publisher are listed as Discovery, Inc. and Travel Channel.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Titles such as 'The Butcher', 'Killer Smile' and 'Protect the Children' point to murder and violent crime case content, though 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

Benchmark score: 82 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Isolated2026-10-1241 min
Burning Hatred2026-10-0541 min
Shadows of Death2026-09-2840 min
Imprisoned2026-09-2141 min
Nowhere to Hide2026-09-1441 min
Chaos in the Canyon2026-09-0740 min

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

On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America. As Amy Each investigator's findings remain hidden from the other, and from the property's occupants, until the shocking results are revealed in a riveting conclusion. With direct audio from the hit Travel Channel TV show, The Dead…
The Dead Files's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Dead Files

The Dead Files is a paranormal investigation podcast in which physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi examine unexplained phenomena at haunted American locations. The show carries direct audio from the Travel Channel television series, according to the feed and the publisher listing. Episodes release weekly, with 213 episodes in the feed and a median length of about 41 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 194 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, and the show is categorized under History. Listener demographics are not published; based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a low confidence estimate. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show is published by Discovery, Inc.

The show suits brands in streaming, entertainment, home security and nighttime products. Sponsorship at the estimated audience range would run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on a host-read mid-roll rate of $18 to $25 per thousand downloads.

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

Questions about The Dead Files

How much does The Dead Files charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and volume.

What is The Dead Files about?

The Dead Files is a paranormal investigation podcast in which medium Amy Allan and retired detective Steve DiSchiavi look into haunted locations across America. It carries audio from the Travel Channel series.

How do I contact The Dead Files 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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