The Fall Line: True Crime
The Fall Line: True Crime is an investigative podcast on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing persons, with 277 episodes released weekly since 2017. Episodes run about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 60,000 per episode, putting a host-read mid-roll at roughly $360 to $1,500. It centers victims and families, with interviews from law enforcement and forensic experts.
A victim-centered true crime show with a loyal weekly audience and strong Apple ratings.
- Apple Podcasts shows 4,247 ratings averaging 4.6, a strong sign of an engaged audience.
- Weekly episodes since 2017, 277 in total, give steady placements and long-tail back-catalog listening.
- Episodes include interviews with law enforcement and forensic experts, a fit for safety, genealogy and support brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, multi-part case series
- Tone
- serious, respectful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 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
Episodes such as 'Opelika: The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell' and 'The Brutal Murder of Emil "Andrew" Martens' discuss homicides, though the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thefalllinepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1244959034 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/478869/destinations/4069896… |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Finding Becca Doe: The Butterfly Effect | 2026-10-14 | 49 min |
| After Ancestry: How TreeScope Is Changing IGG Casework | 2026-09-09 | 36 min |
| Constantine: The Murder of Lavern Chupp | 2026-09-02 | 28 min |
| Precious Child: The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell, Part 3 | 2026-08-26 | 30 min |
| Tuskegee: The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell, Part 2 | 2026-08-19 | 30 min |
| Opelika: The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell | 2026-08-12 | 36 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, and missing persons. We shine a light on what's been under-investigated, under-covered, or both — diving deep into unsolved homicides, disappearances, and unidentified John and Jane Does. Through interviews with law enforcement, forensic experts, victim advocates, and families, we investigate what…
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About The Fall Line: True Crime
The Fall Line: True Crime is an investigative podcast about cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons and unidentified remains. According to the feed, each episode is victim-centered and draws on interviews with law enforcement, forensic experts, victim advocates and families. Recent titles include multi-part series such as 'The Murder of Sylvia Lou Dowdell' and 'The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya'.
The show has published 277 episodes since June 2017, weekly, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 4,247 ratings averaging 4.6 stars. The feed and website name no individual hosts, and no sponsors appear in the last 20 episodes. Listeners are likely adults who follow true crime and forensic science.
Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, so a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,500. That buys one placement in a single episode. The show suits brands in personal safety, home security, genealogy and subscription services that want a serious, respectful setting.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Fall Line: True Crime can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Fall Line: True Crime
How much does The Fall Line: True Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates 20,000 to 60,000 downloads per episode, which suggests a host-read mid-roll of about $360 to $1,500 per episode. The show does not publish rates, so this is an estimate.
What is The Fall Line: True Crime about?
It is an investigative true crime podcast covering cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons and unidentified John and Jane Does, with interviews from law enforcement, forensic experts and families. Episodes are released weekly.
How do I contact The Fall Line: True Crime about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, so you can reach the team directly. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked without a separate outreach step.
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