The First 48
The First 48 is a true crime podcast from A&E and Crime House Studios, adapted from the A&E series of the same name. Each week it revisits a landmark homicide investigation through long-form storytelling built around detective interviews and breakthroughs. It has 15 episodes released weekly, typically about 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly homicide investigations from the producers of a major A&E franchise
- Episodes run about 40 minutes and are released every Thursday, giving a steady slot for a host-read.
- The show carries the A&E and The First 48 brand, with Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.3 from 208 ratings.
- The audience skews toward true crime fans who already follow the TV franchise.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, investigative case retelling
- Tone
- serious, suspenseful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- A&ECrime House StudiosITV America
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The description credits Crime House Studios, A+E Global Media and ITV America as presenters, but no sponsor or ad mention appears in the last 20 episode titles.
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Titles such as 'Brothers Down', 'Cruel Intentions' and 'Innocents Lost' point to homicide and violent crime content, and the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/the-first-48 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6786011424 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-first-48 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Devil You Know | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| Bad Cinderella | 2026-10-08 | 40 min |
| Brothers Down | 2026-10-01 | 42 min |
| Introducing WHAT THE FACT with Connor Tomlinson and Carter Roy, a new | 2026-09-30 | 38 min |
| Chat Trap | 2026-09-24 | 40 min |
| School's Out | 2026-09-17 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
For homicide detectives, their chance of solving a murder is cut in half if they don’t get a lead within the first 48 hours. Adapted from the hit A+E true crime series The First 48, Crime House Studios brings you the podcast that drops you inside that critical window: the interrogations, the dead ends, and the breakthroughs that crack a case wide open. Each week, we revisit a landmark…
About The First 48
The First 48 is a true crime podcast presented by Crime House Studios, A+E Global Media and ITV America, adapted from the A&E television series. The feed describes each week revisiting a landmark homicide investigation, with interrogations, dead ends and breakthroughs told in long-form narrative. The feed lists 15 episodes released weekly, with a median running time of about 40 minutes, and the show is not run by named individual hosts in the feed.
The show is listed on Apple Podcasts with 208 ratings and an average of 4.3 stars, which suggests a young but established listener base. Audience figures are estimates only, and the listener profile is estimated to lean adult and US-based. No sponsors are visible in the feed, and the show is currently in its first months, so no rate history exists.
Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, which translates to about $360 to $2,000 for a host-read mid-roll ad. The show suits crime, legal and entertainment brands that want access to adult true crime listeners. Confirm the figures with the show before committing budget.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The First 48 can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The First 48
How much does The First 48 charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The First 48 about?
The First 48 is a true crime podcast adapted from the A&E series. Each week it revisits a landmark homicide investigation through detective interviews and case breakthroughs.
How do I contact The First 48 about sponsoring an episode?
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