The Imagination, hosted by Emma Katherine, covers survivor testimony on ritual abuse, cult experiences, and alleged government and intelligence programmes. It has 561 episodes, released about every two days, with typical episodes running around 1 hour 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running survivor-focused show with a loyal, highly engaged listening base
- 561 episodes since 2020 show sustained commitment and a large back catalogue.
- Apple Podcasts shows 167 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, most of them five-star.
- Weekly-plus cadence and roughly two-hour episodes give sponsors long listening exposure.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue, recurring segment
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists a Buy Me a Coffee funding link.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference ritual abuse and abuse networks, so the content deals with disturbing subject matter; profanity could not be confirmed from titles.
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 | www.standbysurvivors.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1526743863 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1255355.rss |
Benchmark score: 65 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S7E3 | GoEl - The David Hamblin Files: Inside Utah's LDS Ritual Abuse | 2026-10-16 | 2 h 33 min |
| TIP 'Movie Night' | Max Spiers - Second Project Earth Conference (2016 | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 42 min |
| S7E2 | Kate Talley - LDS Ritual Abuse Survivor Exposes Predator David | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 23 min |
| S7E1 | Anna Starfire - Operation Paperclip: The Secret History of 4,00 | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 49 min |
| TIP 'Movie Night' | Max Spiers - The Power Elite: Seen and Unseen (Bas | 2026-10-06 | 42 min |
| S6E100 | Adam Hamer - Neural Rights: The Intersection of Ritual Abuse, | 2026-10-05 | 3 h 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
A voice for the voiceless
About The Imagination
The Imagination is a long-running podcast hosted by Emma Katherine that features survivor testimony and investigative discussion of ritual abuse, cult experiences, and alleged government and intelligence programmes. The feed lists 561 episodes since August 2020, with episodes released about every two days and typical runs of roughly two hours.
The show is a serious, investigative series built around guest interviews and recurring segments. Apple Podcasts lists 167 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars, with most reviews at five stars. The show's website and its public pages were not usable for this profile, so the description relies on the feed and Apple Podcasts data.
Listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an audience skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. The show carries no visible sponsors and a Buy Me a Coffee funding link. Per-episode host-read rates are estimated at $90 to $200, suited to subscription, books and audio services, and trauma-informed support brands with careful placement.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Imagination can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Imagination
How much does The Imagination charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $90 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Final pricing depends on the placement and the agreement with the host.
What is The Imagination about?
The Imagination features survivor testimony and investigative discussion of ritual abuse, cult experiences, and alleged government and intelligence programmes. It has 561 episodes, released about every two days.
How do I contact The Imagination about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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