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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Hosted by Stephen Belyeu

The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories, hosted by Stephen Belyeu, covers haunted places, haunted people and paranormal investigations. The show has 93 episodes released roughly monthly, with a median length of about 93 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. One distinctive detail is its multi-part investigation series and live campfire recordings.

Why brands sponsor The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Long-running paranormal show with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 2,980 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average signal an engaged listener base.
  • Multi-part investigation arcs keep listeners returning across consecutive episodes.
  • Episodes average around 90 minutes, giving sponsors room for multiple host-read placements.
Best forregional brandshorror and entertainment releasesoutdoor and travel products
Watch forRelease cadence is roughly monthly and the feed shows no current sponsor history, so verify reach directly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science10%
Religion & Spirituality25%
Travel15%
History25%
Society & Culture25%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, investigation recap, live recording
Tone
atmospheric, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
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%: Apple Podcasts shows 2,980 ratings (band 1,000 to 5,000 implying 20,000 to 80,000), shifted down given the sub-band episode count and monthly cadence, with Spreaker hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 9 supporting a mid-to-upper estimate.
Audience asks aboutWhich haunted locations are featuredWhether the reported events are documentedHow listeners can submit their own ghost stories
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
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

A Spreaker supporter funding link is present in the feed and description, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag and titles reference murder cases such as 'The Villisca Axe Murder House'.

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: 77 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 21 days ago, a new one about every 28 days.

True ghost stories; haunted places, haunted people, and the mysteries that surround them. Follow host Stephen Belyeu and his team as they investigate paranormal events and those who are affected by them. Have a personal ghost story or haunted home or business? Share via voicemail at (512) 270-8859 or email thenightowlpodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast:…
The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories is a paranormal podcast hosted by Stephen Belyeu and his team. Episodes cover haunted places and people, multi-part investigations and live campfire recordings, with a typical running time of about 70 to 120 minutes. According to the feed and the show's Spreaker page, the show has released 93 episodes since October 2017, currently on a roughly monthly schedule.

Apple Podcasts lists 2,980 ratings with a 4.8 average, which suggests a sizeable, engaged following. Listener figures are estimates rather than published numbers: we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing American and adult. No sponsors are named in the feed, though a supporter funding link is present.

At an estimated $90 to $625 per episode, a host-read mid-roll suits brands targeting paranormal, travel and entertainment audiences. Sponsors interested in this audience should consider it for regional or seasonal campaigns.

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

Questions about The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

How much does The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand.

What is The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories about?

The show features true ghost stories, haunted locations and paranormal investigations, often told as multi-part series hosted by Stephen Belyeu.

How do I contact The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories about sponsoring an episode?

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

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