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The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Podcast · www.theparacast.com · EN
Hosted by Gene Steinberg

The Paracast, hosted by paranormal writer and researcher Gene Steinberg, covers UFOs, hauntings, cryptids and other unexplained phenomena through interviews with researchers and experiencers. The show has 1,000 episodes with near-daily feed updates and typical episodes of about 110 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Long-running paranormal show with a loyal, research-minded audience across a 1,000-episode archive

  • 1,000 episodes since 2006 give sponsors a deep, evergreen back catalogue.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 603 ratings, a sign of an engaged listener base.
  • Guest-driven interviews with researchers and experiencers hold attention across roughly 110-minute episodes.
Best forbooks and mediaoutdoor and travel gearbrand awareness for niche audiences
Watch forApple ratings average 3.2 out of 5, and audience figures are estimates.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Science35%
Society & Culture30%
Religion & Spirituality20%
Movies & TV5%
News10%
Formats
interview, panel discussion, co-hosted banter
Tone
curious, skeptical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
about 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 603 Apple ratings suggest the 2,000 to 8,000 band, adjusted for a 20-year back catalogue, a 1,000-episode count, Podcast Index popularity 9, and Spreaker hosting.
Audience asks aboutWhat evidence supports UFO sightings?What do witnesses and researchers report?Are haunted houses and ghosts real?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Attack of the RockoidsFate Magazine
Categories promoted
paranormal publications, music, podcasts
Affiliate links
Yes

The website states the show is brought to you by Attack of the Rockoids and Fate Magazine, and the feed links a Spreaker support page.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover UFOs, paranormal researchers and occult history with no explicit flags.

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: 28 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks16 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 15 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

All episodes starting in 2022 feature better audio and fewer ads! The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives. Join…
The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

The Paracast is a paranormal radio show hosted by Gene Steinberg, a long-time paranormal writer and researcher, according to the show's website and feed. The show covers UFOs, ghosts, cryptids and other unexplained phenomena through interviews with researchers, experiencers and guest cohosts. It has 1,000 episodes, with new episodes posted roughly every seven days and a median runtime of about 110 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 603 ratings with an average of 3.2 out of 5. Audience size is not published. Based on the rating count and the show's age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely to be US-based adults interested in paranormal topics. The show's website and feed name Attack of the Rockoids and Fate Magazine as sponsors.

At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, a range suited to brands selling books, media or niche outdoor products who want to reach a dedicated paranormal audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

How much does The Paracast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would typically cost about $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the show's current rate card and placement.

What is The Paracast about?

The Paracast is a paranormal radio show hosted by Gene Steinberg that covers UFOs, ghosts, cryptids and other unexplained phenomena through interviews and panel discussions.

How do I contact The Paracast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsors can also use the contact form on the show's website.

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