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The Serial Killer Podcast

Podcast · www.theserialkillerpodcast.com · NO · EN
Hosted by Thomas Rosseland Wiborg-Thune

The Serial Killer Podcast, hosted by Thomas Wiborg-Thune, explores the backgrounds, childhoods and crimes of serial killers in detailed multi-part episodes. The show has 293 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with a median length near 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Serial Killer Podcast

Long-running true crime series with a large, loyal listener base and deep archive

  • 293 episodes with a steady biweekly schedule keeps a sponsor visible over time
  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,665 ratings averaging 4.2 stars
  • Multi-part case series give a predictable audience for host-read placements
Best forStreaming and subscription servicesHome security and personal safety productsAudiobook and book publishers
Watch forGraphic violence in content makes it unsuitable for many mainstream brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime90%
Society10%
Formats
narrative, multi-part series, solo monologue
Tone
dark, detailed
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 2,665 (1,000 to 5,000 band), 293 episodes, long-running show with a claimed 17 million total downloads, PodcastOne ownership and Acast hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWho the killer was and what drove themHow the murders were committed and solvedWhich cases are covered in each multi-part series
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
PodcastOne
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Feed carries an Acast supporter link (supporter.acast.com/the-serial-killer-podcast) and the description names PodcastOne as owner; no sponsor mentions found in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles name serial killers and the description states murders are described in graphic detail; the feed is not flagged explicit.

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: 84 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

TSK is the podcast dedicated to exploring the serial killer phenomenon. Who the killers were, what they did and how. The show makes a significant effort into exploring the serial killers' background, especially their childhood and youth. It goes into detail in the killers' development, and describes the murders in graphic detail to give the listener a truthful understanding of who these killers…
The Serial Killer Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Serial Killer Podcast

The Serial Killer Podcast is a true crime show hosted and produced by Thomas Wiborg-Thune, a Norwegian presenter based in Oslo, according to the show's feed description. Each episode examines the backgrounds, childhoods and crimes of serial killers, often across multi-part series that describe the murders in detail. The show has released 293 episodes, currently on a biweekly cadence, with a median running time of about 35 minutes, as shown in the RSS feed.

Apple Podcasts lists 2,665 ratings with an average of 4.2 stars, and the show's own description claims more than 17 million downloads. Listener estimates are approximate: the show is likely to draw an English-speaking audience of about 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, skewing male and aged 25 to 44. Named sponsors were not seen in recent episode titles, and the feed points to an Acast supporter page.

Brands in true crime, streaming, personal safety and publishing may find this show suited to host-read placements at an estimated $360 to $2,000 per episode. The rate is an estimate derived from download ranges. Graphic content suits only brands comfortable with violent subject matter.

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

Questions about The Serial Killer Podcast

How much does The Serial Killer Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and is not published by the show.

What is The Serial Killer Podcast about?

The Serial Killer Podcast examines the lives, childhoods and crimes of serial killers in detailed episodes and multi-part series. Episodes are published roughly every two weeks and run about 35 minutes.

How do I contact The Serial Killer Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so sponsors can request a placement without a separate outreach process.

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